On June 17th, Strata Brass hosted a Grand Charity Concert with special guests Boobs & Brass

The concert raised over £2000 for Breast Cancer Now & Strata Brass.

In addition to the entertainment there was  the chance to win some fantastic prizes through both a raffle and 3 auctions held on the night.

Auction 1: Sightseeing flight for 3
The highest bidder will enjoy a sightseeing trip with your Guide/Pilot John Parkinson (Strata Brass Principal Cornet). You will discuss the route with John, but possible examples include:

• York > Flambrough > Spurn Point > Humber Bridge
• Bridlington > Scarborough > Whitby
• ‘Dambusters’ run: Derwent & Ladybower reservoirs > Chatsworth > Sheffield > Hoyland

Auction 2: 2 x Corporate tickets for a Manchester United Home Game
Kindly donated by Rushlift, the winning bid will receive 2 tickets as part of a hospitality package, which includes:

• Choice of home game (available matches/dates TBC)
• 3 Course meal 3 hours before kick-off.
• Free drinks before, during & after.
• Match Day programme
• Chance to meet a former player for a Q&A session.

 

 

Strata would like to announce the following new signings for the upcoming 2017 contest season:

Philip Barrett comes in on solo cornet.

Hannah Broadbent takes up the vacant 2nd cornet seat.

Natalie Tyrell joins on solo trombone.

Lindon Bolt takes up the vacant Eb Bass seat to complete the bass section.

Welcome to all!

Following a recent Christmas Concert in Sheffield for Outukumpu we received some great feedback:

If you’re interested in booking the band please see the contacts page (or by email)

Strata have again been in Durham this weekend, attending the annual Miners Gala to accompany the banner from Washington ‘F’ Pit.

Another excellent weekend had by all (and may have included the odd beer somewhere along the way!)

Thanks to all our deps (Amanda, Neil, Toni, Ian, Natalie) for helping out!

Looking forward to next years event already!

We are delighted to announce the signing of 2 key players ahead of our title defence at the Whiston festival of brass.

John Parkinson signs on principal cornet and brings over 40 years of experience with top flight bands with him.

Over recent years John has held the position of principal cornet and soprano cornet with Yorkshire Imperial band, Skelmanthorpe band, Wakefield Metropolitan, Knottingley and Lydbrook band.

Our vacancy on 1st horn has been snapped up by Lee Hugill.

Lee started playing with Carlton Main Youth at the age of 11 before progressing onto the Senior Band and helping them regain their top flight status in the late 80’s. He took a break from banding in 1992 and didn’t return to playing again until 2008, some 16 years later, when he took up the Solo Horn seat at Frickley South Elmsall and helped them to achieve 1st section status. Lee Returned to Carlton Main in 2011 for a second period before taking another break from banding in late 2014.

Both of these signings will make their contesting debut with the the band on the 2nd July at Whiston festival of brass in Rotherham.

Strata are now advertising for the following vacancies:

• Principal Eb Bass
• Bb Bass

 

If you are interested in joining the band please see the contact page for more information. We have a sensible concert/contest schedule.

Following weeks of intense rehearsals Strata took to the stage on Sunday evening for the first time in the Championship section. From a field of 12 the band placed a creditable 10th, which secured championship status for 2017!

A huge congratulations to everyone involved!

A recording of the performance can be heard here

Strata have continued their recent recruitment drive and can now announce the signings of several new players, along with the return of some familiar faces to the bandroom.

The Principle Cornet position has been taken by Russell Cavanagh. Russell has been a friend of the band for several years & we are pleased to have him on board.

Helena Wardle-Spencely joins on Flugel Horn from Blidworth & Nigel Bunting has joined on Eb Bass from Cornerstone Brass.

Welcome back to Sam Pearson (Solo Cornet), Steven Shipman (Percussion) & Simon Fisher (Eb Bass)

The lineup is almost complete, however there is still a vancy for Eb Horn available (position negotiable). Please contact us if you are interested!

Strata Brass would like to announce the Solo Baritone position has been taken up by Victoria Hallworth. Victoria has played Horn with the band for over 9 years, however has decided to return to her roots, having previously played Baritone with Old Silkstone.

The ongoing recruitment drive is progressing well, with a number of new faces joining the band – more details to follow!

There are outstanding vacancies for both Eb Bass & Horn – if you are interested please contact us! Rehearsals nights are Sunday & Wednesday & we are located 5 minutes from the M1 (J36)

STRATA BRASS are delighted that Dr Owen Wedgwood has agreed to prepare the band for its debut in the Championship Section in March.

The band has been graded in the top flight for the first time in its 126 year history; a fantastic achievement for an unsponsored village band!

The band is still looking to recruit players to complete the lineup – Eb BASS, FRONT ROW CORNET & SOLO BARITONE. Please contact the band via the Contacts Page for more information.