The Hammonds Band

The band have had a superb start to the festive season with a great concert last night at Batley Town Hall with the brilliant Batley Parish Singing Group, today a small group from the band joined up with the wonderful Overgate Hospice Choir to play Christmas Carols at the Piece Hall in Halifax, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. We are really looking forward to joining up with them all again at Halifax Minster on Saturday 15th of December. This concert will also feature the cornet legend Phillip McCann as guest Soloist.

We are all really excited to be starting the festive season tomorrow night with our annual visit to Batley Town Hall. Join us for a superb evening of seasonal favourites.

The band return to Batley Town Hall for our annual Christmas concert this Saturday. Join us and get yourself in the festive mood in the build-up to the big day. We are delighted to be joined by the young singers from Batley Parish School along with their MD, Kate Delaney.
Some of the items performed on the night include:
Santa Claus is coming to Town... Cootes & Gillespe arr R Dewhirst
Rupolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Marks arr A Fernie
Silent Night Gruber arr B Gott Trombone Solo Matthew Brown
Snow Waltz German Trad arr G Richards
A Christmas Festival L Anderson
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It wouldn’t be January at the SJT without a visit from Hammonds Saltaire Band.
There’s something special about that rich brass sound in the Round auditorium, it’s enough to warm the cockles of your heart on a chilly winter’s day.
Under the direction of Morgan Griffiths and making full use of their award winning soloists, they play traditional, classical, popular and show tunes.
... Tickets are available from the theatre website or by calling their box office on 01723 370541
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It wouldn’t be January at the SJT without a visit from Hammonds Saltaire Band.
There’s something special about that rich brass sound in the Round auditorium, it’s enough to warm the cockles of your heart on a chilly winter’s day.
Under the direction of Morgan Griffiths and making full use of their award winning soloists, they play traditional, classical, popular and show tunes.
... Tickets are available from the theatre website or by calling their box office on 01723 370541
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The band are delighted to be returning to the Parish Church of St. John to take part in their Christmas celebrations. The night will feature a selection of festive and non-festive music as well as a chance for the audience to join in with some traditional carols.
Santa Claus is coming to Town Cootes & Gillespe arr R Dewhirst
... Rupolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Marks arr A Fernie
Silent Night Gruber arr B Gott Trombone Solo Matthew Brown
Snow Waltz German Trad arr G Richards
A Christmas Festival L Anderson
Tickets are £10 from Highgate Hardware or by calling 01484 307369.
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Just in time for Christmas we are selling Simple Gifts at the discounted price of £5.00. If you are looking for any other music related gifts for the band geek in your life then please take a look at the other items we have for sale as well, https://www.hammondsband.org.uk/online-sh op/.

The Hammonds Band have an immediate position available for a Kit/Percussionist.
We are based in Huddersfield and have a balanced concert/contest schedule, which include both the British Open and Brass in Concert in 2019.
Rehearsal nights are Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
... If you want any further information, or would like to come down to a rehearsal please contact Player Manager Chris Bentley on 07834 381994, or alternatively our MD Morgan Griffiths on 07552 913065.
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After receiving a surprise invitation and with less than four weeks to prepare the band delivered a superb performance at the Brass in Concert Championships yesterday in Gateshead. A big thank you to our Trombone soloist Matthew Brown for his brilliant performance of Robin Dewhurst’s Brasilia. Congratulations to Cory Band for another great winning performance .

The Hammonds Band are pleased to announce that Jason Evans has joined on assistant principal cornet. Jason was previously principal cornet for many years at Marsden Silver Prize Band where he won a number of soloist prizes. He brings a wealth of experience and quality to the front row and will make his contest debut as a Hammonds player at Brass in Concert Sun 18th November 2018.
Musical Director Morgan Griffiths said " It has been a great boost for the band to sign such a top player as Jason. We have admired Jason for many years and we are delighted he has agreed to become part of the team. His experience, talent and fantastic attitude have had an immediate positive impact on the band. I know he will be a huge success at Hammonds "

With the Christmas season fast approaching join the band and welcome in the festive period at our annual Christmas concert at Batley Town Hall.
Visit our website for more details and links to purchase tickets.

What a busy weekend for the band. A massive thank you to everyone in Mirfield and Elland who came to support our remembrance concerts. It was also a great privilege to play for the remembrance parade in Edlington this morning. No rest for the band this week as they are back in the bandroom tomorrow night preparing for next Sunday’s Brass in Concert Championships. 😀

The band really enjoyed tonight’s remembrance concert at the magnificent St Mary’s church in Mirfield. A big thank you to everyone who supported this very special event, hope to see you all next year.The band really enjoyed tonight’s remembrance concert at the magnificent St Mary’s church in Mirfield. A big thank you to everyone who supported this very special event, hope to see you all next year.

The band are delighted to have received a late invitation to perform at this years Brass in Concert at the Sage in Gateshead, Everyone has been working very hard this week on new repertoire for the event. This year is a very special anniversary for the Hammonds band as it is 40 years since the band won the contest conducted by the great Geoff Whitham.

The band have had a great day filming for Sky Arts in the bands home village of Saltaire.

The Band are really looking forward to performing again at the wonderful United Reform Church in Saltaire next Saturday 6th of October. The concert also features the Brilliant Bradford Youth and Junior Brass Bands and the programme is :- Birdland Ruler of the Spirits Overture Because, Cornet solo Philip Varley Hora Staccato... Bradford Junior Brass Band items Poem, Flugel Solo Catherine Owen The Waltzing Cat Tone Poem ‘Resurgam’ Hawaii Five O Siciliana and Giga, Tenorhorn Solo Zoe Wright Four Scottish Dances Malcolm Arnold Bradford Youth Brass Band Items Fantasie Brilliante, Euphonium Solo Ashley Higgins Bells across the Meadows Neapolitan Scenes Quality Plus. Tickets are available on the door we hope you can join us.
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