introduction
Welcome to Linthwaite Brass Band. We are a 4th Section Brass Band located in the Colne Valley, near Huddersfield. The policy of our band is to promote the talents of young (and older) players and the success of this policy is shown in our history of contest achievements and the numerous players who have moved on to top flight bands or become professional musicians. The band has always been a self-supporting village band. It does not have "club" facilities or receive any sponsorship. We would welcome any persons who wish to become involved with the band as we are always seeking additional pairs of hands to assist in the running of the band.
our next concert
We've been a busy band recently! Having come third in the area contest, we achieved a fourth place at the Pogson Bray contest, which netted us the prize of highest placed fourth section band and some money into the coffers, and we had a good day out at the much rejuvenated Holmfirth contest. We didn't do as well on this occasion and the interruption of a mobile phone text message being received in the only silent bar of the piece, was certainly off-putting for the band! Trouble is, we think it was one of our own players, but nobody has come forward as yet! So did you send a message to one of our players that day?
We have also taken part in the wash-out conditions of Saddleworth for the Whit Friday March Contest, but a problem with the driver of the bus meant that an early bath was necessary for the band. Nevermind, the wash out continued back in Linthwaite at the local pub! Oh, and for those of you asking about Bob's antics on these last contests, we have nothing to report. He's been a good boy recently.....
Our next calendar entry is the Colne Valley Lions concert for Senior Citizens in Slaithwaite alongside the talented Colne Valley Male Voice Choir. We think we'll be on about 8pm but if you bring your favourite Grandpa and Grandma fro the start, we're sure that you'll all have a great time!
So our next engagement is
Colne Valley Lions' Concert for Senior Citizens
at St James Parish Church on Monday, 22nd June 2009.Vacancies
We are currently looking to fill a few much needed chairs in our band. These are :-- Cornets (Position negotiable) and
- First Baritone
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We are bringing some more photographs to you shortly, when the website fairies can get their heads around the code required to produce them, but in the meantime, here is a brand new picture of the band following their appearance at Butlins Mineworkers Contest in January 2009.For the ones with good eyesight, you'll notice that one of our members is missing a white shirt! We've been asked to make an apology on their behalf and are told that they were unable to decipher the control panel to get the washing machine to work. The students of today.......
