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Welcome to Established 1868 |
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Entertaining since 1868! A lively band with a long history
The Friendly Band is a brass band based in Sowerby Bridge, near Halifax. The band has a long history, dating back to 1868, and continues to take a play a very active role in the brass band world, taking part in many contests, a wide range of other public engagements and a variety of private functions such as weddings and birthday parties. We rehearse every Tuesday and Friday (8pm to 10pm) at our band room:
Click here for a map. Public concerts and private functions The band has no sponsorship and depends entirely on the income it raises by performing. We have a full programme of concerts across West Yorkshire in the coming year. Why not come along and listen to us? Alternatively, we are also available to perform at private functions, such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. If you would like to find out more, please contact our Secretary Paul Fielden on (01422) 883587, or come along to the band room on a practice night. News about the band For all the latest news about the band read Friendly Notes, our quarterly newsletter. Slow Melody and Quartet Contest Every year the band runs a slow melody and quartet contest. This year's contest will be held on Sunday 13th May 2012 starting at 10am in the band room. Further details and application forms are available for download here (right click on the link and "Save Target As ..." to download): New players are always welcome If you play a brass instrument and would like to join us please contact our Secretary Paul Fielden on (01422) 883587, phone the Band Room during practice nights or call our Musical Director Carol Caton on: 07774 741449. Everyone is welcome!
Carol Caton, Musical Director |
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