Guidance

In this resource for brass music teachers, award-winning brass educator (and BBE’s own Youth Development Brass Specialist), Helen Minshall, shares advice for those educators preparing for a new academic year of brass tuition and music-making.

Learn more about youth participation, what it means, and how to decide if your organisation is ready to embrace it.

This resource is about the basics of Youth Voice and covers some of the definitions and practices you may need to know to have an understanding of Youth Voice and participation.

Top tips to support neurodivergent band members.

Brass Band Week is an annual event launched by Brass Bands England to raise awareness of our nation’s brass bands and everything they have to offer. Any events featuring brass bands or brass playing can take part by submitting their details to be part of the UK-wide festival. 

Ensuring proper financial accounts are kept and giving sound financial advice to the board, plus other important roles of the Treasurer.

A guide to bookkeeping using a computerised accounting system - for volunteers, staff and directors/trustees of brass bands.

A guide to understanding and managing financial procedures in a brass band

In this guide, we’re going to have a look at the ins and outs of fundraising for other charities or good causes whilst navigating your legal obligations as a registered charity.

Andrew Baker's research into brass band repertoire formed the basis for the 'Programming contemporary music' discussion at this year's Brass Band Conference.