The world of brass playing can be fun and entertaining, providing the skills to make music on your own, with others and in larger groups.
Brass playing in general has always been an important part of Britain’s history, with brass band heritage dating from over 150 years ago. If you're interested in brass bands, check out the links at the bottom of this article!
As well as traditional brass band music, which can be very socially rewarding, there is also the soloist's approach to brass playing. With so many pieces available, and with many new pieces being written all the time, it is a good time to be a solo brass player. Again, check out the links below for some amazing soloists.
Styles of brass playing around the world are beginning to evolve to include hip-hop and jazz based music, with artists such as the Youngblood Brass Band, Dennis Rollins and many more lighting the way for young musicians.
If you want to play an instrument that is fun, can be picked up easily, and is great for playing in groups with others, learn a brass instrument!
Brass bands:
http://www.blackdykeband.co.uk/
http://www.grimethorpeband.com/
Soloists:
http://www.tarrodi.se/cl/ (Christian Lindberg)
http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/
http://www.maynardferguson.com/
Modern brass groups:
http://www.youngbloodbrassband.com/
http://www.dirtydozenbrass.com/
Please contact me by email if you have any further questions!
