Formed in May 2002, Norfolk Fellowship Brass (NFB) quickly established itself as a friendly group of like-minded active and retired musicians of The Salvation Army as well as others with a strong affiliation to the organisation.

The aims of NFB were clear from the onset; to meet regularly to enjoy rehearsals and give concerts, encouraging friendship between each other. Thus Norfolk Fellowship Brass was formed with 'fellowship' at its core. The Salvation Army's Anglia Divisional Headquarters, based in Norwich readily agreed to the forming of NFB and were pleased to officially approve them as a 'Divisional Band' with the appointment of an Executive Officer.

The idea of forming such a group came about after discussion over some time between Robert Munn and Michael Whybrow, realising the benefits of regularly meeting together for older Salvationist musicians spread around the beautiful and rural county of Norfolk.

Robert became its first conductor with Michael as Band Manager. In 2007 David Woodrow, formerly assistant conductor of NFB swapped roles with Robert, taking over as conductor whilst Robert became assistant conductor.

Both Robert and David have a great musical background, each serving in HM Welsh Guards and Irish Guards Bands respectively as cornet players. Robert was also a one-time member of the International Staff Band playing under Lieut-Colonel Bernard Adams. Both have served as deputy bandmasters of Norwich Citadel Band whilst Robert went on to become Bandmaster for eleven years, leading them on tours of South Africa and Norway. David held the position of principal cornet for many years in NCB.

Norfolk Fellowship Brass have given concerts around Norfolk and Suffolk and have been privileged to play at the Sandringham Flower Show in the grounds of the Queen's Norfolk residence. The group is available to give concerts to benefit good causes, always with Christian aims to the fore.

Many Salvation Army centres are represented within NFB; Aylsham, Diss, Downham Market, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Norwich Citadel, Norwich Mile Cross, Snettisham and Sheringham.

Rehearsals are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at The Salvation Army hall in the mid-Norfolk market town of Aylsham.

NFB's repertoire is made up of Salvation Army and popular secular music and features several of the players as brass or vocal soloists.

NFB Releases 'The Front Line - Volume One'
The Salvation Army has a long and fine tradition of making music to the glory of God. From our earliest beginnings we borrowed tunes from the secular realm, including popular songs from the music hall. Our writers put spiritual words to these tunes and converted them for our use, capturing the public imagination. The Salvation Army was revolutionary in its approach from its earliest days.

Our Song or Hymn Book reflects those early days and helps to inspire a new generation of Salvationists. Whilst excitin new worship songs have come into our repertoire, it is important not to forget our time-honoured songs, which remind us not only of our rich heritage but also our doctrine.

The 'Front Line' project aims to provide authentic 'Army' brass band accompaniment to selected songs from The Salvation Army Song Book.

Captain Nigel Byrne is the driving force behind the project and would be pleased to hear from you if you know of a band that would like to record a CD for the series.

Whether used as a resource for meeting leaders or the enjoyment of the private listener, we pray that this recording will bless and encourage you deeply.

Our CD recording 'Let Songs Abound' was produced in 2003 and is available here on our website!