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Elland set up Area run outs

Elland Silver has set up a night of Area test pieces ahead of the action at St George's Hall.

Elland
 

Elland Silver Band is promoting a ‘Pre-Area’ contest event in February – so that players, conductors and audiences can get to hear the test pieces that will be played at St George’s in Bradford on the weekend of the 2nd/3rd March.

Time and place

The event takes place on Saturday 23rd February 7.00pm at All Saints Church, Savile Road Elland HX5 0NH

Representing the varies sections are:

Championship: Marsden Silver
First: Hebden Bridge
Second: Elland Silver
Third: Lofthouse 2000
Fourth: Wilsden

Each band will play a Hymn of their own choice and their Area set work.

The event will be mentored by Mr David Horsfield.

Admission is just £3.00 and refreshments will be available.

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