We are launching a new beginner percussion class for children aged 7 to 12 years. Initially we are offering a trial of 3 classes from 6.00 – 7.00pm on a Thursday evening, starting on Thursday 26th October at a cost of £4 per child. Further classes will be held on Thursday 9th November and Thursday […]
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The Cory Band – The World’s Best Brass Band – comes to Halifax Minster
Elland Silver Youth Band is delighted to announce they will be performing a joint concert with Cory Band, the World’s Best Brass Band at Halifax Minster on Saturday 27th January 2018. The Cory Band, whose home is in Treorchy in the Welsh Valleys, comprises of both male and female performers o f mixed ages and […]
A Band For Everyone – Promotional video
We’ve been busy putting together a short promotion video to showcase our fantastic hobby. We hope you enjoy!
We need your help to design our CD Cover
Would you like to use your IMAGINATION to design our CD front cover? Are you a talented artist of photographer? Our youth and senior band are making a CD in October and will be called “IMAGINATION”, featuring some of our popular pieces from the past year. THE BRIEF: We are looking for a colourful, eye […]
Senior Band Player Changes
Elland Silver Band wishes to announce that Samantha Harrison, the bands long standing Principal Cornet player has decided to step down. Sam has been Principal Cornet with the band since 2001, after playing with with BT and Yorkshire Imps. Sam has decided to move to a less demanding role within the band so she can focus on […]
Results Slow Melody Contest
Here are the results of the our 28th Slow Melody held on Sunday 14th May, Adjudicated by Sandy Smith. Novice under 13s 1. Daniel Hall (Accent Community Wind Band) 2. Ian Flood (Accent Community Wind Band) 3. Emilee Carnell (Elland Starter Brass) Youngest Player – Ian Flood 11 Years and Under 1. Phoebe Mallinson (BD1) […]
We are European Youth Brass Band Champions 2017!
Our very own Elland Silver Youth Brass Band have been crowned European Brass Band Champions 2017. And our 12-year-old trombonist, Joe Heartfield, was named Best Soloist. Our 45 strong band aged 11 to 18 competed in the Development Section of the contest which was held at Ostend in Belgium. Six bands from across Europe took part in […]
Slow Melody, Duet and Quartet Contest
We are delighted to announce that once again the band are hosting their Annual Slow Melody, Duet and Quartet Contest on Sunday 14th May. The event will be held in our bandroom on Dewbsury Road, Elland and will start at around 10.30 am depending upon entries. This years contest sees the introduction of two new “Novice” […]
Denshaw Whit Friday 2016
Did you miss out on this year’s Whit Friday experience. Just in case you missed our performance, click on the link below to here us at Denshaw, performing William Rimmer’s, Royal Trophy. Not bad for the first one of the night!
Durham Miners Gala – 9th July
The senior band will once more be representing the Houghton Banner at the Durham Miners Gala on Saturday 9th July. Click on the link below to have a listen to our performance outside the County Hall at the 2015 Gala, where we received a fantastic reception from the crowd.
