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title: "Brass Bands England Foundations Programme"
url: "https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/2024-11-01-brass-bands-england-foundations-programme"
school: "Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School"
---

# Brass Bands England Foundations Programme

  ![Image of Brass Bands England Foundations Programme](https://files.schudio.com/mountcarmelhigh/images/news/PXL_20241031_144746207.MP.jpg)  1 November 2024

### Pupils from Years 7, 8 and 9 took part in a Brass Foundations project delivered by Helen Minshall who is a Youth Development Brass Specialist for Brass Bands England’s Brass Foundations programme.

**The workshop offered the chance for complete beginners to come together and learn a brass instrument.**

**There are many skills developed through playing a brass instrument, such as focus, discipline, and problem-solving.  These can positively impact academic performance, work efficiency, and other areas requiring concentration and cognitive agility.**

  [![](https://files.schudio.com/mountcarmelhigh/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/brass-foundation-oct-2024/PXL_20241031_140748254.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/mountcarmelhigh/images/gallery/brass-foundation-oct-2024/PXL_20241031_140748254.jpg)

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