Thomas Buchanan joined the band on 3rd. Cornet at the start of 2025
Whilst Tom may well describe himself as new to brass banding, he is no newcomer to the world of music.
Click on the link below to be directed to his website and be prepared to be astounded.
Welcome to West Yorkshire Brass. Tom.
At 7.45pm on Tuesday 14th January, West Yorkshire Brass got off to a flying start to 2025.
The band held its Annual General Meeting, chaired by Peter Hellawell.
After the usual statements and acceptancies, the following members were appointed to the official rolls of the band:-
MUSICAL DIRECTOR – Peter Hellawell
DEPUTY MUSICAL DIRECTOR – George Mitchell
SECRETARY / TREASURER – Betty Emberton
LIBRARIAN – Craig Russell
BAND SERGEANT – Ian Siddall
WEBSITE MANAGER – David Holdsworth
CLOTHING MANAGER – Linda Atkinson
BANNER MANAGERS – Stephen Hall / Richard Brier
KEY HOLDERS – David Holdsworth / Steve Galpin
Betty Emberton was tasked with organising the annual dinner in April at Cleckheaton Golf Club.
And so commenced the first rehearsal of 2025.
West Yorkshire Brass will hold its first rehearsal of 2025 on Tuesday 14th January. The rehearsal will be preceded by the Band Annual General Meeting at 7.45pm.
The next West Yorkshire Brass public concert is at St. Andrew’s Church, Undercliffe.
Please see our events page for further information.