Kippax welcome Julian on 'Sop'
25/07/10 14:18
A warm welcome to our newly-recruited Soprano cornet player, Julian Holling. Having previously played with Strata Brass in South Yorkshire Julian made his concert debut in front of a full-house at Saturday night's concert in Goole. Welcome Julian!
Keith celebrates his 65th!
18/07/10 20:12
Bass Trombonist Keith Fairburn celebrated his 65th Birthday in fine style on Saturday. Friends and Family including many band members past and present attended Keith's party at the Band club, enjoying an evening of socialising and 'catching up' with old friends.
Congratulations Keith, here's to many more!
Congratulations Keith, here's to many more!
Cat's farewell as Kippax return to the Club
11/07/10 07:25 Filed in: News
Sunday evening's club concert (8:00 pm) marks the farewell engagement for Percussionist Catherine Nye.
Cat shortly makes the journey south to start her year-long work placement with Glaxo SmithKline in Stevenage, having been the mainstay of our Percussion section for several years, Cat will be greatly missed. The Band wish her 'all the best' with her placement and hope that she remembers where we are on her return north!
Cat's departure opens up a place on our Percussion section so any interested players should contact Band Chairman Colin Moss on Tel: 01977 709901 or email: colinmoss@talktalk.net
Cat shortly makes the journey south to start her year-long work placement with Glaxo SmithKline in Stevenage, having been the mainstay of our Percussion section for several years, Cat will be greatly missed. The Band wish her 'all the best' with her placement and hope that she remembers where we are on her return north!
Cat's departure opens up a place on our Percussion section so any interested players should contact Band Chairman Colin Moss on Tel: 01977 709901 or email: colinmoss@talktalk.net
Cabaret tickets now on sale
30/06/10 21:04 Filed in: News
The Band will be hosting our annual Cabaret evening on 18th September, with this year's theme being devoted to music from the musicals. A booking form is available in Microsoft Word format in the menu above (see 'Cabaret order form')
Departures spark recruitment drive
16/05/10 19:55 Filed in: News
Sunday's club concert saw the last appearance for two players. Long-serving Solo Trombonist Paul Wilkinson leaves for a fresh challenge and front-line cornet player Cheryl Spencer is moving on to join her local band EYMS. Both go with our best wishes.
These departures do however open up new opportunities and Kippax are now actively recruiting to fill the Solo Trombone, and Bass Trombone chairs. Anyone interested should apply in confidence to Band Chairman Colin Moss on Tel: 01977 709901 or email: colinmoss@talktalk.net
These departures do however open up new opportunities and Kippax are now actively recruiting to fill the Solo Trombone, and Bass Trombone chairs. Anyone interested should apply in confidence to Band Chairman Colin Moss on Tel: 01977 709901 or email: colinmoss@talktalk.net
Hatfield in the club in june
16/05/10 19:50
The Powerfuel Hatfield Band are our guest band in the club in June. Fresh from their appearance at the Spring Festival in Blackpool, we look forward to an exciting programme from the Band.
Proceedings kick-off as usual at 8:00pm on Sunday 13th June.
Proceedings kick-off as usual at 8:00pm on Sunday 13th June.
New recruit joins on 1st Horn
10/05/10 19:50 Filed in: News
A big welcome to Stephanie Rutherford who joins the band on 1st Horn. Fresh from an extended travelling break Stephanie was straight into the hot seat, making her concert debut at Sunday's band club concert.
Stephanie's arrival marks the end of a long search for the 1st Horn chair, Anita and Andrea will be relieved to finally land a mate!
Stephanie's arrival marks the end of a long search for the 1st Horn chair, Anita and Andrea will be relieved to finally land a mate!
The kids are alright!
10/05/10 19:15 Filed in: News
Sunday's band club concert saw Kippax open up with two pieces making their premiere in the club. MD David's edit of 'The Arabian' got proceedings underway in rousing fashion and the band followed-up with their prize-winning own choice work 'Tallis Variations'.
The real stars of the show though were the Kippax Youth Training Group who then took centre stage with Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' opening a 20-minute spot under the direction and encouragement of Paul Wilkinson. A full-house comprising many proud parents and grandparents were very appreciative and gave the boys and girls a very warm reception.
The real stars of the show though were the Kippax Youth Training Group who then took centre stage with Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' opening a 20-minute spot under the direction and encouragement of Paul Wilkinson. A full-house comprising many proud parents and grandparents were very appreciative and gave the boys and girls a very warm reception.
2nd place at Buxton
03/05/10 07:24 Filed in: News
Playing off a number one draw with Philip Sparke's 'Tallis Variations', Kippax returned from Derbyshire with a very creditable Second place and a tidy haul of silverware.
David and the Band felt that 'Tallis' was well-suited to our strengths and so it proved, finding favour with Adjudicator David Horsfield. Indeed Kippax were only pipped to First prize by the Championship section graded GT Group Peterlee Band, who dusted off their area test piece to take the First prize. And so we made the late journey back to West Yorkshire with no less than three pieces of silverware, with the Trophy for Second Prize (and £200), another for the Best placed First Section Band and to round things off Nigel (Principal Cornet) took the soloist prize.
Finally, a special thanks to Alison Grantham (EYMS Band) and Tony Wood (Horbury) who 'depped' on First Horn and Bass Trom respectively, thanks both!
David and the Band felt that 'Tallis' was well-suited to our strengths and so it proved, finding favour with Adjudicator David Horsfield. Indeed Kippax were only pipped to First prize by the Championship section graded GT Group Peterlee Band, who dusted off their area test piece to take the First prize. And so we made the late journey back to West Yorkshire with no less than three pieces of silverware, with the Trophy for Second Prize (and £200), another for the Best placed First Section Band and to round things off Nigel (Principal Cornet) took the soloist prize.
Finally, a special thanks to Alison Grantham (EYMS Band) and Tony Wood (Horbury) who 'depped' on First Horn and Bass Trom respectively, thanks both!
Volcanic ash hinders Buxton preparation
25/04/10 19:48 Filed in: News
Who would have thought that a volcano in Iceland could have such an effect! At one point last week we had four players stranded overseas with Anita (horn) and Nats (Cornet) in Jamaica, Graham (Baritone) in Turkey and Lee (Euph) in Paris, all with no immediate prospect of getting home.
Thankfully all are now back on home soil and took part in Sunday's rehearsal ahead of our next contest at Buxton on Sunday 2nd May. With a 'mixed' section of 1st and Championship section Band taking part, the own choice test piece that David has chosen is a demanding but enjoyable piece which the Band has not previously played on the contest stage.
If you fancy a day out on the bank holiday weekend to support the Band, the contest takes place at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton town centre, with our section commencing at around 6:00pm
Thankfully all are now back on home soil and took part in Sunday's rehearsal ahead of our next contest at Buxton on Sunday 2nd May. With a 'mixed' section of 1st and Championship section Band taking part, the own choice test piece that David has chosen is a demanding but enjoyable piece which the Band has not previously played on the contest stage.
If you fancy a day out on the bank holiday weekend to support the Band, the contest takes place at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton town centre, with our section commencing at around 6:00pm