Welcome to the Thirsk Royal British Legion Band
The Thirsk Royal British Legion Band is a non-competing, friendly band at the heart of its community in the small market town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Since the Band was formed on 9th May1985, it has grown in both size and stature, giving many brass and percussion players the opportunity to perform music.
Please see our About Us page to learn more about the Band and how you can take part - we are always happy to welcome new members! You can also book the band through our Band Bookings page. Please see our Engagements page if you want to know where we are playing next. Contact us if you have any further questions or comments.
Please see our About Us page to learn more about the Band and how you can take part - we are always happy to welcome new members! You can also book the band through our Band Bookings page. Please see our Engagements page if you want to know where we are playing next. Contact us if you have any further questions or comments.
Annual Garden Party!
Here's to the start of what promises to be a great summer for the RBL band.
Our annual Garden Party was officially opened this year by our newly appointed Mayor, Andrew Truman. The sun shone and we played our socks off. The training band joined the main band this year, giving the training band members the opportunity to join in with new music and sit amongst experienced main band players. The training band then took the reins and allowed the main band to play along with their upbeat pieces such as Chitty Bang, Bang & Tequila.
Events like this give the band a chance to socialise with friends and family, whilst showcasing to our audience what a wonderfully diverse band we are.
Our annual Garden Party was officially opened this year by our newly appointed Mayor, Andrew Truman. The sun shone and we played our socks off. The training band joined the main band this year, giving the training band members the opportunity to join in with new music and sit amongst experienced main band players. The training band then took the reins and allowed the main band to play along with their upbeat pieces such as Chitty Bang, Bang & Tequila.
Events like this give the band a chance to socialise with friends and family, whilst showcasing to our audience what a wonderfully diverse band we are.
It's Awards time
With more chairs needing to be added, the audience for our Summer Concert obviously knew they were in for a great evening. The main band played a variety of pieces showcasing their talents through music from the movies and some amazing solos. A particular favourite being Drummer's Delight which, as the name suggests has a tremendous solo performed by our percussionist, Harry Price.
Our training band then took centre stage and performed some well known pieces by Abba!! As their section drew to a close there conducted Debbie invited Maureen to help give out some well earned awards. Debbie and Maureen (and Harry) have worked hard to create booklets which the children complete in order to qualify for their awards. They are can receive Bronze, Silver and Gold, each level achieved as a player learns more about music. From Latin terms to the length value of a beat, or which note of the stave represents a high hat, all of this is an important foundation in becoming a first class player. The main band also had an award to give out to the lovely Stephanie, for 'Most Improved Player'. Well done to all our award winners, the band is very proud of all your hard work and achievements. |
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Come & join us!
Every Tuesday evening our bands gather for two rehearsals at Knayton Village Hall, just North of Thirsk.
The first band to rehearse from 6.15pm is our wonderful training band. The training band is made up of all ages and abilities.
You do not need any previous experience to join our training band, just an interest in music.
From 7.30pm the main band take over, practicing a variety of pieces and filling the room with fantastic harmonies.
Our main and training bands are always looking for new players - do get in touch if you would like to start (or return to) playing brass. We can even provide you with an instrument and you will be given your own music to take home and practice. We have several members of the main band who willingly give their time to help the training band so there's no need to worry, there's always someone who will help you on your musical journey.
If you want to contact the Band about joining or booking us, then don't forget that you can reach us through our contact form.
The first band to rehearse from 6.15pm is our wonderful training band. The training band is made up of all ages and abilities.
You do not need any previous experience to join our training band, just an interest in music.
From 7.30pm the main band take over, practicing a variety of pieces and filling the room with fantastic harmonies.
Our main and training bands are always looking for new players - do get in touch if you would like to start (or return to) playing brass. We can even provide you with an instrument and you will be given your own music to take home and practice. We have several members of the main band who willingly give their time to help the training band so there's no need to worry, there's always someone who will help you on your musical journey.
If you want to contact the Band about joining or booking us, then don't forget that you can reach us through our contact form.
Fundraising in July
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Over the weekend Herriot Hospice set a challenge to raise £300,000 in 36 hours to fund the renovation of the Lambert medical centre into a hospice facility! As you can imagine, Thirsk rallied and not only did we help raise £300,000 we went on and exceeded that amount!! Utterly incredible!! Thirsk Royal British Legion band were on hand to offer our support. We played in town on Sunday and raised £2,000 through kind public donations! THANK YOU!!
Do you shop online? Do it through easyfundraising.org.uk and raise a free donation for Thirsk Royal British Legion Band every time you shop! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/thirskroyalbritishlegionband/ |
