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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. In addition to our Senior Band we have several
teaching bands ranging in ability from the Beginner Band made up of
people who can play just a few notes, to a quite capable ensemble of
GCSE and A level students. We also have an adult teaching band - our
"Community Band" and all of our musical ensembles deliver
public performances.
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Christmas Concert 2019... What a night with a full house and no seats left in the James Holt Concert Hall Great fun was had by all and we hope you enjoyed our second half fun and games with all the band trying to outdo each other in our fancy dress outfits. The prize winners were Grace Walker, John Sails, Jim Butler, John Woodward, Phil Woodward, John Barrett, Annabel Kent and Jeanette Kendall. Next year will still be free to all but it will be ticket only. Keep an eye open for details of where to get tickets later in 2020.. Merry Christmas.. |
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OUR
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What are our Junior and Training bands are up to
We
are proud to have 5 training bands which range from children and adults
playing their first few notes to very competent grade 8 students. We have
over 100 members in these groups and offer tuition, loan instruments and
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George Gold - London to Kirkbymoorside ride for the new Band Hall After only a thirty year hiatus, I dusted off my trumpet and starting playing for the Community section of the Kirkbymoorside Town Band and I absolutely love it. It's amazing that a town the size of Kirkbymoorside can field the number of players they have. Travelling from North Yorkshire to London to see friends and family and for work over many years has often made me wonder about doing the journey on a bike, though perhaps not on the A1... Helping raise funds to finish the new band room provides an excellent excuse to finally do it. I will set off from King's Cross Station on Saturday 22nd June and will aim to arrive back in Kirkbymoorside the following day. The total distance will be roughly 230 miles and because I’m travelling from south to north, it will be entirely uphill! Well my target was £500 but by the time I reached the band room, the total had reached £1654.00. Well done George and THANK'S. A few more photos - Click here |
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Three of the band’s
younger players, Charlie Flintoft, Ella Smailes, both aged 11, and Theo
Flintoft, 10, travelled to London to scale the 02 Arena. |
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Easingwold
March and Hymn Contest
We thought we played
OK, unfortunately the adjudicator did not agree. Never mind bring on
next year. The marching adjudicator on the other hand, thought we were
great and '1st on the march' was the prize. The training band played
very well too and received a great ovation.
Jeanette collecting
the deportment shield
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Yorkshire
Concert What a great night of all things YORKSHIRE, Gods own county. Thank's for all the support for the band and we hope you enjoyed the trip around our wonderful county. A very very special thank's to Yorkshires own 'ADAM COLLIER' who had us all in stitches between the tunes. Don't forget phone calls to the almighty are charged at a local rate in any church in Yorkshire. See you at the next concert. |
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10k
Run - Sunday 5th May 20019 Joe and Matt ran in the 10k run to raise cash, over £1000, for the new Band Hall. The band would like to thank them both for their time and and effort, especially Joe who ran with a bass strapped to his back. We played for most of the run and enjoyed the day in spite of the cold wind. Some of the competitors were actually sweating, Click the image for a bigger one.... |
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Saturday,
March 16th, 2019 - Gala Theatre, Durham We finished in third place. We are disappointed not to be going to the finals but it was not a bad result. |
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Sunday,
March 3, 2019 |
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Band
Concert Hall in Manor Vale Lane
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Training
Bands All our five training bands played at All Saints Church on the 16th Dec 2018. What a concert it was with excellent playing from them all. Proud parents listened to the kids prove what a talented group they are. We can only look forward to a repeat concert next year. Photos Click Here |
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North
of England 1st Section Champions - 2015
O2
Arena 
