11th November 2000Following the retirement of Stephen Howes, our long serving 1st Horn player, we welcome Mark Bentham from JB Sports Band. 20th September 2000The Band are happy to welcome Melvin Bathgate on Solo Horn. 20th June 2000Congratulations to Eddie Noble - Band Treasurer - on being awarded the MBE 16th June 2000Whit Friday March Contests - B&R win Saddleworth Area prize 19th January 2000We are pleased to announce that Graeme McCulloch has rejoined the Band as Principal Cornet player. 12th January 2000B&R have this week recorded some of the tracks for a Solo Album featuring the Band's Solo Euphonium player David Childs. Look out for more information on our web site or contact Doyen. 11th January 2000The 2000 All England Masters takes place at The Corn Exchange, Cambridge Sunday 28th May. The test-piece which has been decided by ballot by the competing bands is to be Contest Music by Wilfred Heaton. 14th December 1999The Band would like to welcome Matthew van Emmerik on assistant Euphonium and Andrew Kenyon on third cornet. We are also looking forward to the release of our new CD for the year 2000. The title has yet to be decided, but includes several new solos and arrangements. 16th October 1999B&R were placed runners up today at the National Finals by a slim margin of one point. Allan Withington and the Band played a magnificent performance of Concerto No. 1 by Derek Bourgeois from the no. 13 position. Fodens (Courtois) were placed first conducted by Nicholas Childs. 29th AugustPhillip McCann appeared as guest Principal Cornet at Buxton Opera House on Sunday 28th August. Phillip thrilled the audience with 'Rusalka's Song to the Moon' and the encore 'Post Horn Galop'. Also featured in the programme was the theme tune to the TV series 'Hetty Wainthrop Investigates' which was originally recorded by Phillip. 24th July 1999Congratulations to Scott Quarmby and Sandra who celebrate their wedding today. Scott is second trombone with B&R and Sandra plays percussion with Sellers International Band. Best wishes from all at B&R. 10th July 1999Congratulations to Martin Irwin and Cheryl who celebrate their wedding today. Best wishes from all at B&R. 1st July 1999The Brighouse & Rastrick Band wish to welcome their new Principal Cornet player Robert Westacott. A profile on Robert will be issued shortly. 5th June 1999Congratulations to Darren and Wendy Roe on the birth of their baby son Lewis Alexander who weighs in at 4 lb 4oz, and is "doin just fine!" 1st June 1999The Band announce the resignation of Principal Cornet Graeme McCulloch who today leaves the Band to take up the Principal Cornet position at YBS. Grame's successor will be announced shortly. 30th May 1999All England MastersBrighouse & Rastrick narrowly failed to retain their 'All England Master's' Title today being placed second to Yorkshire rivals YBS. Allan Withington and the Band put on a magnificent performance of the test piece 'Tristan Encounters' by Martin Ellerby being awarded a 1st/ 2nd & 3rd position by the three judges. Unfortunately this was not enough to beat YBS' 1st/1st and 2nd.
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