Kew Wind Orchestra has been awarded a £4,700 Arts for All Lottery grant for a new piece of music which is accessible to the public.
The Richmond-based orchestra plans to commission a local composer to write an approachable tune which can be enjoyed by everyday people, but also the bands musicians.
They will tour south-west London, playing it at six charity concerts. Conductor Spencer Down said: This money will signal to the world that Kew Wind Orchestra is eager to push boundaries.
The orchestra practises every Thursday at Kings House School on Kings Road, Richmond.
The band are also celebrating winning the London heat of the British Association of Symphonic wind and brass ensembles competition.
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