About 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.
Members are welcome regardless of experience. Tuition and instruments are provided where required, and our main band allows all players to perform almost immediately at a level to suit. We pride ourselves on a rewarding blend of musical training, performance, team work and socialising and perform at a wide variety of events throughout the year.
Members are welcome regardless of experience. Tuition and instruments are provided where required, and our main band allows all players to perform almost immediately at a level to suit. We pride ourselves on a rewarding blend of musical training, performance, team work and socialising and perform at a wide variety of events throughout the year.
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The Main Band is currently rehearsing on Tuesdays at the Village Hall, Knayton, Thirsk, YO7 4AZ (What3Words: Rings.Frog.Forge) from 7.30pm until 9.15pm.
We perform several concerts during the course of each year, playing at locations such as local churches and Thirsk Town Hall, as well as playing carols throughout the Christmas period. We have a Training Band that rehearses from 6.30pm until 7.30pm and rehearsals for this are supported by a number of senior band members meaning that new players can join in immediately without the need for auditions. It also serves as a friendly and sociable environment for all, where children from a number of local schools can get to know one another. We welcome all ages (from 7 years) and abilities. |
Musical Director (MD) - Stuart Shields
Our Musical Director, Stuart Shields, took his first rehearsal on Tuesday 21st May 2019. Stuart has many years experience as a principal euphonium player and MD for many bands in the North East and Cumbria, most recently as MD of Silverwood Band for 8 years. A full biography will be published soon.
Previous Musical Directors
Biographies for our previous MDs can be found by clicking here.
