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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...




Higgins

Concerto Grosso gains top 10 critical acclaim

December 22 • One of the most respected classical music critics in the UK has nominated the twin National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra performances of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso' in the Top-10 highlights of 2024.


tuba

RNCM gains support for endangered instruments and youth development

December 22 • A major boost of finding will see the RNCM able to continue to offer vital support to current and future students.


the cooperation youth band

Open invitation to enjoy coop youth rehearsal days

December 22 • There will be a warm and inclusive welcome to any youngster wanting to push their playing forward in the New Year with the help of tutors from the cooperation band.


Garry Hallas

Hallas ends Imps partnership

December 22 • The five year musical partnership between Garry Hallas and Yorkshire Imperial Band has come to an end.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Boarshurst Silver Band

December 14 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a talented BBb Bass Player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

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