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Cairan Young

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.


Brighuse

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'.


Whit Friday reflect

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

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.


King

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.


Millcent Fawcett

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

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.


pOPPIES

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.


Last Post Home

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

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

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.


Andy Moore

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.


Kyle Lawson

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.


Gaspoz

Kathleen Gaspoz leaves Brighouse & Rastrick

August 13, 2018
The National Champion seeks a new principal cornet ahead of the British Open as Kathleen Gaspoz steps down from the high profile role with immediate effect.


Sheona White

Sheona White leaves Brighouse & Rastrick

June 04, 2018
The tenor horn star leaves the National Champion as she embarks on new projects.


Brighouse & Rastr

Report & Results: 2018 Whit Friday (Saddleworth & Oldham)

May 26, 2018
National Champion, Brighouse & Rastrick makes it a hat-trick of Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday titles.


Connor Lennon

New soprano topping at Brighouse

April 12, 2018
Sop star Connor Lennon is the latest signing at National Champion Brighouse & Rastrick


tURNER

Turner enjoys first taste of latest musical menu at Brighouse

March 27, 2018
The new Vice President of Brighouse & Rastrick Band has certainly enjoyed his first taste of the musical menu on offer West Riding — with a good seat at a fair price...


Brian Turner

Turner prize for Brighouse & Rastrick

March 23, 2018
National Champion announces Vice Presidency link with celebrity chef and long time Brighouse fan Brian Turner CBE.


National trophies

2018 National Finalists confirmed

March 19, 2018
The list of bands who will challenge for National honours in the autumn is now complete following the last round of 2018 Regional contests on the weekend.


David King

National Champions look for Odyssey repeat

February 23, 2018
Brighouse & Rastrick will be opening their doors for a sneak preview of their 'Odyssey' preparations.


Brighosue

Hirst returns to National Champion

February 14, 2018
The experienced Laura Hirst has returned to Brighouse & Rastrick in time to join the cornet ranks with Kathleen Gaspoz ahead of their 'Odyssey' appearance at the Yorkshire Regional Championships under Prof David King.


Awrds

National Champion presents annual awards

January 09, 2018
Brighouse & Rastrick enjoy another celebratory occasion as they look back on a memorable 2017.


Brighosue

Brighouse keep on Christmas caroling

December 19, 2017
National Champions up early to head to the BBC for a bit of Christmas Caroling with Charles Dickens...


Brighouse & Rastrick

World Rankings — November update

November 14, 2017
Brighouse close the gap at the top following their victory in London whilst runners-up Tredegar are back in the top 5.




podcast

Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1

March 26 • Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)

March 26 • A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.


Guildhall

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

March 26 • If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...


Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26 • The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • Back row cornet vacancy. . Instrument available


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • Percussion - kit vacancy. . Pearl & mapex kits available . Own bandroom, no additional setting up between rehearsals


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • 2nd Euphonium vacancy. . Flexible rehearsals available to support band-home life balance


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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