introduction
What the Web Fairy needs right now is a resounding Fanfare! You'll see why by clicking on our The Band page. Meanwhile......
We want to develop a followers list to keep people up-to-date with information on the band, so if you are interested in receiving an E-mail keeping you up-to-date with what Linfit's up to, click on the E-mail address above and just introduce yourself. Then you can feel as though you are a part of our family and you'll also get to know things about the band, like Bob's Gadget Of The Month, Alan's Tales Of Being A Lancastrian, Gordon's Bread & Butter Combination Of The Month and Have You Met Mr Gledhill's Wife. All good fun!
Have a listen to us at the recent Area Contest:-
Now for the formal introduction.
Linthwaite Brass Band or Linfit Band as it is affectionately known, if you are local, is located in the heart of Linthwaite, near to the large former textile town known as Huddersfield, or in youngster speak, Da' Hudd, in West Yorkshire. Da' Hudd is in the centre of all those places that you think you never want to see, like Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, Sheffield. But don't let those places put you off trying to find us!
Our band is steeped in history and currently, we are in a comfortable position in the 4th Section of the British Brass Band Association league tables, and we are a coiled spring ready to bounce into the league above. Along the way, if we can maintain our policy of promoting the talents of young (and older) players, then success will come to all as shown in our history of contest achievements and the numerous players who have moved on to top flight bands or become professional musicians. If we could just entice them back to support the band again....
Linfit Band has always been a self-supporting village band without any funding from sponsorship or the constraints of "club" facilities and prides itself on being able to make its way each year, although there are times when it would be nice to have the extra pairs of hands that these aspects can bring! If you can lend a hand, have no fear, bite the bullet and give the very nice man on our Contact page a call.
Future Engagements
Our next engagements are at
Diggle Hotel
on Sunday, 7th August 2011 starting TBAMarton Cum Grafton
on 24th September 2011 Starting TBAPogson Bray Contest
on 23rd October 2011 Starting tbaVacancies
We are currently looking to fill a few much needed chairs in our band. These are :-- Principal Cornet
- Cornets (Positions negotiable)
- Solo Baritone
- Solo Trombone
- Tuned Percussion
We're looking for enthusiasm and commitment, and if you see yourself becoming part of our dedicated team, then please see the Contact page and use the telephone number provided to introduce yourself!
IMAGES
Have a look at our Photo page by clicking the appropriate tag at the top of this page. Meanwhile, here's the promised new photograph that was taken before the Area contest in 2010.
