*
banner

Derwent help for African initiative

Donation from Derwent Brass helps Brass for Africa initiative.

Brass for Africa
 

At a recent recording session for a new Christmas CD, Derwent Brass took the opportunity of recording a new march, entitled, ‘M-Lisada’, written by Jim Trott, trustee and founder of Brass for Africa.

Project

Brass for Africa was founded in 2009 with the donation of 30 second-hand brass instruments to an orphanage in Uganda, where a long term music project was initiated.

To date Brass for Africa has placed over 200 instruments into orphanages in Uganda and Liberia and continues to work with local people, teachers and organisations, music programmes and humanitarian projects to offer support to extremely disadvantaged children and their communities.

Delighted

Derwent were delighted to be able help the initiative further by making a donation from the sales of their Christmas CD — something which Jim Trott was delighted by.

He told Derwent Brass: "This is a very enabling donation and I can assure you that the funds will be used to further the charities aims of enabling young people and disadvantaged communities through our music and humanitarian programmes.

Thanks you also for recording the ‘M-Lisada’ march, it sounds great!"

This is a very enabling donation and I can assure you that the funds will be used to further the charities aimsJim Trott, Brass for Africa

More information

You can catch up on Brass for Africa’s activities either via their Website or facebook page.

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Band Supplies

Band Supplies at the British Open

September 6 • Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.


4BR Review

Recap on the 4BR British Open preview

September 6 • If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it again ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.


Mead

Why not be a judge at the Open this year?

September 6 • If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.


Sterling instruments

Sterling return at British Open Championship

September 6 • A well respected instrument brand will make a welcome return at the British Open this year.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


wantage silver band

September 6 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have vacancies for a Bb BASS PLAYER and THIRD CORNET to complete their line up. Plenty of great concerts from now until Christmas with the Welsh Open, L&SC Area, British Open Grand Shield and Whit Friday in 2026.


wantage silver band

September 6 • Positions vacant: wantage silver band: Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm.


Crewe Brass

September 5 • We are looking for FLUGEL player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd