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Swinton and District Excelsior Band
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Who we are
Swinton &
District Excelsior Band is based in Swinton, a small village near Malton in
North Yorkshire. The band was formed in 1936 by a group of ex-bandsmen
living in Swinton who wished to resume their musical activities. The first
engagements for the band were during the Christmas period, raising funds for
instruments and music.
The band has progressed throughout seventy years of existence and now
numbers about 40 playing members and a learners group of a dozen or so whom we hope will
carry on the growth and improvement of the band. Members range in age from
Primary School pupils to our one surviving founder member (I daren't ask!).
While many of our young players leave the band when they leave school, many go
on to play in other bands all over the country or even overseas.
The band is a member of the Yorkshire and Humberside Brass Band Association, and
we take part in a couple of contests every year, alongside our busy programme of
concerts during the summer months. Currently we are in the Fourth Section
and play in the Northern Area. We are a registered charity with no sponsorship
or membership fees, relying entirely on donations and money from engagements to
finance the band. Membership and all tuition are free, as is the loan of
instruments and uniforms, and new members are always welcome.
Photograph courtesy of Graham Bulmer
The Band Who we are What we offer More about us Rogues' Gallery What's New
Coming Events Where are they now? Band History As we were
Site Map YHBBA Useful links We need you!
For more information, bookings etc, please contact the Band Secretary:
Mrs.
D. Ratcliffe,
77 Commercial Street,
Norton,
Malton,
North Yorkshire,
YO17 9HX
Tel: :(+44) 01653 - 694344
This page was last updated 01/07/2008
