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
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
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