Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band

Kirkbymoorside, or Kirkby as it is known locally, is situated at the southern foothills of the North Yorks Moors. It is 7 miles from Pickering and 6 miles from Helmsley. Kirkby has had a band since at least 1815 and we have the minutes book from 1890 until today. The bands first contest win was the Kirkbymoorside poultry and industrial show contest of 1886. Our band room was built in 1976 on land kindly donated by James Holt who lives in Kirkby. It is a purpose built building and is used for all band activities including practices which are three or four times a week. We currently have a Senior Band, Junior Band, Learner Band, Community Band and a Beginner Band. Over 90 musicians in all. The band has always been a subscription band and rely on the generosity of the public for support. If you would like to help by donating a gift of money to the band, please ring the Band Manager and ask him where to send the money. You can also help the band by using this web site, Click the logo...
Chick HERE for the rehearsal time for our five bands.

Scarborough Citadel Concert - Fri 20th April

We had a great concert at the Citadel in Scarborough. We were joined by The Staxton Singers who entertained with songs from the shows and great renditions of classical pieces from Verdi and others. Our juniors played Choral and Rockout in a special feature and did themselves proud.

We were delighted to receive a wonderful framed picture of some of the work that has been completed in the last year at the Citadel.

A good collection will be used in the usual good causes.

The picture left is Lieutenant Richard Weston presenting the framed photo to our Musical Director, Sarah Woodward.

2018 Regionals - Gala Theater, Durham
We were delighted to attend and represent the town of Kirkbymoorside at the North of England Brass Band Championships on the 18th March. The test piece Kenneth Norbury's Odyssey, despite being technically difficult, was well liked by all the players round the stand. This was the first contest for both our Conductor Sarah and all bar one of our Principal Players. As well as internal promotions to principal seats it was also the first ever contest for some of our young players too and they played outstandingly.
The band were delighted with the performance and were encouraged by the adjudicators remarks. A great review by Steve Jack 4barsrest.com was a great record and appraisal of the day: "After travelling through the snow Kirkbymoorside show their intent with a restrained opening that suits their young band. Sarah Woodward gives the music time and space directing on her debut. Her dad John would be proud of her — it's cultured stuff this. There are a few slips here and there, but on the whole it's neatly portrayed and cohesive. Middle movement may just lack a little of the quiet reflection of others but it was delivered with confidence. The finale may not have the strength and power either, but it has enough about it for a strong, triumphant close"
Of course those who know the band will smile at John being called her dad, but needless to say John her father in law was exceptionally proud!
Emma Smailes (Solo Horn) "The band would like to express their thanks to Sarah for all the hard work and passion she has put into the months of rehearsals leading up to the contest. We could not be prouder than to have sat on the stage under her direction."
Andrew Willamson, local resident and band parent summed up the pride of Kirkbymoorside Town in their band and Sarah when he tweeted "Home Players playing with passion and pride! Who could ask for more, well done Kirkbymoorside"

Brass & Voices

Thank's to all that came to see Harmonia Choir and Kirkbymoorside Band on the at St Peters Church in Norton. Judging by your reaction you enjoyed it and we hope to see you again at one of our Concerts. You can click here to see Harmonia's web site, to check out where they are singing in the future.

A few photos from Lastingham 2017

CONCERT AT STOCKTON ON FOREST
Our new Musical Director Sarah Woodward delivered her inaugural concert on 17th June 2017. Having only had the baton for a few months Sarah delivered a programme that was a tour de force. The audience were treated on a journey through brass, covering many continents, countries and styles of brass music. Highlights of the evening were of course the solo performances, of note Bass Trombonist Jim Butlers's 'Mah Na Man Na', with choreographed interruptions from our new sop player John Sails the performance was further augmented, to everyone's delight, by the streams of giggles from our younger audience members in the front row.
There was also some new music on show that it was obvious the band had enjoyed rehearsing and this was rewarded when it was clear that the audience loved them too. The en-core, Show Me The Way To Go Home with Raucous trombones was only topped by the 2nd encore, Mnozil Brass's Florentiner Marsch which was the perfect mix of technical playing, humour and musicality.
It was with sadness that this was the last concert of our 4th Man Down Joe Sails, but the band wish him and Laura all the very best in their move to Leeds and no doubt we will see him soon.

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North of England 1st Section Champions - 2015 Kirkbymoorside Town Band - Championship Section
Kirkbymoorside, or Kirkby as it is known locally, is situated at the southern foothills of the North Yorks Moors. It is 7 miles from Pickering and 6 miles from Helmsley. Kirkby has had a band since at least 1815 and we have the minutes book from 1890 until today. The bands first contest win was the Kirkbymoorside poultry and industrial show contest of 1886. Our band room was built in 1976 on land kindly donated by James Holt who lives in Kirkby. It is a purpose built building and is used for all band activities including practices which are three or four times a week. We currently have a Senior Band, Junior Band, Learner Band, Community Band and a Beginner Band. Over 90 musicians in all. The band has always been a subscription band and rely on the generosity of the public for support. If you would like to help by donating a gift of money to the band, please ring the Band Manager and ask him where to send the money. You can also help the band by using this web site, Click the logo... Chick *HERE* for the rehearsal time for our five bands.
*Scarborough Citadel Concert - Fri 20th April* We had a great concert at the Citadel in Scarborough. We were joined by The Staxton Singers who entertained with songs from the shows and great renditions of classical pieces from Verdi and others. Our juniors played Choral and Rockout in a special feature and did themselves proud. We were delighted to receive a wonderful framed picture of some of the work that has been completed in the last year at the Citadel. A good collection will be used in the usual good causes. The picture left is Lieutenant Richard Weston presenting the framed photo to our Musical Director, Sarah Woodward.
*2018 Regionals - Gala Theater, Durham* We were delighted to attend and represent the town of Kirkbymoorside at the North of England Brass Band Championships on the 18th March. The test piece Kenneth Norbury's Odyssey, despite being technically difficult, was well liked by all the players round the stand. This was the first contest for both our Conductor Sarah and all bar one of our Principal Players. As well as internal promotions to principal seats it was also the first ever contest for some of our young players too and they played outstandingly. The band were delighted with the performance and were encouraged by the adjudicators remarks. A great review by Steve Jack 4barsrest.com was a great record and appraisal of the day: "After travelling through the snow Kirkbymoorside show their intent with a restrained opening that suits their young band. Sarah Woodward gives the music time and space directing on her debut. Her dad John would be proud of her — it's cultured stuff this. There are a few slips here and there, but on the whole it's neatly portrayed and cohesive. Middle movement may just lack a little of the quiet reflection of others but it was delivered with confidence. The finale may not have the strength and power either, but it has enough about it for a strong, triumphant close" Of course those who know the band will smile at John being called her dad, but needless to say John her father in law was exceptionally proud! Emma Smailes (Solo Horn) "The band would like to express their thanks to Sarah for all the hard work and passion she has put into the months of rehearsals leading up to the contest. We could not be prouder than to have sat on the stage under her direction." *Andrew Willamson,* local resident and band parent summed up the pride of Kirkbymoorside Town in their band and Sarah when he tweeted "Home Players playing with passion and pride! Who could ask for more, well done Kirkbymoorside"
Radio York's Report March 2018 Will the royals be blowing North Yorkshire's trumpets. SMITH WATKINS Our sop player Richard Wright, featured in video, works with Richard Smith who makes the Smith Watkins Fanfare Trumpets. Click here to see the YouTube video	Training Bands Christmas Concert Photos & YouTube Videos Click Here Report Click Here *2017 Senior Christmas Concert* *Presentations.* *Click Here* Report Click Here
Brass & Voices Thank's to all that came to see Harmonia Choir and Kirkbymoorside Band on the at St Peters Church in Norton. Judging by your reaction you enjoyed it and we hope to see you again at one of our Concerts. You can click here to see Harmonia's web site, to check out where they are singing in the future.
A few photos from Lastingham 2017 Click Here Photos : Robin Pearson	*Scarborough Citadel Concert* Scarborough Salvation Army Facebook Page
CONCERT AT STOCKTON ON FOREST Our new Musical Director Sarah Woodward delivered her inaugural concert on 17th June 2017. Having only had the baton for a few months Sarah delivered a programme that was a tour de force. The audience were treated on a journey through brass, covering many continents, countries and styles of brass music. Highlights of the evening were of course the solo performances, of note Bass Trombonist Jim Butlers's 'Mah Na Man Na', with choreographed interruptions from our new sop player John Sails the performance was further augmented, to everyone's delight, by the streams of giggles from our younger audience members in the front row. There was also some new music on show that it was obvious the band had enjoyed rehearsing and this was rewarded when it was clear that the audience loved them too. The en-core, Show Me The Way To Go Home with Raucous trombones was only topped by the 2nd encore, Mnozil Brass's Florentiner Marsch which was the perfect mix of technical playing, humour and musicality. It was with sadness that this was the last concert of our 4th Man Down Joe Sails, but the band wish him and Laura all the very best in their move to Leeds and no doubt we will see him soon.
Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band 1992 – 2017 John Woodward Click Here	Kirkby Training Section *Concert* April 2017 For a full report and photos, Click Here
*BBC - Antiques Roadshow* Sunday 26th March 2017 John Barrett took this instrument along with the old band photos to see what they made of it and the story that links the Ophicleide to over 200 years of community music making in the town. The BBC adviser Adam Schoon was so keen on the instrument that John was interviewed and filmed for possible use on the TV show. As to the value that was placed upon the Ophicleide, well let's say it is worth more than we thought. Several years back Jane Russell had donated an old Ophicleide to the band that had been passed down through the generations to her from the mid 19th century when her Great Grandfather had played in the town band and when the Ophicleide had been in use. John thoroughly enjoyed his day out and was sad that Jane Russell had been unable to be there too. It is understood that the instrument is the same one that appears on the oldest photo of the band taken at Rievaulx in the mid 1800's. It had for many years hung on back of the door to her dad's (and Grandad's) joinery workshop before Jane rescued it after the workshop had been demolished for new housing.Well done John, it was agreat day for you and the band..
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