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Yorkshire duo to showcase Pageantry prep

Brighouse & Rastrick and Elland Silver will be showcasing their Pageantry preparation at open rehearsals on Wednesday.

Herbert Howells
  Herbert Howells

Brass band fans should forget staying in on Wednesday night to watch Emmerdale Farm and instead get out and enjoy a free evening at two top section challengers as they prepare for the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield on the weekend.

Brighouse & Rastrick

Brighouse & Rastrick will be hosting their open rehearsal ahead of their performance of 'Pageantry' in Huddersfield on the weekend at the Yorkshire Regional Championships.

It will take place on Wednesday 1st March at Brighouse Methodist Church, Commercial Street, Brighouse (HD61AQ) and will see the band directed by MD David Thornton.

Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start.

Elland Silver

Meanwhile, Elland Silver will be showcasing their preparations on Herbert Howells' 'Pageantry' by holding an open rehearsal on Wednesday 1st March at 7.30pm at Brooksbank School, Victoria Road, Elland (HX5 ONH)

So, if you want to find out more about the classic work and support one of the fast rising stars of Yorkshire banding, please turn up and enjoy the evening.

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