A beginners group has been formed to encourage children and adults in the dale to take up a brass instrument and learn to play in the band. A group of 5 players came along to the first session. Lessons are free and the hope is that after a year they will be able to move into the main band.
A 2015 became a very successful year with the band gaining a number of new players in key positions. The Junior Band was a big success with some youngsters and other youths moving into the main band. Thank you to everyone who came to our concerts, booked the bands for weddings and other events. A big thank you to Harrogate Council for providing the band with a grant to pay for music, percussion instruments and repairing instruments for our beginners to use. Thank you also for all the kind comments that the band has received throughout the year on FaceBook, email and at concerts.
