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Youth Training Band

Our Youth Training Band is led by José Smales and Richard Broome, supported by Steven James, Pip Youds and Caroline Rawlings from the main band, and parents Steve and Kate.

The group meets at the following times:

Wednesday evening, 5:45 – 6:15 pm – New Starters

Wednesday evening, 6:15 – 7:30 pm – Full Band

We are always looking for new players, and whilst we are named the Youth Training Band, we welcome players of any age, whether that is someone wanting to start anew or someone wanting to start playing again after a break.

Please contact Richard on 0797 223 6774 or José on 0796 365 8302 if you want to discuss anything about the training band.

Richard Broome

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Name: Richard Broome

Occupation: Retired

Position: Band Co-Lead / Conductor

History: I started playing the trumpet at age 8 and played in a number of music groups, mainly at school. I went on to study music at university (Aberystwyth) and completed my degree in 1987. Afterwards, I played in ‘pit’ orchestras for local amateur dramatic productions, but then had a break from playing for around 25 years. I started playing again at age 50, joined Grange Moor Brass Band not long afterwards, and soon started helping out with the training band. I assumed lead/conductor responsibilities in 2025, following the previous conductor, Val Hope, who stepped down after successfully leading the band for many years.

Name: José Smales

Occupation: Retired

Position: Band Co-Lead / Conductor

History: I was previously a Primary School music teacher with many years of teaching children to play brass instruments. I have played various instruments, both brass and woodwind. I currently play Bb Cornet in both the main Grange Moor Brass Band and in other local bands. I have been with Grange Moor since 2013 and am currently the Chairperson of the main band. I have led the training band with Richard since 2025.

José Smales

Jose Smales

Solo Cornet: Daisy

Solo Cornet: Emma

2nd Cornet: Erin

3rd Cornet: George

Tenor Horn: Owen

Baritone: Mia

Euphonium: Zachary

Euphonium: Leah

Trombone: Russ

Eb Bass: Martin

Eb Bass: Richy

Getting in touch

If you would like to hire the band for an event, are interested in playing with us, or simply require more information about Grange Moor Brass Band, please feel free to get in touch!

Band Secretary & Vacancy Manager

Richard Broome
Phone: 0797 223 6774
Email: webmaster@grangemoorbrassband.co.uk

Webmaster & Social Media: Thomas Pitts (contact through Richard above)

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