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The first class

Primary purpose boosts brass opportunities

October 22, 2024
A great new initiative called 'The Brass Brigade' has got off to a fantastic start in teh first of six primary schools in Harrogate and Wetherby.


Harrogate

Malcolm no longer in the middle

March 24, 2023
Malcolm Sexton takes a step back from the action at Harrogate aged 86.


Leigh Baker

Baker steps down from Harrogate lead

February 13, 2021
The musical partnership between Leigh Baker and Harrogate Band has come to an end.


Leigh Baker

Baker takes the helm at Harrogate

December 14, 2018
The experienced Leigh Baker will lead Harrogate Band as they look towards Championship Section return in 2019.


Ruth Mellor

Mellor helps broker launch of Women Make Music campaign

March 03, 2017
A talented 18 year old composer takes a troubling totalitarian inspiration to help launch a wonderfully inclusive campaign.


Roy Fletcher

Harrogate bring a great Christmas Gift

December 26, 2015
A former member of the Harrogate Band was given a great surprise Christmas treat this year.


David and Jen Murray

New duo boost Harrogate

November 24, 2015
A new husband and wife duo boost the ranks at Harrogate ahead of the 2016 season.


Harrogate Band

Harrogate team up to Open Doors

November 19, 2015
A fantastic charity partnership sees Harrogate Band open doors to isolated people within their community.


Harrogate

Buchan takes new role with Harrogate

May 18, 2015
Craig Buchan has been appointed the new MD of the Harrogate Band


harrogate

Buchan takes Harrogate lead

May 12, 2015
Geneva Instrument's, Managing Director, Craig Buchan has taken over the baton duties at Harrogate Band.


USA flag

Jim Shepherd takes Lone Star route to Harrogate

March 11, 2015
One of the most famous banding names will be joining Harrogate Band in Durham — and its not a Texan hold 'em bluff...


David Morton

Eikanger principal set for Area return

February 28, 2015
Eikanger Bjorsvik principal cornet, David Morton will be making a long awaited Area return to the North East with Harrogate Band.


Harrogate Bafta

Harrogate provide musical help for BAFTA Award

December 11, 2014
The Harrogate Band certainly played its part alongside the great Bernard Cribbens and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is claiming a BAFTA.


Harrogate

Geneva works wonders for Harrogate

November 25, 2014
Nine big smiles of delight as Harrogate's cornet team make a wonderful debut with Geneva...


Craig Ratcliffe

No more Ratcliffe highs at Harrogate

November 18, 2014
The successful musical partnership between the Harrogate Band and MD Craig Ratcliffe has come to an end.


hONOUR

Harrogate honour Canadian hero

November 11, 2014
The Harrogate Band has helped play its part in honouring a fallen hero of the Second World War


Harrogate

Arnold coup for Harrogate

November 08, 2014
A 50 year old military march written by Malcolm Arnold gains a new lease of life at Harrogate.


Harrogate

Harrogate carry on biking

July 12, 2014
The Harrogate Band to ensure there is a leading British input at the Tour de France — as long as they don't fall off on their musical trip across the channel.


Frank Ticheli

Harrogate make exciting professorial link

July 03, 2014
The Harrogate Band has made an exciting American musical link following festival performance.


Maypole

Harrogate's Maypole aim to find new Archer

May 29, 2014
A performance of a home town composer's most famous work will hopefully lead to the unearthing of a new Arthur Wood.


Gareth Gibbs

A Welsh French connection for Harrogate

May 27, 2014
A new Vice President will help lead Harrogate march into France later this year...


Paul Honey meets the band

Harrogate, Honey and Cribbins for Christmas

July 27, 2013
The Harrogate Band has teamed up with composer Paul Honey and actor Bernard Cribbins for a great Children's television Christmas special.


Harrogate logo

Harrogate flooded with success

April 07, 2013
The flood doors to success have literally opened for the hard working Harrogate Band.


Harrogate

Results: Hardraw Scar

September 13, 2011
Enchanted victory for Harrogate at Green Dragon contest....


Harrogate

An American Tale

February 16, 2011
The Harrogate Band has welcomed a new recruit to the ranks — all the way from Oklahoma...




Competiton

Conductors prepare to claim Final berths

June 28 • The semi-finalists at the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition will be looking to book their place in the final this evening in Halifax.


Mnozil Brass

Choir pews only for Mnozil

June 28 • If you want to see Mnozil Brass tonight in Birmingham then be prepared to sit in the choir.


Russell Gray

Gray Pops in to CBS news...

June 28 • Russell Gray recently appeared on Minnesota CBS News in the USA to give a plug for the start of the Minneapolis Pop Concert series he is leading.


Foden's Armagh

Foden's stars to lead in Armagh once again

June 28 • Players from Foden's Band will continue to help inspire players of all ages and abilities in Armagh in August.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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