Grimethorpe Colliery Band are thrilled to announce the signing of four highly seasoned musicians. Chris Gomersall, Mark Frost and Andy Holmes return to the band on solo trombone, bass trombone and solo cornet respectively, while Paul Argyle on soprano cornet makes his debut with the band. The band’s musical director, Ben Dixon said, “We are…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are excited to announce that Ed Culpin has been appointed as the band’s Solo Baritone player. Ed began playing at the Leicestershire Co-op Band, before moving onto Derwent Brass and more recently Carlton Main Frickley, where he performed at both the National Finals and British Open. Throughout this time he has also…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Elgar Howarth, one of the most significant musical figures in its history. Born in 1935 and educated in the 1950s at the University of Manchester and Royal Manchester College of Music, he went on to have a hugely successful and influential career in…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are thrilled to announce that Gareth Owen has been appointed as the band’s Flugel Horn player. Gareth, a former student of the University of Huddersfield under Jim Shepherd and Phillip McCann, has an impressive track record with the band, having previously held the repiano cornet cornet seat from 2000 to 2004, and…
Over 50 young brass and percussion players travelled from near and far to take part in Grimethorpe Youth Band’s Autumn Workshop on Saturday 28th September. Players enjoyed working on new music as well as several classics including Malcolm Arnold’s “Little Suite for Brass” and a special performance of “La Belle Americaine” by guest soloist Mark…
Grimethorpe are proud to have placed 4th at the British Open Brass Band Championships 2024 amongst a field of 18 fantastic performances of ‘The Lost Circle’ by Jan Van Der Roost. A huge thanks to our Professional Conductor Michael Bach for an inspirational week, and to Thomas Wyss for his excellent work in preparing the…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Dixon as its new Resident Musical Director. A former player of the band, Ben brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the band’s commitment to innovation and excellence in brass band music. “We are very excited to be able to announce Ben…
On Saturday 23rd March, the Grimethorpe North of England Youth Band had the incredible opportunity to work with international trumpet star Rex Richardson in Grimethorpe’s band room for a masterclass workshop. Working on pieces from Dan Price, Peter Graham and Allen Vizzutti, the young players were inspired by Rex’s playing and advice, helping them to…
Grimethorpe Education Initiative present and perform their exciting new project with Grimethorpe Youth Band, ‘A Grimethorpe Adventure’. Funded by Arts Council England, this play-along scheme invites young beginner players to learn a brass instrument alongside experienced band members whilst going on a musical quest. Each part builds gradually in range and complexity, with an emphasis…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Bach as the band’s new Professional Musical Director. Michael has taken the band for the last three contests and everyone is really excited to be working with him on a long-term basis. Michael will visit the band four times a year which will include…