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In Britain, a brass band (known regionally as a silver band or colliery band) is a musical ensemble comprising a standardized range of brass and percussion instruments.The modern form of the brass band in the United Kingdom dates back to the 19th century, with a vibrant tradition of competition based around communities and local industry, with colliery bands being particularly notable.
The Cory Band is one of the oldest and best known award-winning [1] brass bands in the world based in Treorchy of the Welsh Valleys, Britain. [2]Ranked the world's No. 1 brass band for 13 consecutive years, [3] Cory made world history in 2016 by winning all three majors titles: 'Best Brass Band' at British, National and European championships – the banding world's Grand Slam – along with ...
Throughout the band’s long and illustrious history, there have been many conductors that have crossed the threshold of the West Yorkshire bandroom. Some of the most famous and successful conductors in the brass band world have been at the helm since 1881, including such names as: [22] Fred Berry William Halliwell Harry Mortimer Eric Ball
The band represented England at the European Brass Band Championship in Norway in May 2008 and came second behind the Cory Band, both on 194 points. [9] In June 2008 Grimethorpe gained its second successive victory at the English National Brass Band Championships, thus qualifying to represent England once again at the European Championships in ...
The GUS Band is a world-famous [1] [2] [citation needed] brass band, based in Kettering, England. Originally known as the Munn and Felton Works Band, it was formed by Fred Felton in 1933 in Kettering, England. [3] Since then, the band has won many prizes and competitions over the years. [4] [5]
The band derives its name from the Foden manufacturer of trucks in Sandbach. Foden's Band are one of the top brass bands in the world; regularly appearing at the top of the "World of Brass – World Rankings" [2] [3] In 2012, Foden's became double winners of both the National Championships and the British Open. [4]
The Dinnington Colliery Band is a traditional British brass band from Yorkshire, England, founded in 1904 and also known as the Dinnington Main and Middleton prize brass band [1] for some of its history. Between 1982 and 1985 the band was sponsored by South Yorkshire Caravans, and 1987-1990 by Webster Mining Machinery.