A marching band said it would use a £59,000 grant it received from a nuclear power station to buy brass instruments, equipment and new uniforms. The Band of The Royal British Legion in Leiston, ...

Tradition and familiarity is at the heart of British brass bands, but should it be? Military marching bands have long accompanied state celebrations; Queen Elizabeth II had 24 such bands playing at ...

Brass instruments have been around in one form or another for thousands of years. They've played a part in historical military campaigns, religious ceremonies, and—of course—the development of music ...

“We hope they leave inspired and wanting to explore music further,” he said. “For us, it’s a great reminder of where we came from.” ...

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