Grimethorpe Colliery Band is delighted to announce the appointment of two key players to its existing and impressive ranks of world-class performers. Kathleen Gaspoz has been appointed as Principal Cornet of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band and will take up the role with immediate effect. Originating from Switzerland, Kathleen began playing the cornet at the age…
The band celebrated a thoroughly enjoyable performance of the test piece ‘Fraternity’ by Thierry Deleruyelle at the British Open Championship. For many of our newer players it was their first opportunity to wear the famous pink shirts at a contest. Under the inspirational leadership of Allan Withington we were delighted with our performance. 6th place…
Here is an interesting article by Richard Corbett who attended our Morley concert on 11th February 2017. Richard is Deputy Leader of the Labour Members of the European Parliament, part of the centre-left Socialists & Democrats group and is Vice Chair of UK European Movement and also Chair in the European Parliament of the Labour…
RNCM Brass Band Festival Conductor: Phillip McCann Soloist: Roger Webster Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester Sunday 29th January An expectant audience packed into the RNCM for the appearance of Grimethorpe under Phillip McCann. The partnership may well be in its embryonic stages but by the close nobody was left in any doubt about the…
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…