Grimethorpe were incredibly close to taking a record breaking 17th Brass In Concert title at the 2015 BIC Championships at The Sage Gateshead but were thwarted by an unfortunate placing from just one of the five adjudicators, the other four of whom had placed the band variously first and second… Grimethorpe were pleased however to…
Young RNCM student Christian Dullea joins Michael Dodd on the euphonium bench at Grimethorpe in a series of new signings at the band. Originally hailing from South Wales, Christian is a product of the Greater Gwent schools system, and was formerly solo euphonium at the Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh and Rothwell Temperance before…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band have been proclaimed the 2015 British Open Champions! The band were awarded the most prestigious prize in banding, the coveted British Open shield, following their performance of Stephen Roberts’ “Reflections On Swan Lake” at Symphony Hall, Birmingham. The performance was a firm favourite with the near capacity crowd present in the hall…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are pleased to announce the return of Professor Roger Webster on Principal Cornet with immediate effect. Roger will be leading the Band in their challenge for the British Open title on Reflections of Swan Lake by Stephen Roberts. Commenting on the appointment Bob Childs said, “In my opinion Roger is still the…
From August 3 to 17 Grimethorpe undertook a two week tour of Australia! The band undertook a 10 date tour with performances throughout the nation. Speaking about the tour, Grimethorpe Colliery Principal Conductor and Director of Music Dr Robert Childs said, “I played euphonium on Grimethorpe’s first tour way back in 1980; returning to Australia…
Grimethorpe recently enjoyed an incredibly successful day at the Yorkshire Regional Championships, once again qualifying to participate in the Finals of the National Championships of Great Britain at London’s Royal Albert Hall in October. Under the baton of Principal Conductor & Musical Director Dr Robert Childs, Grimethorpe delivered a tremendous performance of the set-test, Peter…
Grimethorpe Colliery were delighted to once again team up with legendary conductor / composer Elgar Howarth for the 2015 Royal Northern College of Music Festival of Brass. Under the baton of Mr Howarth and GCB Principal Conductor and Director of Music Dr. Robert Childs, Grimethorpe performed a symphonic themed programme of music which included: Vinter:…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are the newly crowned Brass In Concert Champions! For a record breaking 16th time, Grimethorpe once again took top honours at the premier annual entertainment championships, fending off rivals from across the UK and beyond, under the direction of Dr Robert Childs. Their First World War centenary themed programme “Lest We Forget”…