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…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announce the release of our latest recording entitled “Postcards from Grimethorpe”. It features music written specially for the band and includes several world premiere recordings. When the American composer Jack Stamp was appointed International Composer-in-Association to the Grimethorpe Colliery Band in 2019, he conceived a recording project focused on…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will be taking in the sights of some of the best coastal towns in the southwest of England this summer on a special ‘Seaside Tour’. Grimethorpe will visit Paignton, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, The Isle of Wight and Herne Bay — starting on Saturday 12th August and finishing on Wednesday 16th August. “This…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announce Mark Glover as the band’s new Solo Euphonium. Mark joins Grimethorpe after a spell with the WFEL Fairey Band. He is the assistant conductor of The Staffordshire Band and works for The Entrust Staffordshire Music Service. Mark and his family returned home to the UK in 2021 after…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announce the launch of their first Annual Composition Competition, which aims to encourage composers at all stages of musical development to create new music for brass band. The band invites applications from composers of all ages, both nationally and internationally. Prizes The band offer a healthy prize fund of…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Phillips as the band’s new Resident Musical Director. The Band has conducted an exhaustive application process and Steve emerged as the outstanding candidate from the large number of applicants that the band considered for the role. “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Steve to…