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Tag: Brass

Christmas Entertainment

Have a brassy Christmas with Oldham Band (Lees)

Aimee Belmore November 28, 2018 BrassBrass BandChristmaschristmas concertconcertmusicoldham band leesOldham Coliseumtheatre

JOIN Oldham Band (Lees) for an evening of classic Christmas songs at the Coliseum on Tuesday, December 11. The talented band is current First Section…

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Featured Lifestyle

Brighouse and Rastrick are best of the bands at Whit Friday contests

Trevor Baxter June 5, 2018 BandsBrassbrass bandsbrighouse and rastrickcontestsSaddleworthvillagesWhit Friday

THREE was the magic number for Whit Friday regulars, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band. The National champions from West Yorkshire didn’t allow the rain or…

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Entertainment

Beer mat brings American brass band to Dobcross

Ken Bennett January 25, 2018 andy blackbeer matBrassBrass BandDobcrossfountain city brass bandHelen HarrelsonKen Bennett

AMERICA’S top brass band used a cheeky beermat as a unique invite to play in concert at a picturesque Saddleworth village. The colourful beer mat…

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Youth

Aspiring brass players invited to masterclass at Dobcross

Aimee Belmore November 9, 2017 BrassBrass BandDobcrossmasterclassyouth

YOUNG musicians of the future can play alongside the best in brass at Dobcross Youth Band’s masterclass on Saturday, November 18. Aspiring brass players aged…

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Entertainment

Flags to fly high at Last Night of the Saddleworth Proms in Uppermill

Aimee Belmore October 18, 2017 Brassdavid BoyleflagsLand of Hope and Glorylast night of the promsPhil BeckwithpromsSaddleworth

WAVE your flags high and sing along as ‘Last Night of the Saddleworth Proms’ returns to Uppermill. The concert, featuring The Brighouse and Rastrick Band,…

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Entertainment

Delph Band ‘extremely proud’ of National Championships success

Aimee Belmore September 25, 2017 bandBoarshurstBrassBrass Bandcheltenhamconcertdelph bandmusicMusic of a Legacynational championship

DELIGHTED Delph Band were “extremely proud” to be ranked fourth in their section at the National Brass Band Championships in Cheltenham last month. Delph have…

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Youth

Masterclass delight for Dobcross Youth Band

Aimee Belmore August 22, 2017 Black DykeBrassBrass BandBrighouse and Rastrick Banddobcross youth bandFoden’sGrimethorpe Collierymasterclass

BUDDING MUSICIANS from Dobcross Youth Band polished up their skills with masterclasses from some of the country’s top brass players. The expert coaching with principal…

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Entertainment

Best of brass comes to Saddleworth for Whit Friday contests

Aimee Belmore June 12, 2017 band contestBrassbrass bandsbrighouse and rastrickGreenfieldSaddleworthUppermillWhit Friday

HUNDREDS OF bands from around the world descended on Saddleworth for the annual Whit Friday Brass Band contests. The villages each hosted their own contests,…

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Entertainment

Guards Brass Ensemble inspires Saddleworth School pupils

Aimee Belmore May 26, 2016 bandBrassgarrarth beckwithguards brass ensembleSaddleworth School

PUPILS AT Saddleworth School were treated to a unique musical spectacle as the talented Guards Brass Ensemble performed there during their first ever visit to…

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Lifestyle

School brass band scheme up for national award

Aimee Belmore January 30, 2016 awardsBrasslessonsmossley hollinsmusic

YOUNG MUSICIANS and teachers in Mossley and Carrbrook are celebrating after being being nominated for a national music award. The MCSP music project – a…

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Entertainment

Iconic James Shepherd Versatile Brass to hold Final Concert in Delph

Aimee Belmore November 10, 2015 BrassDelphFinal ConcertGilbert SymesJames Shepherd Versatile BrassMilgate Arts Centre

THE FINAL concert featuring ‘The James Shepherd Versatile Brass’ is to be held on Wednesday, December 16 at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph at…

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Entertainment

International Brass Fest to raise roof at Uppermill Civic Hall

Aimee Belmore May 19, 2015 BrassfestivalPhil Beckwith

A SPECTACLE of international brass band music will raise the roof at Uppermill Civic Hall on Saturday, May 30 – and there’s only a few…

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