Linthwaite Band on the move and on the up!
Linthwaite Band have moved home - We still rehearse on Monday & Wednesday eveings, but have relocated to Linthwate Hall Bowling Club, Linfit Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5LQ
Having been crowned Yorkshire Area 4th Section Champions at the Yorkshire Regional Championships, held in St.Georges Hall, Bradford, on March 3rd, the Linthwaite Band are looking forwards to representing, Yorkshire, Huddersfield and the Colne Valley at the National Brass Band Championship Finals, which are to be held at Cheltenham in September.
This event has also coincided with the 160th anniversary of the formation of Linthwaite Band.
introduction
A lot of hardwork, determination and composure brings rewards. Thats what our band found on Saturday, 3rd March 2012 when we became Yorkshire Area Champions of the fourth section.
Hopefully, we will have a recording to demonstrate our playing for you shortly. In the meantime, have a listen to us at a previous 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 engagement is
Holmfirth Contest
on Sunday, 1st April 2012
Vacancies
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 band, 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.
