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Grimethorpe in action

Webster's wonders

November 05, 2013
The first results show Grimethorpe inspiring a new generation to start a passion for playing a brass instrument


Grimethorpe in action

Grimethorpe's primary success

October 26, 2013
The stars of Grimethorpe Colliery Band have helped a new generation of young players achieve their first taste of musical success.


Grimethorpe in action

Grimethorpe to open up their Memory banks

October 07, 2013
If you want to find out how Grimethorpe are doing ahead of their London challenge under Dr Robert Childs then now's your chance — twice...


Bob Childs

Childs set to lead Grimethorpe at Albert Hall

October 04, 2013
Grimethorpe announce that Dr Robert Childs will replace Belgian conductor Luc Vertommen for National Finals.


Grimethorpe players relax

Grimethorpe are The One with pop connection

September 12, 2013
Grimethorpe's latest venture is a high profile collaboration with top stars Alistair Griffin and Leddra Chapman.


Grimethorpe in action

Grimethorpe open up on Arabian Nights

September 03, 2013
There will be an Arabian Night to enjoy with Grimethorpe at the local Salvation Army in Sheffield — so get along.


Grimethorpe in action

New film feature for Grimethorpe

July 18, 2013
Grimethorpe Colliery Band gains extra film exposure with classical music publishers Sinfini.


Grimethorpe in action

Grimethorpe stars in local school plays...

June 12, 2013
Roger Webster and his fellow Grimethorpe stars have been helping the future brass stars of their local primary school shine.


Grimethorpe Youth in action

Grimethorpe set to inspire once again

March 07, 2013
The third meeting of the Grimethorpe Besson Youth Band will take place this weekend.


Grimethorpe in action

Grimethorpe open up on Harmony Music

February 26, 2013
You can now get a sneak preview of what shape Grimethorpe are in ahead of Bradford this coming Friday.


Grimethorpe in action with youngsters

Plusnet connect up with Grimethorpe

January 30, 2013
The Yorkshire based phone and broaodband provider teams up with Grimethorpe Colliery Band to keep community schools programme alive.


Mark Bentham

Bentham takes resident role at Grimethorpe

January 17, 2013
Mark Bentham has been appointed the new resident conductor at Grimethorpe.


Grimethorpe in action

Grimethorpe welcome Rushworth to the ranks

January 12, 2013
Horn star William Rushworth takes the solo horn spot at Grimethorpe.


Roger Webster in action

Webster to take on different role at Grimethorpe

January 05, 2013
Roger Webster to take less formal playing role with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Money

Snobs in Whitehall penalise banding

January 05, 2013
Barnsley East Labour MP accuses Government snobbery over attitude to funding of brass bands.


Grmey in action

Grimethorpe gain media responses

January 04, 2013
Help may be on its way following Grimethorpe's plea for extra finance on the BBC.


Audience at Albert Hall

Radio 5 Live to discuss the future of banding tonight

January 03, 2013
News of Grimethorpe's possible demise has brought brass bands to the airwaves tonight on the BBC...


Kevin Crockford

Crockford returns to Grimethorpe

January 02, 2013
Sop star makes a third return to Grimethorpe after year at Brighouse.


Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Grimethorpe set for second youth outing

November 27, 2012
The second Grimethorpe Youth Band day takes place this weekend — and the numbers just keep getting bigger and bigger!


Grimethorpe in action

Grimethorpe claim Yorkshire Award

November 26, 2012
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has claimed a prestigious Yorkshire Award.


Grimey in action

Grimey leads successful delegates day

November 15, 2012
The annual Brass & Percussion workshop day in Pontefract attracted 90 students to benefit from the Grimey touch.


Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Grimey bolt the door

October 23, 2012
The full up signs are out for the forthcoming Grimethorpe led Brass & Percussion workshop day.


Michael Dodd

Dodd stands down at Grimethorpe

October 05, 2012
Michael Dodd has relinquished his position as solo euphonium at Grimethorpe Colliery Band after 14 successful years in the role.


Grimethorpe stars

Grimethorpe stars to lead Brass & Perc workshop

October 03, 2012
The star players of Grimethorpe Colliery Band are to lead the Yorkshire & Humberside Brass & Percussion workshop day.


Grimethorpe logo

Grimey baffle Oxbridge students

September 04, 2012
Some of the great young minds of British university education fail with their brass band starter for 10...




Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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