Over 280 Young Brass Players Unite at Portsmouth Guildhall
Portsmouth Music Hub proudly hosted its spectacular Top Brass concert at Portsmouth Guildhall, with more than 280 young brass instrumentalists coming together for a vibrant day of music-making.
The young musicians were joined by the energetic and internationally acclaimed Bollywood Brass Band, alongside Portsmouth Music Hub’s very own brass scratch band, made up of talented local brass players from the Band and Bugles of The Rifles, Portsmouth Citadel Salvation Army Band, Portsmouth City Brass, Ark Charter School, and staff from Portsmouth Music Hub.
Thanks to generous funding from the Hornpipe Grants Scheme, this year long project has brought brass instruments into schools across the city, enabling students to learn and develop their skills throughout the year.
The day culminated in a high-energy interactive concert, where students performed side by side with professional musicians in a celebration of brass music. Families were invited to enjoy the final concert, which concluded with a performance of the event’s very own anthem, “Brass! You Can Do It!”
“Top Brass has been an incredible journey for these young musicians. Thanks to the Hornpipe Grants Scheme, hundreds of children have had the chance to pick up a brass instrument, build confidence and experience the joy of performing live on a professional stage.” - Sue Beckett, CEO of Portsmouth Music Hub
Portsmouth Music Hub remains committed to creating inspiring musical opportunities for children and young people across the city.
Has your child been learning a brass instrument and wants to keep playing with others? Follow the link below to find out how they can get involved!