News / Brighouse & Rastrick
Page 1 of 8
Brighouse massed band concert with Black Dyke cancelled
March 21, 2020
One of the most eagerly awaited concerts has fallen victim of the Coronavirus pandemic — but will be on in 2021.
Brighouse look to add more tales of Yorkshire triumph
March 03, 2020
The defending Yorkshire champion will be showcasing their Area preparations under Prof David King.
Ewen heads to Brighouse to take baritone role
February 07, 2020
The talented Royal Birmingham Conservatoire student becomes the new solo baritone player at Brighouse & rastrick.
Brighouse welcome back Newton
January 15, 2020
Ellena Newton returns to Brighouse & Rastrick in the new role of solo trombone.
Death of Peter Teal
January 14, 2020
The death has been announced of the former Brighouse & Rastrick corent and flugel player Peter Teal.
Yorkshire rivals to join forces for 75th anniversary
October 29, 2019
There will be a rare chance to hear the combined forces of Brighouse & Rastrick and Black Dyke on stage together next year as part of the West Riding band's 75th annual concert celebrations.
Hirst to take 50 year repeat bow
October 22, 2019
David Hirst will return to the stage of a concert that he first graced as a player half a century ago...
Brighouse to mark their Titan Progress
October 09, 2019
The Yorkshire Champion will be showing their Titan's Progress this evening on their home patch.
King pays a visit to a Brighouse Titan...
September 24, 2019
Prof David King recently headed to Merseyside to meet up with Brighouse & Rastrick Titan, the great James Scott.
Brighouse open their Dynasty challange
September 02, 2019
Prof David King and Brighouse & Rastrick will be showcasing their Dynasty preparations this week at an open rehearsal,
Brighouse make American link to enhance professorial musical partnership
July 23, 2019
The Yorkshire Champion makes a trans-Atlantic musical link as Lee Harrelson of Fountain City Brass becomes their new Visiting International Professor to work alongside David King.
Talented duo join Brighouse ranks
July 17, 2019
Mike Cavanagh and Charlotte Horsfield join Yorkshire Champion ahead of major championship challenges.
Young takes decision to step away from Brighouse
July 04, 2019
After a decade with the West Riding band, solo baritone player Ciaran Young has decided to step down from the role.
Brighouse announce open rehearsal ahead of Band of the Year
June 18, 2019
The Yorkshire champion has announced that it will be holding an open rehearsal ahead of its BrassPass 'Band of the Year'.
Report & Results: 2019 Whit Friday (Saddleworth & Oldham)
June 15, 2019
The Yorkshire Champion, Brighouse & Rastrick led by Dr David Thornton make it a quartet of Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday titles boosted by over £8,000 in prize money.
Westacott returns to take sop chair at Brighouse
May 10, 2019
The experienced Robert Westacott returns to Brighouse & Rastrick to take on the soprano cornet challenge once again.
Brighouse to showcase European challenge
April 16, 2019
The English representatives Brighouse & Rastrick will open their doors to showcase their European challenge under Prof David King before they head to Montreux.
Hirst to help keep musical focus on female achievements
March 12, 2019
Brighouse & Rastrick star Laura Hirst is to help Femmes Fortissimo keep a musical focus on women's achievements.
Brighouse to showcase Seascapes before Huddersfield challenge
February 27, 2019
Dr David Thornton and Brighouse & Rastrick will provide listeners with the chance to hear their 'Seascapes' preparation ahead of the Area contest.
Combined forces set for Cheltenham Remembrance
October 18, 2018
Brighouse & Rastrick and Flowers Bands will join together to commemorate the ending of the First World War at a special concert in Cheltenham next month.
Brighouse to sound Last Post Home
October 15, 2018
Brighouse & Rastrick has linked up with Honley Male Voice Choir to help commemorate the end of the First World War
Brighouse to showcase National Handel
September 27, 2018
The defending National Champion Brighouse & Rastrick will be showcasing their final preparation on 'Handel in the Band' before their title defence at the Royal Albert Hall.
Robertson takes euph lead at National Champion
September 17, 2018
Prof David King secures the 'outstanding' signature of Scotsman Chris Robertson as the West Riding band's new principal euphonium.
National champion ask for Moore for Open challenge
August 30, 2018
Andy Moore takes solo horn seat at Brighouse & Rastrick as National Champion prepares to showcase their British Open preparation ahead of Symphony Hall.
Lawson returns to principal seat at Brighouse
August 14, 2018
National Champion acts swiftly as New Zealand cornet star Kyle Lawson returns to the principal cornet seat at Brighouse & Rastrick.
