June and July have been a relatively quiet time for the band as far as performances go. However, we did play at the National Coal Mining Museum’s Annual Miner’s Gala on 29th June. The main band performed two slots and the training band played a final section. Owen Wedgwood, a long time supporter of the band, […]
The band performed at the 2015 Middlestown and Overton Gala yesterday, playing for two half hour segments. The band played a selection of music including A Swinging Safari, Meditation and Men Of Harlech. As well as this, a short video was made by our cornet player Karen’s sister during an arrangement of ABBA’s Thank […]
Yesterday evening, the band performed at Kirkheaton’s United Church. The concert included solos by Pete Rhodes on cornet, playing Let Me Try Again, and Aaron Gillibrand on horn, playing Silver Threads Among The Gold. Other musical highlights included an arrangement of the Elvis classic An American Trilogy, Handel’s Largo and For The Love Of A […]
Last night we performed alongside Gledholt Male Voice Choir at St. John’s Church, Kirkheaton. This is the second time we have both appeared at the same venue, and it marks the first time that the two ensembles have joined together to entertain! Among the pieces played by the band were arrangements of Shostakovich’s Second Waltz, Deep […]
In a very busy month for the band, we have lots to update you all on. December began with the news of our percussionist Raymond Berry’s ill health. He was taken ill one evening at the band room and continues to be unwell. We all wish him our very best and a speedy recovery. Our […]
Last night the band performed a concert at Mirfield’s Trinity Methodist Church. The church, which has been newly refurbished since our last visit, was looking magnificent and is a delight to perform in. The concert featured a range of music but, being Remembrance Weekend and to commemorate 100 years since the start of the First […]
Grange Moor Brass Band will be performing a range of music from the Great War onwards at Mirfield’s Trinity Methodist Church (see map below). Entry costs £7. You can also let us know you are planning to be there using our Facebook event!
June has been a busy month for the band so far, five concerts overall – all of which were well received by our audiences. We began the month in Horbury where we played for The Rotary Club of Horbury and Ossett Phoenix and followed up these successes with three consecutive nights supporting Help for Heroes alongside the Great […]
