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Newiss joins the rail network at York
July 18, 2025
The experienced Kathy Newiss joins York Railway Institute Band on flugel horn.
Death of Clive Marshall
March 22, 2025
The death has been announced of Clive Marshall, a leading player and administrator with York Railway Institute Band for over 60 years
40th anniversary celebrations for York Railway
October 30, 2024
A band with a historic link to the railway industry is celebrating its 40th anniversary in fine style.
New assistant lead for York Railway
July 10, 2024
Dr James Lolley has been appointed as the new Assistant Musical Director of York Railway Institute Band.
Baker trips the Light Fantastic with York
February 24, 2024
York Railway Institute Band recently welcomed trombone soloist Brett Baker for a concert of fantastic highlights.
Sponsorship boost aids York Railway's track to Cheltenham
April 05, 2023
York Railway Institute Band has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Rowley & Sons Funeral Directors for the coming year.
Death of Ian Bruce
December 20, 2022
The death has been announced of Ian Bruce, the highly respected tuba player, supporter and administrator of York Railway Institute Band.
On the sixth day of Christmas...
December 06, 2022
The chance to hear Mozart's 'Requiem' masterpiece for choral society, soloists and brass band...
Time to link up with Ian Bousfield
October 21, 2022
There is still time to learn from one of the world's great brass instrumentalists in York this weekend — as Ian Bousfield leads a free special workshop afternoon.
Bousfield to head to York for premiere performance
October 12, 2022
Ian Bousfield will perform in York later this month to give the world premiere of a new work by composer David Lancaster.
Percussion boost for York
September 29, 2022
York Railway Institute Band will head to Bolsover with an added bit of percussion...
Bousfield to lead free teaching workshop in York
September 08, 2022
There is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the world's great brass instrumentalists in York next month for free — as Ian Bousfield leads a special workshop afternoon.
All aboard...
September 08, 2022
A trio of new players choose their next banding destination at York Railway Institute Band.
New principal takes the lead at York
July 31, 2022
Katie Wannop returns to become the new principal cornet at York Railway Institute Band.
Death of Percy Dinsdale
January 15, 2022
The death has been announced of one of the stalwarts of York Railway Institute Band.
Gabriel horn sounds a winning note
February 28, 2018
The talented Gabriel Snowden has become the first recipient of the Trevor Bousfield Memorial Trophy following his fine performane at the recent York Railway Institute Band Section, Solo & Ensemble Contest.
York Railway Institute continues on the right tracks to future success
October 10, 2017
From being close to being shunted into oblivion, York Railway Institute Band is now looking forward to a bright future.
Walker makes long awaited Institute return
February 10, 2017
Half a century after he first took to the principal cornet chair, Graham Walker returns to York Railway Institute Band as the top man.
House of Lancaster takes over York
December 21, 2016
The experienced conductor David Lancaster takes over the lead role at York Railway Institute Band
Player boost for York Railway Institute
April 12, 2016
Two new players join the ranks of York Railway Institute Band.
Rail lines converge for Moxon
March 04, 2016
Sop star Kevin Moxon will have the choice of two different musical platforms at York Railway Institute...
York tribute to remarkable banding servant
December 09, 2015
York Railway Institute Band has paid tribute to a remarkable bandsman — Ian Bruce.
York adds to tuba strength in depth
August 06, 2015
York Railway Institute has been busy again with the summer signings as Paul Jones brings a touch of Grenadier depth to their bass team.
York welcomes new top flight quartet
August 04, 2015
York Railway Institute Band welcomes a quartet of new players ahead of its first top flight Dr Martin appearance.
New premiere set for York
April 18, 2015
York Railway Institute Band will be premièring a brand new work from their composer in residence Peter Byrom-Smith.
