The Skelmanthorpe Brass Band Community

12/04/2026

12/04/2026

What a fantastic afternoon we enjoyed at the bandroom today for our Easter “Music, Tea & Cake” event. It was wonderful to see such a large turnout again in the bandroom. Thank you to everyone who attended and showed their support for our growing community—your encouragement is sincerely appreciated.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Catherine and Rachel for their continued hard work behind the scenes, which makes events like this possible.
It was a pleasure to hear the progress of our young musicians from the Skelmanthorpe Brass Band Community. You performed brilliantly from the first note to the last, and we are incredibly proud of you all. Please keep up the excellent work.
We would also like to offer a special thank you to Jonathan Bates, Musical Director of the Skelmanthorpe Band , for giving up his time to join us.
With thanks,
Robert, Steve, Penny, Catherine and Rachel 🎺🎶

10/04/2026

🐣🎶 HOP INTO EASTER FUN! 🍰🍫
Join us for a fantastic Easter Music, Tea & Cake afternoon on April 12th at 2:00pm!

Enjoy lively tunes from our Training Band, delicious tea & cake, and don’t miss our Chocolate Tombola packed with egg-citing prizes!

Bring your friends, bring your family – it’s the perfect way to celebrate Easter together! 🌸✨

10/04/2026

Trombone Day North East

Calling all trombonists ….

Book your place for the …

British Trombone Society North East Trombone Day
Sunday May 10th 2026 - 11.00-17.00
Collingwood College, Durham.

Come and join us for our 7th Trombone Day in May 2026. The event is open to BTS and non-BTS members and will take place in the fabulous Mark Hillery Arts Centre, Collingwood College, Durham University, South Road, Durham. DH1 3LT

We can promise you a relaxed, fun day of music making including workshops, recitals and a massed blow for all participants (treble and bass clef readers catered for)

Our guest artists include;

Ian Sankey (regularly playing Principal Trombone for the Royal Northern Sinfonia) will be there to lead the Massed Blow and to give a recital.

The World famous Cory Band Trombone Ensemble - led by Dr. Brett Baker, will be in concert with a scintillating programme of music

We are also delighted to feature Kevin Holbrough, a leading trombonist from the world of jazz & commercial playing and Principal Lecturer on the BA Jazz degree programme at Leeds Conservatoire.

Book your place now at the BTS website; https://bit.ly/41s2j47

We look forward to welcoming you to Durham in May.

Peter Chester David Thornber
[email protected] [email protected]

North East Representatives of the British Trombone Society

24/03/2026

Black D**e Festival – Instrument Spotlights taking place at Huddersfield Town Hall on Sunday 31st May 2026.

There are fantastic sessions available for:
• Cornets – with Tom Hutchinson
• Horn and Flugel - Siobhan Edwards & Phoebe Mallinson
• Trombones – with Adam Warburton
• Lower Brass – with Adam Bokaris, Mike Cavanagh & Tommy Tynan

It’s open to players of all abilities and is a great opportunity to work with the principal players of Black D**e Band.

Registration: 9:00–9:15am
Start time: 9:30am
Cost: £10 per person

21/03/2026

Last Wednesday marked Rachel’s final music evening at Meltham CE Primary School, bringing to a close an extraordinary 37-year career. The occasion was recognised by the Calendar news team, who reported live from the concert. As part of the coverage, Michael Billingham spoke with pupils about the impact Rachel has had on the school community.
It was a fitting tribute to a career spanning nearly four decades. We wish Rachel a happy and well-deserved retirement in the coming months.

23/02/2026

There were successful early Area runouts for Skelmanthorpe, South Yorkshire Police, Leicestershire Coop, Dronfield and Matlock.

22/02/2026

Members of the Training Band are looking forward to attending “The Next Generation” Brass and Percussion Workshop Day at the Creative Centre Auditorium, York St John University.
The event will be led by Richard Marshall of the Black D**e Band and will feature expert-led workshops, specialist coaching sessions, and a massed band finale to conclude the day.

The Yorkshire Regional Committee have teamed up with the Yorkshire Musics Future Fund and the North of England Regional Championships to present this One-of-a-Kind Day of Inspiration, Music & Performance for Young Brass & Percussion Players aged 16 and Under.
We hope they have a fantastic day.

18/01/2026

🎺🎶 Great to be back! 🎶🎺
We had a fantastic first Training Band rehearsal after our festive break – it was lovely to be making music together again!
⭐ Want to join us?
We rehearse every Thursday at 6.30pm.
🎵 Thinking about learning an instrument?
We offer brass and percussion lessons for complete beginners and returning players.
🌟 New learners receive:
✔️ Shared 15-minute lessons or 30-minute group lessons
✔️ Use of a community instrument
✔️ Music provided
✔️ An invitation to join our beginner band once you’ve learned a few notes
If you’re interested in learning to play, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 For more information, contact:
Catherine – [email protected]
Rachel – [email protected]

08/01/2026

Lessons and Training Band cancelled tonight, see you all next week