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News Letter
Autumn 2011
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News Items
ENGLISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESTON GUILD HALL, SAT 26TH JUNE 2011
The 2011 English National Championships brought together nine of the top ranked English bands to compete for the right to represent England at next years European Championships in Rotterdam and the title of English champions...[read more]
A FEAST OF SUMMER BRASS
The great British weather played its part in the bands recent series of summer events in Hepworth...[read more]
SADDLEWORTH WHIT FRIDAY MARCHES
Michael Howley led the band’s defence of its title at this years Saddleworth Whit Friday Marches.
The threat of inclement weather, that didn't quite materialise on the night meant that the villages seemed a little quieter than in previous years but nevertheless there was a strong line up of bands competing for the overall prize with Hepworth, Marsden, Rothwell Temerance, Leyland, Pemberton and Brighouse all out on the Saddleworth circuit.
Hepworth, playing George Allan’s march "The Wizard" finished with with three 2nds, two 3rds and a 4th for its six best results, giving the band 4th overall behind Marsden 3rd , Leyland 2nd and Brighouse 1st.
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HEPWORTH BAND PRESS RELEASE
By Request
Hepworth Band at St Paul’s Hall, Huddersfield
Sunday 5th February 2012, 7pm
By Request the opening concert of the bands 2012 series, takes place at St Paul’s Hall, Huddersfield on Sunday 5th February.
The concert follows a similar format to last year’s successful "Requests & Dedications" concert with a programme of music selected from requests made by concertgoers and an opportunity to include a dedication in the programme, perhaps to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, as a thank you to friends and family, a favourite piece of a loved one or just as a treat for yourself.
Requests can be made to the
Band Secretary
This years concert series is presented with support from the Kirklees Council "Arts in the Neighbourhood" programme
tickets cost £6 and are available from
William Sykes & Sons Estate Agents, Holmfirth
The White Horse Inn, Jackson Bridge
Kirklees Box Offices (01484 223200).
RUSSELL GRAY & MICHAEL FOWLES TO LEAD HEPWORTH FOR FORTHCOMING CONTEST SEASON
Russell Gray returns to lead the band at the Yorkshire Regional Championships at St George’s Hall, Bradford in March and at the Grand Shield at the Blackpool Winter Gardens in May.
Michael Fowles continues his association with the band, directing the band at the English National Championships at the Guild Hall, Preston in June.
The band is delighted to be working with Russell and Michael again for the 2012 contest season.
Hepworth Band Introduction
There has long been a strong tradition of brass bands and music making in the Holme Valley and Hepworth Band has been a part of this since its formation in 1882. The bands long history puts it amongst the oldest brass bands in the country and throughout this time it has enjoyed it’s fair share of contesting success.
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As well as the bands impressive record on the contest platform, it is equally at home on the concert stage, where it has gained a reputation for presenting varied,exciting and polished performances.
The band promotes its own annual concert series in venues around the Huddersfield area and also performs further afield in Championship Brass concert series promotions and Brass & Voices concerts with some of the Country’s leading Choirs. The flexibility of the brass band enables it to embrace a range of programme concepts, be it Classical Brass - Original Brass or Brass in Concert
Albert Hall 2009
Albert Hall 2011
