Hello and welcome to Sounds of…  a podcast created by Drum and Brass, with the support of Arts Council England. 

In this episode we hear Julie Hoggarth, one of the directors of Drum and Brass talking about the development of a music project called Brass Inc - which she describes as an alternative style of orchestra.  It is an inclusive music project which Julie runs at the Blue Jam Arts Centre in Penrith, Cumbria.

Julie is joined by Ben who she first met in a project run by 4Eden where he volunteered as a peer mentor supporting people with autism.  Ben is developing his employability skills as a volunteer helper in these organisations.

Julie also tells us about two music events happening in the coming weeks.