Prior to their high profile success at the recent Bolsover Festival of Brass championship, Elland Silver Band picked up another accolade at the Calderdale Community Foundation's annual 'Community Spirit Awards'.

The band was nominated in the Arts and Culture category in recognition for the development of their youth band and success at this year's European Youth Championships in Belgium.

Presentation

Several members of the youth band along with Musical Director, Samantha Harrison and Band Secretary, Kathleen Harrison attended the presentation dinner where they were short listed against many outstanding local arts charities including the new multi-million pound Piece Hall and Square Chapel.

It was like being at the Oscars. We certainly didn't expect to be chosen as winnersYoung tuba player, Zach Schofield-Lea

Oscars

Young tuba player, Zach Schofield-Lea told 4BR: "It was like being at the Oscars. We certainly didn't expect to be chosen as winners."

Meanwhile, Secretary Kathleen Harrison (above) added: "It's wonderful to receive such recognition for our work as a charity and the impact we make on young people. It's also great for all community organisations to be recognised and thanked for their hard work."