Harrogate Band
The Harrogate Band are a brass band based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England and were formed in 1970. They perform regularly in the local area and compete nationally in the 1st Section. The band are one of North Yorkshire's premier brass bands and are seen as a progressive and versatile band with strong community links who can provide music for any occasion. The Band have appeared on television many times on programmes such as Heartbeat, Escape to the Country and The One Show.
Recent contest performances
The Harrogate Band are currently the reigning North of England 1st Section Champions, having won the 1st section contest at the Dolphin Centre, Darlington on 20 March 2011. Not only did the band win the 1st prize, but they also took home silverware for the Best Bass Section, Best Euphonium, Best Trombone and Best Percussion Section. This victory sees the band set to represent the North of England in the National Championships which will be held on 25 September 2011 at the Racecourse Centre, Cheltenham.
Notable members (present)
- Craig Ratcliffe - Musical Director
- Rob Illsley- Principal Cornet
- Andrew Hodge - Solo Euphonium
- Nathan Wake- Soprano Cornet
- Lynne Illsley - Flugelhorn
- Jason Harper - Solo Horn
- Dan Dickinson - Solo Trombone
- Keith Graham - Baritone
- Gavin Holman - E-flat Tuba
- Vince Ashby-Smith - Percussion
- Delroy Broadwaite - Band Trainer
Partial discography
| Year | Album | Conductor |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tea for Two | Craig Ratcliffe |
| 2006 | Swing! | David Lancaster |
| 2001 | Made In Harrogate | David Lancaster |
| 1999 | Christmas is Coming | David Lancaster |