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2009 Programme announced - Click on 'Events' for more info
 

West Park Church 5th July 2008
Joint Concert with Woodlands Junior School
 

Knaresborough Castle 20th July 2008
MD: Steve Heninghem

Pateley Bridge 22nd June 2008
 

Silver award at the National Festival

The band received the Silver Award in the Community Wind Band Class at the National Concert Band Festival in Warwick on 20th April.

The band performed 'New York' by Nigel Hess and Philip Sparke's 'Music for a Festival'.

The band is now busy preparing for a busy summer season. See 'Events' for more information.

SW 07.06.08

"Outstanding" performance at the Regional Festival

White Rose Concert Band received the Gold Award in the Community Wind Band Class at the Yorkshire Region stage of the National Concert Band Festival, for the third year running on 27th January 2008, under the musical direction of conductor Ben Tierney.

The band performed 'Shelter Island' by Nigel Hess and Philip Sparke's 'Portrait of A City'. Adjudicator Ray Thompson described the performance as "outstanding" and "superb", while fellow adjudicator Kit Turnbull noted the band's "good sense of style and character" and recognised the challenging nature of the repertoire the band had chosen to play.

The band, which is now preparing for the National Festival which takes place in Warwick in April, would like to thank Ben for all his efforts and guidance, and Steve Heninghem for his support. The committee would also like to thank all the players who took part in the performance.

SW 27.01.08

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