York RI Development Band

Are you interested in playing a brass instrument? Have you played before and are looking to start again? Or perhaps you've moved to York and want to try something different?

York RI Golden Rail Band has its own Development Band!

So why not come along and try out an instrument, ranging from cornet, to trombone and tuba.

This group doesn't just aim at youth either. Parents, grandparents, students, people of all ages, talents and backgrounds are welcome to take part in the band. 

And if you have played before, and want to get back in to the swing of things - that's fine too. Come along and get going again. 

In time we encourage progression to our sister band, the York RI Golden Rail Band, to continue your musical journey.

Some free tuition is available (for a limited period) and the band will give you free loan of an instrument to learn on. 

The lessons and rehearsals are led by peripatetic brass tutor, Kyle Sherwin.

If you're interested in becoming part of the Development Band and would like to know more about it, email Pauline Johnson at paulinejohnson.home@btinternet.com

Please note that the York RI bands are subscription based, so an annual subscription fee is payable once you commit to joining.

Absolute beginner sessions

For the musician who has never played before, the York RI Development Band will shortly be launching an absolute beginners session starting on Wednesday evenings (times tbc), that will cover all the basics of playing a brass instrument in a very relaxed and friendly environment. Places are limited; please email Pauline Johnson (as above) to register your interest.