BIG LIONS BOOST FOR THE BRASS BRIGADE

guybrook5
Mar 15
2 min read

When we were approached to help The Brass Brigade to help children with a musical instrument, we couldn't say no.

Picture credit "The Brass Brigade"

The Brass Brigade had this to say and always wonderful to receive such a thankyou.

The Brass Brigade is delighted to publicise the tremendous support of Wetherby and District Lions, by way of a £1700 donation to fund the purchase of 10 new instruments for our new brass starters. Having started in September, the Brass Brigade is a multi-partner project that sees whole class Year 4 and 5 students have the opportunity to learn a brass instrument in school, with lessons delivered by lead partner St. John Fisher Catholic High School and their Director of Music Craig Ratcliffe.

Students then have the opportunity to join a Brass Brigade group in either Wetherby or Harrogate, supported by partner bands, Wetherby Silver Band and Harrogate Band and their experienced members. Speaking about the donation, Craig commented “This donation will allow us to buy 10 more instruments that we can give to our young players, ensuring barrier free access to brass playing”.

Following on from the first Brass Brigade Easter school where Harrogate and Wetherby members will meet and play together for the first time, the Brass Brigade groups are looking forward to performing as part of Wetherby Silver Band’s bandstand concert in Wetherby on Sunday 22nd June. Speaking again of the donation Craig said, “We are ever grateful for the support of local organisations and charities and this donation from the Wetherby Lions will be greatly appreciated by the many young people who will get their own brand new instrument”.