Derwent Brass

Derwent Brass has proven to be a major success story in the Midland’s proud heritage of brass banding. Formed in 1992 with the aim of producing a quality brass band in Derby, Derwent Brass quickly established itself as a most popular concert attraction. With wide reaching repertoire and innovative programming this has been sustained to this day and the band is constantly in demand across the region, in the UK and occasionally venturing abroad.

The band was originally formed as a 3rd section band and under the 25 year leadership of musical director Keith Leonard quickly climbed to the Championship Section where they are now firmly established. Following Keith's retirement in 2018 the band appointed Music Director Jack Capstaff. Along the journey the band held the number one position in both 3rd and 2nd section league tables consecutively and have totaled six appearances at the National Final Championships. The band and its soloists continue to decorate the band room with silverware from nationwide contests including the Midland Regional Championships, National Finals Championships, Bolsover Festival of Brass, Leicester BBA, Wychavon, Buxton, ODBBA, NEMBBA, GBBA and more. In its time the band has performed at over 750 events and has shared the stage with over 50 artists and groups.

For more about Derwent Brass visit our website www.derwentbrass.com