Opportunities at Elland Silver

Elland Silver Youth Band are accepting applications for new members.

Being widely recognised as one of the countries leading Youth Brass bands, directed by the inspirational Sam Harrison, Elland Silver Youth Band serves as an ideal platform for gifted and talented young musicians of grade 5 standard and above who are passionate about music and looking to seek a musical challenge.

The band are now accepting applications for musicians aged up to 18 years to join the band in September as it prepares for the Brass In Concert Youth Championships at the Sage, Gateshead in November 2021.

Samantha Harrison told BBW: "We have a fantastic success rate in developing both brass and percussion players, with several of our former members continuing their music education at Chetham's and Music Conservatories. Not to mention the opportunity to progress into our championship section senior band."

For more information you are invited to attend the band's covid safe open rehearsal on Saturday 3rd July, 2021 at Halifax Minster, 10 - 12pm. The session will follow covid guidelines, with players being asked to socially distance, use a bell covers and wear masks when not playing. PDFs of music will be provided in advance to print and prepare.

For further details contact the band's Musical Director, Samantha Harrison on 07940 535837 or email ellandband@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

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