Brass Band
Rehearsals take place every Tuesday between 05:00 pm – 07:15 pm in the School of Music Rehearsal Hall (term time only).
For any queries, reach out to us at luumsbb@gmail.com.
About Brass Band
Brass band is an open ensemble welcoming brass and percussion musicians of any and all levels of experience. Whether you’re well versed in the ways of the brass band world or just want to give it a go there is a seat for everyone.
The band takes part in a range of events throughout the year, you are unlikely to get bored. Alongside the LUUMS concerts we perform in two big events, TriUni and Unibrass, with many university brass bands from round the country. We carol in the Christmas season to raise funds and host regular social events, including the annual Pancake Day social. Rehearsals are always followed by a drink or a few, of your choice, in Old bar.
Instruments
Brass band welcomes musicians of all levels on all the traditional brass band instruments with some additions: Cornet, Trumpet, Soprano Cornet, Flugel, Tenor horn, Baritone, Euphonium, Trombone (bass and tenor), Eb Bass, Bb bass, tuned and untuned percussion. If you don’t own your own instrument but would like to join drop us a message and we will do our best to help you out.
TriUni
TriUni is a long running collaboration between Leeds, Warwick, and Durham with a rich history of amazing concerts and socials. This year Durham are hosting, it’s going to be great!
UniBrass
UniBrass is a competition between the university brass bands from around the country. It’s a competitive event that brings the band together and is always good fun. This year the Unibrass weekend is in Oxford.
Meet the Brass Band team
Conductor
Chiron Leather
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Chiron Leather is currently studying for a BMus in Music at the University of Leeds. Originally from Hampshire, he grew up playing in the Hampshire County Youth Bands, where he first found his enjoyment in brass banding and making music.
At LUUMS, Chiron has been heavily involved in the Brass Band, including previously serving as its conductor. It has been a defining part of his time in Leeds, an engaged group where rehearsals, concerts, and socials go hand in hand. Unibrass is always a highlight, not just for the music but for the atmosphere and sense of occasion it brings each year.
Having just returned from a year studying in Canada, he is looking forward to bringing fresh energy into the band, welcoming new faces, building on an already strong community, and putting together an exciting Unibrass set.
Managers
Abigail Laslett
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Abigail is brass player from York going into her second year studying music psychology. So far she has been part of many LUUMS ensembles including brass band, symphony orchestra and symphonic wind orchestra (SWO).
Her first year highlights include UniBrass, where the brass band travelled to Newport and came second in their section, as-well as LUUMS tour to Edinburgh!
Her favourite ensemble has to be brass band because of how welcoming and fun it is to be a part of, hence her manager role this year. Abigail is excited to keep brass band inclusive and a close, friendly ensemble!
Abigail’s main hobby is learning as many instruments as she can get hold of just for the fun, but aside from music she enjoys tennis, baking and going out with friends.
Thomas Rhodes
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Thomas is a BA Honours Classical Music student from Nottingham. He has been in LUUMS Brass Band and Symphony Orchestra. He plays bass trombone and studies classical music.
When not playing music, you can find Thomas gaming or reading about history. He is excited to add enthusiasm to brass band!
