Barnardo’s Brass Appeal
May 27, 2009
Barnardo’s Brass is a unique fund-raising initiative that aims to unite the musical heritage of one of the UK’s largest children’s’ charities with brass bands throughout Britain. BFBB is supporting the Barnardo’s Brass Appeal which officially launched on 1st January 2009
Dr. Thomas Barnardo was a true visionary in his acknowledgement of the benefits that music training and music making could bring to the young and deprived children in his homes. Today it is generally accepted as a means of developing the potential of all children whatever their background.
Historic archives show that Barnardo’s Homes originally located in East London had several marching bands, which played for the local community and on special occasions. The more talented musicians were chosen and formed into smaller ensembles called “Musical Boys”. They travelled throughout the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries raising much needed funds.
How can you help?
By visiting the Barnardo’s Brass Appeal website
By organising a fund-raising concert in aid of the Barnardo’s Brass Appeal
By attending a fund-raising concert in aid of the Barnardo’s Brass Appeal
The organisers of the Barnardo’s Brass Appeal will be happy to help with the development of your event ideas and can support you in a number of ways. Previous Barnardo’s Brass Appeal concerts have helped to develop new partnerships between a number of organisations who see the value of the project.
