The City of Cambridge Brass Band Youth Academy was formed in only October 2016 giving the opportunity for advanced young brass and percussion players in the area to develop musically within a traditional brass band setting.

The City of Cambridge Brass Band Training Band was formed in the following May providing the opportunity for less experienced players also to develop. 

Despite the continued success of both groups both in terms of numbers and popularity, we still have no tenor hornists! We hope that by purchasing a set of tenor horns for youngsters to use, and by waiving members' subs for these player, we will be able to develop the middle of our bands giving us a more balanced band with fewer missing parts.

The Music Cellar in Preston recognises the importance of youth music and youth brass bands and has very kindly offered three Elkhart tenor horns with Wick mouthpieces at an incredible price. Please help us to be able to take up this offer...any donation no matter how small will be gratefully received. 

For further information on both bands, please visit our website, www.cambridgeband.co.uk/youth-academy.

Thanking you in anticipation.