Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band - The History of Brass Band Music - The Salvation Army Connection

📣 TRIBUTE | ELGAR HOWARTH Grimethorpe Colliery Band are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Elgar Howarth, one of the most significant musical figures in its history. Born in 1935 and educated in the 1950s at the University of Manchester and Royal Manchester College of Music, he went on to have a hugely successful and influential career in orchestral and operatic music circles, and was widely regarded as a pioneer of post-war brass band music. His influence on Grimethorpe Colliery Band, and t

The 'Grimley colliery band' play 'An Irish tune from County Derry' in the famous scene from 'Brassed off' | Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Concerto d'orange juice at Brassed Off Live with Jamie Smith | Grimethorpe Colliery Band

The Grimethorpe Colliery Band plays MacArthur Park at the European Brass Band Championship's Gala Concert 2008 at Stavanger | Grimethorpe Colliery Band

The standing ovation for Grimethorpe Colliery Band’s tribute to the one & only Richard Evans at last night’s European Brass Band Association Championships performance in Birmingham Town Hall. This was for you Richard. Thank you for the music and the smiles. Rest In Peace Maestro ❤️ www.grimethorpeband.co.uk | Grimethorpe Colliery Band

🎬 BRASSED OFF LIVE, SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭 Grimethorpe have returned from a sensational weekend in Lucerne, Switzerland to play two concerts of the legendary Brassed Off film score live to the film for thousands of European fans who have eagerly waited over two years for this rescheduled event. Another hugely emotional experience for all involved - everyone at Grimethorpe would like to thank the wonderful Ludwig Wicki, as well as the 21st Century Orchestra who accompanied the band on stage and Obrass

A hymn tune without words, but the most powerful music we know - Gresford, the Miner's Hymn. A piece that is close to the hearts of Grimethorpe Colliery Band and the people of South Yorkshire. To celebrate and commemorate the incredible life and service of our wonderful monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Requiescat In Pace. | Grimethorpe Colliery Band