Our Story

Roche Brass was formed on 13 July 2012 by a group of experienced brass musicians with a shared ambition — to build a successful brass band at the heart of the Cornish community.

Based in the village of Roche, geographically central to Cornwall, the band was established with two clear aims: to perform music to a high standard and to encourage the next generation of musicians to become involved in brass banding.

From those beginnings, Roche Brass has continued to grow, develop and establish itself within the Cornish and wider brass band community.

Music, Competition and Community

At Roche Brass, we believe that a brass band should be about more than what happens on the contest stage.

We enjoy performing concerts, supporting community events and representing Roche and Cornwall wherever we play. At the same time, we have a strong competitive spirit and are proud to challenge ourselves through brass band contests.

That combination of community, musicianship and ambition is central to who we are.

We want our audiences to enjoy listening to us, our players to enjoy making music together, and the band to continually improve.

Proud of Our Achievements

Since our formation, Roche Brass has developed from its original group of players into an established and ambitious band.

We are particularly proud of our recent success, including:

West of England 1st Section Regional Champions — 2025

South West Brass Band Association Highest Placed 1st Section Band — 2025

Cornwall Brass Band Association Best 1st Section Band — 2026

These achievements reflect the commitment of our players, Musical Director and everyone who supports the band.

But our success isn't measured solely by trophies.

Developing the Next Generation

One of the founding ambitions of Roche Brass was to encourage young people to discover brass banding.

That ambition remains just as important today.

Our School of Music provides opportunities for new and developing musicians to learn brass instruments and percussion, receive tuition and discover the enjoyment of playing music with others.

As players develop, we hope to provide a pathway into the wider Roche Brass organisation and, when they are ready, the opportunity to become part of the band.

The players of tomorrow are an important part of Roche Brass today.

Roche Brass Today

Today, Roche Brass brings together musicians with a wide range of experience and abilities, united by a passion for brass banding.

We continue to perform, compete, develop new players and support our local community.

And while we are proud of our history, we are perhaps even more excited about what comes next.