Band History.

There has been a history of Brass Bands in the Bedale area since the late 1800‘s, but unfortunately, perhaps due to the fact that many players would have been from military stock they did not last.   The first Band that we know of disbanded in the early 1900's, the next lasted from 1949 to 1954, and then the third from 1963 to 1975. At some time the Band was apparently linked to the Ancient Order of Foresters - does anybody have any information about this ?? please contact us !   This brings us up to date, as the present Band was started in 1987.   To try to ensure that the Band has a steady input of players, we place a strong emphasis on training. These learners, aged from 7 upwards progress through the Royal College of Music exams and are the future of this and other Bands.

Take a look at these 4 photographs :-

Here we can see the Band at the turn of

the 20thCentury :-

Do you recognise anyone? somebody from your family? - again please contact us!

Spring Charity fete in Burnsall. May 3rd                        Bedale Gala 21st June 2008 ..    Summer Charity Concert in Bedale Church. June 08 Mayors Charity Concert 11th April 2008 2007 Winter Concert in St Gregory's Here we can see that all sorts of ordinary people from the younger generation up to those of more mature years are able to get together and enjoy making music If you have even a passing interest in Music, please contact us and come along and have a go, you never know, the next concert could include you! To be Continued ............ Home Page | The Band | What's On | Past Events | Sponsors | Links | Contacts To email us: