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Enquiries about the band's services and availability should be made to the Secretary (details below) |
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Enquiries about the band's services and availability should be made to the Secretary (details below) |
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed players, looking for a new challenge, to join our friendly yet ambitious band. Please take a look at our website for more information about the band then email md@harrogateband.org or call David (07764 605281) or Karen (07966 314214) and come along to a rehearsal. |
 ON ILKA MOOR WITH MYLEEN
On Easter Saturday the Band braved the snowy weather, to record some music for the One Show on BBC1 television. Presenter Myleen Klaas, together with her film crew were putting together a series of reports on folksongs, one of which was "On Ilka Moor". The Band was asked to provide the music of the song and play it for the programme - where else but on Ilkey Moor.<22/3/2008> 
RE-OPENING OF THE ROYAL HALL
After some years of meticulous restoration work and fund-raising from many organisations in Harrogate, including ourselves, we were delighted to be part of the celebrations at the official re-opening of the Royal Hall, on Tuesday 22nd January 2008. In the presence of H.R.H. Prince Charles, the Harrogate Band played a concert of music to the waiting crowds and welcomed him to Harrogate and the Royal Hall. The Prince of Wales opened the Royal Hall and toured the restored building while listening to music played by the Tewit Youth Band. Following the event, the our MD, David Lancaster, was pleased to receive the following thanks from the Royal Hall Restoration Trust.
Thank you so much for making such a wonderful contribution to the success of Tuesday's visit by the Prince of Wales. You and the Band have been so supportive of the Trust and the Royal Hall over many years, and I am hugely grateful. Please pass on my sincere thanks to all members of the band who took so much trouble to turn out on a cold January afternoon to play such an important part of what was truly a memorable and historic occasion. <25/01/2008> CONCERT WITH LAUDAMUS CHOIR - 17th NOVEMBER This was the first concert appearance for The Harrogate Band since their triumph at the recent Hardraw Scar contest where they were crowned overall winners. The recently renovated Holy Trinity Church in Ripon provided the venue for a evening of Brass and Voices featuring solo and group performances of the highest standard. The Laudamus Youth Choir are based in Wigan, having formed in 1992 and performed at such venues as the Royal Albert Hall, Bridgewater Hall and Festival Hall. They have established a reputation for their fine performances, also having found time to host 2 national choral festivals at the Royal Northern College of Music and to record 2 successful CDs. This season has seen a significant change for the group, it being the first season to feature boys in the choir - having previously been girls only. Their firm commitment to the development of youth vocal talent remains, with over 40 members having progressed to perform with the National Youth Choir. Musical Director of The Laudamus Youth Choir, Deborah Catterall is a professional singer of the highest standard, and a Director of Music for the National Youth Choir. During the concert Deborah will be featured in some new song arrangements accompanied by The Harrogate Band. <18/11/2007> Win at Hardraw - In the impressive natural amphitheatre at Hardraw Scar, just downstream from the Hardraw Force waterfall, is held the annual contest organised by the YHBBA. Harrogate Band, having drawn last, produced a winning performance for its entertainment programme and collected the top prizes for the march, hymn and overall placing. <9/9/2007> |
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A free guide - How to get the best from The Harrogate Band (143K PDF) - is available, to help you plan your event and obtain the maximum benefit from our services. (If preferred, a Word document can be emailed).
| Secretary - | Helen Garrett |  +44 (0)1423 868763 |  secretary@harrogateband.org |
| Contest Secretary/Webmaster - | Gavin Holman | +44 (0)1423 340102 | web@harrogateband.org |
| Musical Director - | David Lancaster | +44 (0) 7764 605281 | md@harrogateband.org |
| Chairman - | Keith Graham | +44 (0)1765 640721 | chairman@harrogateband.org |
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