Carnatic-Bollywood Progression Project Funding

The Bollywood Brass Band has been awarded a project grant from Arts Council England National Lottery Funding which will enable them to develop the work of the Bollywood Brass Academy.

The ‘Carnatic-Bollywood Progression Project’ will extend BBB’s collaboration with Carnatic violinist and educator Jyotsna Srikanth and will see the band working in partnership with music education hubs to support instrumental progression and continuation.

The Progression Project will run until summer 2021 and includes supporting the foundation of new secondary school fusion ensembles in Gravesham, Kent, a large scale composition/ performance project with Years 5/6 in Ladywood, Birmingham and workshops and performances with WCET children and teachers in nine schools from hubs across West & South Yorkshire.

Newly created resources will provide fun WCET repertoire with backing tracks, and music for intermediate ensembles and will be available as free downloads on the BBA website, adding to the Academy’s existing arrangements and backing tracks.

Projects in each region will culminate in a high-profile public performance with the young people playing alongside BBB and Jyotsna Srikanth, flagging up hub progression routes and giving young musicians the chance to play with professional musicians.

To find out more about this exciting project, visit: www.bollywoodbrassacademy.co.uk