Over 50 young musicians came to the Grimethorpe Youth Band Spring Workshop yesterday at Barnsley Civic. An inspiring day filled with music and fun for young players of all levels of experience, getting the chance to play alongside members of Grimethorpe Colliery Band and finishing with a short concert for parents. The players tackled some…
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…
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…
A Christmas spectacular involving the Grimethorpe Band, the Grimethorpe Youth Band and Outwood Academy Brass ended a brilliant day for almost 70 children at the Outwood Academy on Sunday 8th December. Led by Helen Varley, the ‘fledglings’, made up of pre-grade children had its largest ever contingent of 21 children, including 5 percussion, and to…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band have long been very proud to be associated with the Birkwood Primary School, and the results of that partnership were featured on the BBC prime-time “One Show”. It highlighted the work done by the band in helping develop the next generation of Grimethorpe players and the amazing results that have been achieved…
The band are delighted to announce that respected educator, composer and conductor Paul Lovatt-Cooper is joining the organisation as Musical Director of the Grimethorpe Youth Band. A recognisable figure worldwide in the brass band world, Paul has worked with Youth Bands all over the UK and further afield and will take control of the bands…
Exciting news: Annie Crookstone will be directing our next workshop! Register to join us on Saturday 11th November, 10-4pm at The Civic, Barnsley. Repertoire is to include works by Malcolm Arnold, Dan price, Simon Dobson and Andrew Duncan.