Emley Band, Yorkshire 3nd Section Require Solo Trombone [Archive]

ploughboy

24.01.2004, 11:34

Emley Brass band are seeking a quality and realiable, Eb or BBb bass player. One of our Eb's is retireing (at christmas really) we twisted his arm to stay on for the area!!, Instrument available, As is a rapidly improving 3rd section band with a great bandroom and social atmosphere!!

Plus, we don't say this lightly!!! A weekend in Scarborough in late May!!, That hot bed of Yorkshire banding is warned and ready for us!!!!

We are also seeking
1 Front row cornet (prefrebly with 3 lungs!)
1 Back Row cornet with 4 lungs! we need volume back there!,
And a Kit player. . . . must all be commited and willing to have fun!

Contact me for more info!!

cheers

ploughboy

08.03.2004, 12:02

Drummer wanted, W. Yorkshire. Also 1 BBb Bass and 2 Cornets (were very flexible in that section!!) Front or back row or rep..

Emley Brass Band, After a great performance on the area stage and a dissapointing result (whats new) are looking forward to the coming concert season, We've got loads of great music in the repotoire at the moment but we need a drummer to really complete our band, It's amazing what empty bars there are without a drummer!!!

We rehearse Monday's and Wednesday's 7.30 - 9.30 in our own spacious, central heated bandroom in our village of Emley, Emley sits just under the big mast and is less than 20 mins drive from, Wakefield, Sheffield, Barnsley, Huddersfield, South Leeds, Bradford, Where in the middle of everywhere!!!!.

Were very friendly and welcoming, will to take players of any standard that are commited and want to help the band steadily progress..

That's all you need to know, maybe, PM or Email me for any more details!!

Cheers
Garry

2nd man down

16.03.2004, 17:41

Can't believe there's no-one out there interested in this ad.

We're a band moving in the right direction just looking to fill the last few seats with like minded commited players, in a friendly and cheerful atmosphere.

Mondays and Wednesdays, there's always a welcome.

BassBoneShep

29.03.2004, 13:45

What a friendly band. Played with them yesterday at Pogson Bray (came 3rd) and it was great (hangover to prove it, the elephants in my head are doing the tango!)
Hope you fill your vacancies soon.

Nuke

29.03.2004, 22:22

There must be percussionists out there.
Having said that thanks to the bunch of happy people at emly brass ive now learnt to play percussion, but a treck from liverpool every monday and wednesday is pushing it for travel time unfortunately.

There a great bunch at emley and whoever gos would be more then warmly welcomed im sure.
Good luck findin people

The Cornet King

29.03.2004, 22:41

Drummer wanted, W. Yorkshire. Also 1 BBb Bass and 2 Cornets (were very flexible in that section!!) Front or back row or rep..
Garry

Hey Garry,
On the cornet front, i'd be happy to help you out if need be for concerts etc. Especially with the Easter hols coming up next week (3 weeks off uni). I'll be free for the next 3 weeks on Mon/Wed nights. I live in Hudds when not at uni (and still only Hull during term time) so would be happy to do some rehearsals/concerts if you need anyone, anytime. :D

Naomi McFadyen

29.03.2004, 23:14

Hey hunny!
You got my number... give me a call and I'll dep for you as and when I can, you know that ;-)
Chat soon :-)

ploughboy

30.03.2004, 01:05

Thanks for all your messages guys. I know I'm lucky to conduct such a great bunch of folks!

Chris - You're welcome up anytime to keep you're lip in, Are you aroud onthe 24th April? We've got a big concert and will be one front row short, If you're back then we'll find a local dep!!

Naomi!! - Thanks babe, now i know you can drive the depping is only a matter of time!!!

The Cornet King

30.03.2004, 11:44

Chris - You're welcome up anytime to keep you're lip in, Are you aroud onthe 24th April? We've got a big concert and will be one front row short, If you're back then we'll find a local dep!!

Hi Garry.
Thanks very much, I'll take advantage of your offer and 'come for a blow' from next week for a couple of weeks! :D
I am around on the 24th April, so consider me willing and available to dep!

I'll send you a PM Garry, get some directions to the band room etc.

Cheers.

Naomi McFadyen

30.03.2004, 12:24

Naomi!! - Thanks babe, now i know you can drive the depping is only a matter of time!!!

:-) Pleasure... be good to see you again hun.
I'll come along for a bang the week of the 19th... I'll be back northland that weekend... If you need me for that concert on the 24th, I'm free...
Be good to meet Mr Cornet King as well...
Chat soon...

;-)

NAS

30.03.2004, 12:34

Pleasure... be good to see you again hun.
I'll come along for a bang the week of the 19th...

Not had one for a while so I will do the honours... Beurgh.... :wink:

Aidan

30.03.2004, 12:47

beat me to it
beurgh

Naomi McFadyen

30.03.2004, 13:00

:lol: :wink:

ploughboy

30.03.2004, 15:36

I can't believe you've turned my advert into smut!!! What are you like :o

Cheers Naomi, I'll look forward to seeing you soon!! that's brill.
I'll check my PM's Chris

Garry

Dave Euph

30.03.2004, 16:11

:shock: well garry, you worked your magic again you cheeky devil, hope you get on fine without me for a bit, I'll back the end of April ;)

Cornishwomble

30.03.2004, 16:42

I'm looking forward to coming along and having a blow with Emley next month when I'm up there for a week or so.
Sound like iit's a friendly band, I've already had an invitation to get my water wings on for a trip to the coast!!

geordiecolin

31.03.2004, 00:06

I'm unavailable on the 24th Apr and don't play BBb Bass, but if you ever need a EEb Bass dep, let me know, although I'd need transport! (Could probably stretch to Barnsley/Penistown on the bus)

ploughboy

31.03.2004, 04:02

Thank you GC, I'm usually fortunate with my EEb's there both old and doddrery but good players and good bandsmen, Thanks fo rthe offer and if their ever missing will be sure to extend the invite, Might even manage a lift from Sheffield!!

Digger

31.03.2004, 13:21

With all these deps looks like I might be able to take the next couple of rehearsal off. I'll just meet you all in the Green Dragon afterwards. :lol:

Nuke

01.04.2004, 22:06

Now if you didnt meet at the Green Dragon afterwards you would be missing the whole point of going to the rehersal in the first place. In fact im sure that most people only go to band to go to the pub afterwards.
Ere Gary i can tell Gran you called im old and doddery but ill just add you said e was a rubbish player and needed replacing thatll make im happy. Other then that see you on monday when i get back from this semester. Also ill see these other percussionists youve promissed and that wicked tubular bells part that im supposed to learn.

2nd man down

02.04.2004, 13:08

With all these deps looks like I might be able to take the next couple of rehearsal off. I'll just meet you all in the Green Dragon afterwards. :lol:

Yeah, me too!! Pint of Old Peculiar please landlord... :guiness :bounce :guiness :bounce :hammer

manx_yessir

06.04.2004, 10:35

Thought this might be a good place to announce that I have now joined Emley on 2nd Cornet. Also the lovely Sally has joined. Any more players interested, please come along, you'll be made most welcome! :lol: (All bar about 3 or 4 of the band went to the Green Dragon after last Wednesday's practice....now that's what I call committment! :lol: :guiness )

ploughboy

06.04.2004, 15:19

It's our pleaseure at Emley to welcome Sally and Andrew to the band, we're all pleased to have good players and good drinkers around the stand.

Still looking for those pesky percussionists, interested?????

Nuke

26.04.2004, 21:36

Some good percussionists at the last concert but only borrowed. get them full time.

Well Worth It

27.04.2004, 10:17

You can't afford me full time :!:
:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

Call me anytime though Garry.

Nuke

27.04.2004, 15:19

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ploughboy

15.06.2004, 19:29

Who: Emley Brass Band, Great bandroom atmosphere, good standard of playing, Section 4 next year, Ask anyone how much fun we are!!

What: What? Principle Eb bass, can't you read? :shock: , Instrument available

When: Monday's Wed's 7.30 - 9.30, Asorted concerts and contests, we do have a great policy on jobs, we keep them when possible to one a weekend and not more than 3 a month, usually 2! That way we expect good attendance to all jobs because you've plenty of time for your other life, You HAVE another life??????? Deps are easy enough to find when you can't do a job!

Where: Emley is just off Junction 39 M1, so is easy to get to from, Leeds (25 mins), Wakefield (15 mins), Bradford (20 mins), Sheffield (25 mins), Barnsley (15 mins), Huddersfield (10 mins). We have folk coming from all over as you see!

What now: Get in touch, it's easy, PM me, Email me, Call me 07732 396 77 6, Talk to any of the band, there all here somewhere - 2md currently in BB house, Nuke, Sop til U Drop, Euph of Today etc etc....

what are you waiting for!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm expecting my phone to ring now :lol:

BassBoneShep

06.07.2004, 12:50

Sounded pretty good on Sunday at Brighouse, despite the rain.
Good opportunity for a Bass player to make their name. Hope you find one soon, Garry.

ploughboy

27.07.2004, 07:46

Who: Emley Brass Band, Great bandroom atmosphere, good standard of playing, Section 4 next year, Ask anyone how much fun we are!!

What: Percussionist (must be willing to do both tuned and kit, or be a tuned specialist), Back Row Cornet (come try our squad system on the back row).

When: Monday's Wed's 7.30 - 9.30, Asorted concerts and contests, we do have a great policy on jobs, we keep them when possible to one a weekend and not more than 3 a month, usually 2! That way we expect good attendance to all jobs because you've plenty of time for your other life, You HAVE another life??????? Deps are easy enough to find when you can't do a job!

Where: Emley is just off Junction 39 M1, so is easy to get to from, Leeds (25 mins), Wakefield (15 mins), Bradford (20 mins), Sheffield (25 mins), Barnsley (15 mins), Huddersfield (10 mins). We have folk coming from all over as you see!

What now: Get in touch, it's easy, PM me, Email me, Call me 07732 396 77 6, Talk to any of the band, there all here somewhere - 2md currently in BB house, manxyessir, Sop til U Drop, Euph of Today etc etc....

what are you waiting for!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm expecting my phone to ring now

ploughboy

31.07.2004, 09:07

Now with the Added bonus of 2nd Man Down, The Boc Bro Champion.

Cornishwomble

01.08.2004, 18:07

I found the missing bit of the jigsaw, it was down the back of my sofa!!

ploughboy

09.08.2004, 11:15

Our Solo Euphonuim player has moved on to a higher section (shorter drive) band, Keith leaves with our best wishes and good luck for the future, and of course he's welcome back anytime we're in the pub!!!

So to our future....... Emley Brass band now require a Solo Euph player, you've seen the Emley guys round here, there a great bunch. We're a 3rd section band (4th next year - 1 year visit :shock: ) The band both socially and musically are picking up a momentem normally associated with promoted bands! We have a good laugh and make some very good music along the way. If your interested in our top euph spot then give me a shout (pm, email or phone 07732 396776) and you'll be joining one of Yorkshire's brightest lower seciton bands.

Terrible Timp

30.08.2004, 16:37

YEAH GOOD LUCK KEITH

Somebody must want this position we are the best band in Yorkshire bring on the Lower section finals 2005 !!!

Drew
Percussionist in training
Emley Brass

Cornishwomble

04.09.2004, 08:21

I would definately recommend this band to any one who wants a good social side to their banding! A great bunch of players who make you feel welcome right from the start!
Mnd you, 2nd man down also plays for them so you'd better be broad minded too!

2nd man down

25.11.2004, 16:43

Emley Brass Band need 2 front row cornets to complete our already impressive cornet line up.

We are a progressive 4th section band looking towards a quick return to the 3rd section next year.

A really friendly bunch of people who work hard and enjoy a good social side too.
We play an entertaining mix of popular, traditional and testing music, more than enough to keep players of all interests enthusiastic.

We are a contesting band (including the Yorkshire Area contest and entertainment contests too) and have a full and varied concert program.

If you're interested please contact me by pm or email.

Emley is situated just outside Huddersfield, 15 to 20 minutes drive from either junction 25 of the M62 or junction 38 of the M1.

Look forward to hearing from you

2md.

2nd man down

25.11.2004, 16:46

Emley Brass Band are looking to recruit a percussionist to share kit and tune percussion duties with our existing excellent and exciting percussionist.

We are a progressive 4th section band looking towards a quick return to the 3rd section next year.

A really friendly bunch of people who work hard and enjoy a good social side too.
We play an entertaining mix of popular, traditional and testing music, more than enough to keep players of all interests enthusiastic.

We are a contesting band (including the Yorkshire Area contest and entertainment contests too) and have a full and varied concert program.

If you're interested please contact me by pm or email.

Emley is situated just outside Huddersfield, 15 to 20 minutes drive from either junction 25 of the M62 or junction 38 of the M1.

Look forward to hearing from you

2md.

robertbatty9015

25.11.2004, 23:19

i'll help out if there are any events you need to attend with a percussionist, but as i'm in 2 marching bands at the moment, i can't commit to a brass band... yet

robertbatty9015@hotmail.com

get in touch if you need help and we can try sort something out

Robert Batty

Halifax BBGB

Terrible Timp

29.11.2004, 14:34

Yeah come on guys someone must want to come n play for us We don't bite honest !!!!
Not quite sure about the impressive front row though 2nd Man Down !!!!

DublinBass

29.11.2004, 18:21

Does this mean you might become 1st or 3rd man down? I don't know if I could cope ;)

Liz Courts

30.11.2004, 08:51

I might be going to Huddersfield Uni next year, and if I do I'd love to join! Won't be there for another 10 months though...!! :D

2nd man down

30.11.2004, 11:35

Thank you for your reply Robert...in the mean time we will indeed bear you in mind for depping duties and long term we look forward to hearing from you when you have more time to commit to a Brass Band.

It would be good to have you in our team.

Cheers,
2md

2nd man down

30.11.2004, 11:38

I might be going to Huddersfield Uni next year, and if I do I'd love to join! Won't be there for another 10 months though...!! :D
Hey Liz!!

That would be brilliant if we could have you join us next year!! Good luck with the Uni application, and thank you for taking the time to reply.

Cheers
2md.

Cornishwomble

30.11.2004, 18:42

Hey Liz!!

That would be brilliant if we could have you join us next year!! Good luck with the Uni application, and thank you for taking the time to reply.

Cheers
2md.
Watch out for Cornish girls, as a cornishman I should know!!

2nd man down

30.11.2004, 19:29

Watch out for Cornish girls, as a cornishman I should know!!
wise words there Mr.Taylor, wise words! ;) However I'm sure Liz will fit in just fine!!

2nd man down

02.12.2004, 08:28

Emley Brass Band require a Principal Euphonium player to lead our euphonium section.

We are a progressive 4th section band looking towards a quick return to the 3rd section next year.

A really friendly bunch of people who work hard and enjoy a good social side too.
We play an entertaining mix of popular, traditional and testing music, more than enough to keep players of all interests enthusiastic.

We are a contesting band (including the Yorkshire Area contest and entertainment contests too) and have a full and varied concert program.

If you're interested please contact me by pm or email.

Emley is situated just outside Huddersfield, 15 to 20 minutes drive from either junction 25 of the M62 or junction 38 of the M1.

Look forward to hearing from you

2md.

2nd man down

14.01.2005, 11:27

In line with the new rules regarding this category, I'd like to thank all those that have replied to our advertising posts or contacted me personally and to update you;

we are still currently seeking to recruit a principal Euphonium, at least 1 tutti cornet and if possible a percussionist to share the duties with our two existing (and rather excitable) percussionists.

Please either reply to this thread, pm me or email me if you're interested in any of the above positions...

Come and join the friendliest band in the country, go on...I can tell you're dying to get in touch!

Cheers
2md.

2nd man down

09.02.2005, 10:28

Quick update on our situation.
Several new players have recently joined the band and following these additions and a re-shuffle within the band the following positions are still available

2 x tutti cornet
1 x back row cornet squad member
1 x 2nd Trombone
1 x tuned/kit percussionist to complete our team.

Please pm or email me if you are interested in any of the above vacant positions, we'd be more than happy to hear from you.

We feel this is a band on the way up, if you want to be a part of it, jump on board quick. :biggrin:

PeterBale

09.02.2005, 11:12

I've renamed this thread for you, since the original title was no longer accurate ;)

ploughboy

07.03.2005, 09:26

Emley Brass band are looking for a Front row cornet player, we would rather have a dedicated bandsman with the right attitude than a superstar player who doesn't feel he/her has to do all the rehearsals.

We are also seeking one more back row player for our Squad rotation system! No-one plays 2nd or 3rd cornet on every piece, hopefully swapping around means some of the boredem of um-chucks is shared out a little, We believe this is a unique system to our back row. Any seat (including rep) is available to the right player!

We're also seeking a tenor trombonist and a percussionist to add to the team.

We are a 4th section outfit that takes the music seriously in the bandroom but we don't take anything seriously outside!! We have a great team feeling round the stands and are keen to fill these last couple of seats!

Emley is just off Junction 39 of the M1, which makes it within 25 mins drive of Leeds/Wakefield/Sheffield/Barnsley/Doncaster/Huddersfield/Bradford (nearly most of West Yorkshire!!). We rehearse Monday's and Wednesday's 8 - 9.45pm.

We have our own (centrally heated) bandroom and instruments available for all our players. So . . . if this sounds like your cup of tea get in touch pm me, email me through our website www.emleybrassband.co.uk or ring me 077 3239 6776. Cheers Garry.

2nd man down

18.04.2005, 09:48

Following the retirement yesterday of Malcolm Smith (after 57 years of faithful, dedicated banding) we now have a vacant Eb Bass position to fill.

Emley Brass Band is a very friendly, good quality, hard working 4th section outfit and are looking for a return to the third section next year.
Applicants should be dedicated bandspersons, not shy to put in the hard work to help continue the steady overall improvement of the band and in return will enjoy a lively and enjoyable social side.

We also require a capable, dedicated and committed front row cornet player to complete our fast improving cornet team.
We rehearse Monday and Wednesday nights 8:00pm - 9:45pm and would love to hear from you.

Our recent contest results include 4th in the 2005 Yorkshire Area 4th section contest, and 2nd in section B of the local Pogson Bray contest.

If you are interested please contact myself by pm or email, or alternatively our Musical Director Garry Hallas (Ploughboy) by the same means.

2nd man down

12.05.2005, 16:46

Thank you for your interest in this thread, hapily we have manged to pick up Vic23 :biggrin: as a result, however, having shuffled round a bit we still could do with a front row cornet and we're still looking for that elusive Eb bass player.

Please contact me (pm or email) if you're interested.

2nd man down

01.07.2005, 11:15

Emley Brass band are looking to fill our last few remaining seats.

We require 2 dedicated and committed tutti cornets.

Applicants should be of a reasonable standard as the band is looking to move onwards and upwards from the Yorkshire 4th section, but more importantly should be prepared to rehearse twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00 - 9:45) with extra rehearsals during contest run-ups.

We also require a BBb or Eb bass player to complete our bass line up. Thanks to the versatility of our existing team we can happily accommodate either a BBb or Eb player. Once again, we are looking for someone who is prepared to rehearse twice a week.

We are a good 4th section band, improving at an impressive rate and looking to move out of the 4th section next year.

We have a busy concert program for this year, have already secured repeat bookings for 2006 and also enjoy our contests, recent results being 4th in our section at Malton Entertainment contest last year, 4th at this years 4th Section Yorkshire Area contest, and 2nd in our section at Pogson Bray own choice contest in April. We also compete at Whit Friday, this year beating several 3rd section and even 2nd section bands at various villages along the way.

If you would like to join and be a part of our friendly and hard working band, you can get in touch by either pm-ing me, emailing me (cjhowe@lycos.co.uk) or alternatively pm-ing our conductor Garry Hallas (Ploughboy).
We are situated within 15 minutes drive of either Juntion 25 of the M62 or Junctions 38/39/40 of the M1.

Go on, apply, you know you want to.
You'll never enjoy your banding more than with The Emley. ;)

'Ave it!!

ploughboy

01.07.2005, 23:26

Well said sir, cheers Crawf.

Come on! You know you want to!

Terrible Timp

04.07.2005, 13:34

Yeah come on people Join Emley !!

ploughboy

04.07.2005, 18:38

Following an excellent result at Brighouse, this must be one of the upcoming bands worth joining.

I'm so sure we've got the right blend at Emley, I gaurantee if you come down for a blow, you'll be giving us very serious consideration - Come 'on, check us out!!

Garry

2nd man down

15.07.2005, 13:03

Hopefully we have managed to fill our vacant 2nd trom spot (advertised elsewhere in this forum) but we are still looking to fill the seats advertised above.

If you're looking for somewhere fun but hardworking to play then please get in touch, I'm sure you'll enjoy it once you've come for a blow.

madandcrazytromboneguy

18.07.2005, 16:03

guys i heard emley at brighouse and they played a blinder and deserved their good final placing, i also know their md garry (ploughboy) and trust me, he's an MD on the players side, you don't get too many of them about these days, lol, so get yourselves and your instruments down to emley band, you can't miss them, they got a great big tower next to them lol!

ploughboy

21.07.2005, 00:57

Hey. . . As of tonight, Emley band only need one Front row cornet, (any tutti seat available to right person!) We now have a full compliment of Basses, 4 percussionists and a full trombone team (check out www.emleybrassband.co.uk for announcements) So all we need is a dedicated cornet player wanting to join a very quickly improving band that has big plans for the future, as well as a cracking social life!! Is this for you????? Get in touch asap. . .. .

2nd man down

29.07.2005, 13:02

We have now filled our vacant Eb Bass position, thank you to all who emailed or pm'd me, we are still however looking to fill our cornet section, and are still on the lookout for a capable and dedicated front row tutti cornet.

Please pm either myself or our conductor Garry (Ploughboy) for details if you're interested. ;)

vonny

29.07.2005, 13:26

Where is Emley? Sorry i'm not the brightest of sparks, but i'm cute! lol :wink:

2nd man down

29.07.2005, 13:53

Where is Emley? Sorry i'm not the brightest of sparks, but i'm cute! lol :wink:

Huddersfield basically, so we're probably about a 25 minute drive away from you. I used to work in Milnrow so I'm fairly certain you can do it in less than half an hour from Rochdale.

The quickest route for you would be to come off the M62 at J23 or 34, follow the signs for Huddersfield and then we're a 10 minute drive away once you've hit the Huddersfield ring road.

(pm me if you want some more in depth directions)

persins

29.07.2005, 14:44

From what Roy and Linda were saying, I'd happily play for Emley if I was up that way!
it's a bit far to go twice a week. 56 miles to Woodfalls and back is enough for me!!

Mind you, if Vonny is actually cute like she says, it may influence my decision!!!!!!!!!!!

vonny

30.07.2005, 11:18

I actually live quite a distance from Emley, and also i get lost following directions to the bottom of my street ;) so there would be no hope for me finding my way to your band.
I have just joined a band in Bolton, which i enjoy playing in...
I hope you find the right cornet player soon! :)

P.S... and persins i only tell the truth :tongue:

Sam Atherton

03.08.2005, 17:11

I went along to Emley for a blow on Monday. They're lovely bunch, and I really enjoyed myself. I even managed to follow 2md's directions to get there. ;)
If you're in the area and looking for a band you should definitely give them a visit, I'd join myself but I live a bit too far away!

Ruthless

06.08.2005, 15:23

Unfortunately you are a little too far away from Beverley (East Yorks) for me to consider a regular commute, but you can always call on me if you get stuck for a cornet or Flugel player (thats if rach and beaker have not got there first!) for a gig. I'm happy to help out, especially as you helped us at cottingham at short notice!

R

The Cornet King

08.08.2005, 20:49

I can vouch for the fact that they're all a cracking bunch...

Well worth popping down, and your guaranteed to love it.

madandcrazytromboneguy

09.08.2005, 02:41

CALLING ALL FRONT ROW CORNETS WITHOUT A BAND CLOSE TO EMLEY, JOIN EMLEY NOW!, tiz gud ya know ;)

2nd man down

09.08.2005, 12:27

Emley Brass Band are now advertising for a Principal Cornet and a Principal Euphonium to lead our two very capable sections.

Applicants must be of a good standard, possess good leadership qualities, and be committed to Monday and Wednesday night rehearsals (with extra rehearsals in the lead up to contests).
We are located within 15 minutes drive of J38 of the M1 and J25 of the M62 (Bretton near Wakefield and Brighouse respectively).

Please contact either myself (by pm or email cjhowe@lycos.co.uk (cjhowe@lycos.co.uk)) or our musical director Garry Hallas (Ploughboy) by pm if you are interested in either of the vacant positions. This is a unique chance to join one of Yorkshires friendliest and fastest improving lower section bands.

We would like to point out that these positions have become vacant due to the loss of Roy and Linda Taylor who, regrettably as far as Emley Brass Band are concerned, have taken the chance to move to bigger and better things, having been offered positions with a higher section local band.
Emley Brass Band have thoroughly enjoyed having Roy and Linda as members for this brief but quite successful period, and we wish them every success possible with their new band. :tup

Mrs Womble

09.08.2005, 14:54

Thank you very much. Roy and I have really enjoyed our time with Emley Brass Band and we wish the band and the players all the best.

Also anyone thinking of joining Emley, they make you feel very welcome, and are a brilliant band to play for.

Thanks again for your kind word! and don't forget we will help you out anytime you need it!

manx_yessir

09.08.2005, 16:26

As I travel from Horsforth, Leeds and others travel from other areas in and around the Leeds and Huddersfield areas, I'm sure a lift may be able to be arranged to rehearsals, concerts etc.

To repeat what Crawford said, I'd like to wish Roy and Linda every success at Marsden and to thank them for all their hard work at Emley. :clap: For Southerners, they're quite nice people too! ;) :tongue:

2nd man down

07.09.2005, 00:12

We're pleased to announce that we have now filled our Principal Euphonium vacancy, Jenny Erhardt having stepped in to the frey.

Jenny joins us having played Principal Euphonium and Solo Baritone with Todmorden Community Band, and more recently having depped with Hebdon Bridge on Baritone.
All the members of Emley Brass Band would like to warmly welcome Jenny (tMP's "Jen") to the band and we hope it will be a long, happy and succesful association. :D

We are still looking for cornets and if possible a Principal Cornet to complete our line up, if you're interested in filling one of our cornet positions please contact me or our Musical Director Ploughboy by pm for details.

Jen

15.09.2005, 16:00

All those people who say Emley are lovely and friendly are right!
I'm loving it thanks
Jen

manx_yessir

15.09.2005, 16:41

All those people who say Emley are lovely and friendly are right!
I'm loving it thanks
Jen

What a top post to have as your first Jen! Welcome to Emley....Ave It!

2nd man down

15.09.2005, 16:49

What a top post to have as your first Jen! Welcome to Emley....Ave It!

Absolutely!! You go girl...big us up!

flower girl

17.09.2005, 12:58

just wanna say any one who's thinking of playing with emley.... GO FOR IT!!!! U'll love it!!!

2nd man down

22.09.2005, 09:44

Emley band are pleased to announce the addition of yet another tMPer to our ranks... :D

Matt Lawson, formerly 2nd man down at Swinton and District Excelsior Band has joined our front row cornet team, adding some good quality strength in depth.

We're more than happy to welcome Matt to the team, and we hope that his association with the band is long, enjoyable and successful.

Remaining Vacancy
Our Principal Cornet position is still Vacant, if you would like to apply to fill our top cornet seat please pm either myself or our Musical Director Garry Hallas (tmp user name "Ploughboy").

rickcowens2005

23.09.2005, 16:01

glad to see your still playing! now in a real brass band! have fun and cya around at contests! give us a ring if you need any help at concerts/ non reg contests.

Rick x

All those people who say Emley are lovely and friendly are right!
I'm loving it thanks
Jen

2nd man down

23.09.2005, 21:18

And the recruitment drive continues...

Another signing today, we're pleased to announce the signing of Linda Atkinson to join our cornet section.

Linda isn't a tMPer (yet, but we're working on her :D;) ) and joins us having played previously with the Yorkshire Fire Service Band.

We now have a full cornet section (in fact for once we finally have a completely full band including 3 percussionists) apart from our Principal Cornet seat.
As stated before if you would like to apply to fill our Principal Cornet seat and help us on our march in to the 3rd section next year (hopefully) please pm either myself or our musical director Ploughboy (Garry Hallas).

Terrible Timp

24.09.2005, 19:52

May i also welcome all our new players and hope they have a great time with the Emley.
Come on people there must be someone out there who wants to play principle cornet with us !!! We dont bite HONEST !!

2nd man down

29.11.2005, 15:57

We are now a completely full 4th section band but for one capable cornet. We are fortunate that we are extremely flexible with our seating arrangements so your capabilities and committment would have a great effect on the seat available to you.

Emley Brass Band are now amongst the best 4th section bands in Yorkshire, recently winning Section B at Malton Entertainment Contest and also scooping Best Basses in the March, Best Basses overall and Most versatile Percussion along the way.

We also came 2nd at the 2005 Pogson Bray local own choice test piece contest and 4th at the Yorkshire Area Final in March, since which time we have added several more quality players to our ranks.

You would be joining a very friendly and hard working band that includes many tMPers including The Cornet King, myself, Matt Lawson, Sop till you drop, Manx_Yessir, Boomchickaboom, Miss Presley, Wahoolies, Popeye, DaisyGemma, Jen, Bassboneshep, Saxysuzuki, Terrible Timp and our conductor Ploughboy.

If you think you could be the last piece of our jigsaw please either contact me by pm or email, pm our conductor Garry Hallas (Ploughboy) or pm our Principal Cornet The Cornet King.

The Cornet King

29.11.2005, 19:29

Can i just add that anybody who might be interested in joining our wonderful cornet section can contact any of us in the strictest of confidence. You'd be more than welcome to 'come down for a blow' anytime you want to a rehearsal/rehearsals.

We'd love to hear from anybody at all that might be interested. :biggrin:

ploughboy

31.12.2005, 16:53

Emley brass band are still seeking the services of one cornet player, either back/front or rep seats are available to the right player.

We rehearse in our own centrally heated bandroom, in Emley (20 mins from Wakefield, Leeds, Hudds, Bradford, Barnsley and Sheffield) Mon's Wed's 8 - 9.45.

A great atmopshere both in the bandroom and socially, This years events wil inculde Area's, Whit fri, several great concerts, CD, and hopefully a nationals apperance!

Come see what all the fuss is about . . . . . . . .

Contact any of the band, Crawf (2nd man down), Cornet King (Chris) or Myself (Garry), for any info . . . . .

Happy New Year.
Garry

2nd man down

05.01.2006, 00:11

Emley band also require the services of a kit percussionist, especially for this years area contest in March, but preferrably with a view to a permanent position afterwards.

Unfortunately our existing percussionist has found himself with extremely heavy work and orchestra commitments and is unable to play at the area's.

If you are interested in either position advertised in this thread please contact any of the people mentioned above and we'll sort out some details to get you down to the band room.

It's a chance not to be missed, we're a really good 4th section outfit, hoping to progress to the 3rd section (results permitting in March) and are really realistically hopeful of an appearance at the finals in Harrogate in September.
Come and be a part of the rise of The Emley, you know you want to. :icon_cheesygrin:

ploughboy

08.01.2006, 18:26

Been a drummer myself i always look out for good percussive music, we have two players one who really only plays timps, and the other who plays the bits and bobs and piece's of glock etc etc. So we really need a Kit player, to complete our team, both of whom already have great attendance (like most of the band) so you won't be alone at thet back , because I know that's a bore!!

Come on, pop down for a play and see what you think of our repetiore and team, i'm sure you'll be impressed!

Garry

2nd man down

26.01.2006, 19:24

Quick update, we appear, hopefully, to have filled our kit percussion vaccancy for the area's, but we still need to complete our very capable and flexible cornet team.

If you're interested and you'd like to join one of the best 4th section (hopefully not 4th section for too much longer ;) ) bands in Yorkshire, simply contact us by the methods shown above, we'd love to hear from you.

ploughboy

12.04.2006, 19:15

Emley brass band are looking for a back row cornet player, at Emley we have a unique system, our back row squad rotation means that no-one plays 2nd or 3rd on a permenant basis, we swap piece by piece or concert by concert, hopefully this relieves a little of the bottom C boredom! If this sounds like your cup of tea come down for a blow and meet the team . . . .

We also are in need of a Bass player, Sadly our BBb Nathan Abbotts has decided to move on, he wants a tougher challenge and has had various offers from 1st and Champ section bands, We wish him well in the future wherever he lands he'll be a great asset as he's a top player and a superb bandsman. Back to our empty seat, we are seeking a BBb bass, but we are very fotrunate to have an Eb player who will swap if neccesary, interested? get in touch . . .

Emley, National Finalists 2006 (4th) 3rd section from 2007, rehearse Mon and Wed 8pm til 9.45. We have our own bandroom in the heart of the village. We try to stick to a policy of a couple of jobs a month rather than 50 in July and December!! We don't take bank holiday bookings as we like to have a life outside band!! As a result we have a cracking turn out on jobs and can take on very challeging concert music for a 4th (soon to be 3rd) section band! We also have a very good atmosphere around the band, and a good social side to compliment this!

So come on down, have a blow, no pressure just check us out! I'm sure once you've seen what we've got going on you'll be queing to sign on :-)

PM me, email: md:emleybrassband.co.uk, or get in touch through our website www.emleybrassband.co.uk

Cheers
Garry

The Cornet King

11.05.2006, 19:27

Just to say we still havent filled the above vacant seats and are looking to find somebody fairly soon with a view to having a full and settled squad for our attack on the National Finals in September.

If your thinking about it but not sure what we're like, get in touch with me or Garry and we'd be delighted for you to come for a blow anytime. We know once you've been and felt the atmosphere in the band room, you'll love it and want to stay!

So for all cornet players and Bass players looking for a band, give us a go!:p

manx_yessir

07.06.2006, 11:47

Just to add, due to other commitments, Emley Brass Band are now seeking TWO back row cornet players and one BBb Bass player.
If you want the opportunity to play for an extremely friendly and sociable band at the National Finals in September, then get in touch with anyone from Emley (ploughboy, The Cornet King, 2ndmandown, me, or any of the other Emleyites on here).

I myself read an advert on tMP a couple of years ago from Emley advertising for players and after popping down for a blow, I haven't looked back since. A better bunch of people you cannot hope to meet.

2nd man down

27.06.2006, 07:07

Emley Brass Band, a progressive and very friendly band, 4th section National Finalists 06 and already promoted to the Yorkshire 3rd section for 2007, are inviting applications for the position of Principal Cornet following the decision of our current Principal Cornet to accept a position with a local higher section band.

Applicants should be of a good standard, committed, with solid leadership qualities, and be willing and able to rehearse regularly on Mondays and Wednesdays. The successful applicant will head up a very good cornet section.

Please apply or notify us (in confidence) of your intention to apply by pm or email to either our Musical Director Garry Hallas (aka Ploughboy) or myself.

It is with real deep regret that we have to announce the departure of our Principal Cornet Chris Hoyle (The Cornet King) who will be leaving us after our gala fund raising concert in Emley on the 8th of July. Chris is an excellent player who has led our band with a quality of play that has been quite brilliant and speaking for myself it has been an honour and an education to sit on his left hand side. We would like to wish Chris every success with his new band when he leaves, and we thank him for all his hard work and the quality he brought with him during his time with us.

Temporary Noble

27.06.2006, 11:43

If anyone is at Brighouse March Contest on Sunday they could hear for themselves how well the band is sounding...

And with the finals just around the corner, what better time to join?

Good luck filling the seat Crawf...

The Cornet King

27.06.2006, 11:49

I'd just like to say that anyone wanting a top chair with a progressive band should definately consider Emley. They are a fantastic bunch of people, with a forward thinking and progressive conductor.

Like Kevin said above, come and listen to us at Brighouse or indeed at Emley Church on July 8 to hear how good a band it is. If anyone wants to know more about the band then PM Crawf, Garry or even myself and i'll tell you how good a bunch they are. As Crawf siad my reasons for leaving are purely down to accepting a challenge with a higher section band.

I thank Crawf for his kind words above, and i will wish Emley band every success in the National Finals and beyond. They deserve it.

TheMusicMan

27.06.2006, 12:54

Good luck with your new band Chris. After taking top spot on several occasions with us when we were out with a tMP band, we always knew you were destined for higher things. Just don't forget us eh...:)

The Cornet King

27.06.2006, 16:04

ploughboy

27.06.2006, 19:03

I can only echo whats been said above really, I'm sure everyone at Emley will feel the same as I do. Chris has been a first rate soloist with the band, a fine musical leader and an excellent friend to all. We couldn't have had a more dedicated bandsman on our top chair these last 9 months, I'd like to wish him all the best with the challenges ahead, I know i'll still see him on the golf course (winning of course!!)

So, are you out there? you've some big shoe's to fill as you can tell from this thread already. Have you the skills we require? the commitment? the soloistic flair?

We're offering a great bandroom atmosphere, and a chance to play with a rapidly progressing band and of course a National finals apperance.

So if you think you've got what it takes, get in touch . . . .

And again Many thanks Chris, hope we get work together again someday!

Saxysuzuki

10.07.2006, 13:12

2nd man down

17.07.2006, 16:27

Hopefully we have an exciting announcement to make regarding the topic of this particular thread once we have confirmed some details. Watch this space.

We still have a vacancy for one back row and/or tutti cornet (depending on ability of course), and we are currently on the look out for one Eb bass to complete out bottom end line up.

If you're interested and want to join the nations friendliest band and help our progress up through the sections please pm either myself or our Musical Director Garry Hallas (ploughboy).

We rehearse in our own very tidy, modern, centrally heated band room, just outside Huddersfield and easily within 20 minutes drive of junctions 38-40 of the M1 and junctions 24-26 of the M62.

We have an appearance at the National Finals in the 4th section yet to come, we're already promoted to the 3rd section as of next year, and in November we will be defending our title of Malton Entertainment Contest Class B Champions.

Come and have a go if you think you're up to it. :biggrin: :tup

yorkie19

17.07.2006, 17:03

want to join the nations friendliest band

Can you prove it? ;)

Charmed

17.07.2006, 17:07

Can you prove it? ;)

Hehe, I was tempted to say the same, but thought 2md may take offence! :biggrin:

PeterBale

17.07.2006, 17:09

Hehe, I was tempted to say the same, but though 2md may take offence! :biggrin:

But that would undermine his claim that they have the friendliest band ;)

2nd man down

17.07.2006, 22:28

Can you prove it? ;)

Yes!! Just come down to a rehearsal. :biggrin:

kiwisop

17.07.2006, 22:32

ive heard that a very very good sop player is going to join the emley on principle cornet.cant say who he is but i believe has played at the very top!!!

madandcrazytromboneguy

18.07.2006, 02:36

We rehearse in our own very tidy, modern, CENTRALLY HEATED BAND ROOM, just outside Huddersfield and easily within 20 minutes drive of junctions 38-40 of the M1 and junctions 24-26 of the M62.

CENTRALLY HEATED BANDROOM?, in this weather?!?!?!?!, u gotta b jokin!

LOL

manx_yessir

18.07.2006, 08:09

CENTRALLY HEATED BANDROOM?, in this weather?!?!?!?!, u gotta b jokin!

LOL

2md likes to turn the heating up full so he has an excuse to go to the pub afterwards, to quench his raging thurst!:cool:

2nd man down

18.07.2006, 12:05

CENTRALLY HEATED BANDROOM?, in this weather?!?!?!?!, u gotta b jokin!

LOL

ha ha! I didn't say we ever switched it on, we're (predominantly) Yorkshire folk after all. :biggrin: :rolleyes:

ploughboy

18.07.2006, 18:00

The heating is only used for the "foreign" softies, and lady Firth of course!
As the man in the middle, i'm usually dripping through at the end of rehearsals - even in the depths of winter, must be all that energy I put in???

ploughboy

26.12.2006, 14:10

Please see the last post in this thread for our most recent requirement.

Tis that time again, The Emley band are seeking A new Principal cornet, this person should be dedicated (we've heard that before!) talented and have a tolerance for siting next to tMP's very own 2nd Man Down!! We have 3 solid (very solid) players on the front row and we are pleased to say that our new principal will be sat on top (not literally) of our first full section for going on 3 years!

The small print! - we rehearse Monday's/Wednesdays - 8pm - 9.45pm. We're in sec 3 as of 2007. We do 4/6 contests each year which we take seriously (no point in goin otherwise). We are very well supported in our concerts, and often enjoy full, sell-out crowds with enthusiastic and appreciative reactions! We play a good selection of music (doesn't everyone?) And like every other band in the world - we say we're freindly too!

So don't take my word for it, pop along one night for a blow, and if you've a mate who PLAYS KIT bring them too!!! You'll see why I'm the Happiest MD in Yorkshire, and why I love working with The Emley team.

Hope to see you soon
Garry

md@emleybrassband.co.uk / PM / www.emleybrassband.co.uk (http://www.emleybrassband.co.uk)

2nd man down

02.01.2007, 12:37

Thank you all those who have shown interest in this position, we are pleased to announce that although the Principal Cornet seat is still available we have now been joined on our front row by Peter Rhodes, formerly of Grange Moor Band.
Peter joins us having helped Grange Moor Band rise from a non-competing status to the dizzy heights of the 1st section and has joined us to begin a fresh challenge.

All the team at Emley would like to extend a warm welcome to Peter, and we hope our association will be a long and increasingly successful one.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to Glyn Richards who has been our Principal Cornet up until Christmas, but who has chosen to leave to pursue other ventures. We wish him the best of luck in his future playing and thank him for the time he spent with us.

Anyone interested in the vacant Pricipal Cornet chair, please either reply as shown in the post above this one, or feel free to pm or email me for more info.

2nd man down

24.01.2007, 12:42

Thank you once again to all who have shown interest in this thread, happily it looks like we will have another announcement to make in the coming couple of weeks.

Once again tho, we still need a capable kit percussionist, particulary for the area's in March, but preferrably with a view to a permanent position. The 3rd section area test piece is a really good test piece to play with plenty to keep any applicant entertained.

Anyone interested should either pm or email me, or pm or email our Msical Director Garry Hallas (Ploughboy).

2nd man down

13.03.2007, 22:25

We now require just a percussionist (or two preferrably) to complete our bands line up.

See above for rehearsal and contact details, anyone wishing to join the percussion ranks of arguably the countries most friendly and welcoming band (that's us I'm talking about :rolleyes: ) will be greeted with open arms.

We enjoy a challenging, varied and interesting contest and concert program, and our repertoire is full of music to keep any standard of percussionist busy and entertained.

Hope to hear from you soon. :tup

ploughboy

13.03.2007, 23:22

We enjoy a challenging, varied and interesting contest and concert program,
:tup

So the next time you ask "what's this *****?" I can quote this back at you? ;-)

ploughboy

02.04.2007, 16:52

Hi Folks, Following the recent departure of our 2nd Baritone player Andy Sidwell, we are seeking a 2nd Baritone player, all the usual superlatives apply, freindly, dedicated etc etc.

We need one BBb or EEb bass player, we have a flexible section so can accommdate either to fill the section out. the rest is as above.

Other than these seats we DO have a full team, the same one as is seen on the contesting and concert stage! :-)

We rehearse mon & wed, 8 til 9.45. Have a good schedule (no bank holiday jobs etc) do some good contesting and have a lot of fun - still the best way to find all this out is to come down for a blow, you'll be made very welcome by the gang. See you soon then?

Either pm me or contact through the website - www.emleybrassband.co.uk (http://www.emlybrassband.co.uk)

2nd man down

11.07.2007, 12:38

Emley Brass Band, currently 3rd section, still require a 2nd Baritone and a BBb or Eb bass player to complete our line up.

We enjoy a very friendly social life, we have a varied, challenging and enjoyable repertoire of music, and under the guidance and baton of Garry Hallas are steadily becoming one of the best 3rd section bands in Yorkshire. We perform a good blend of contests, concerts and "other" jobs such as gala's and fete's.

We are recent winners of the 3rd Section at the Easingwold March Contest (finishing a respectable 7th overall) and are current Whit Friday March Contest Greenfield Village 3rd Section Champions.

Interested applicants should contact either myself or our Musical Director Garry Hallas (Ploughboy) by PM or email. All applications will be dealt with in strictest confidence.
Applicants should be dedicated and be willing to work hard.

We rehearse twice a week (with more rehearsals in contest run-ups), Monday and Wednesday nights, 8pm to 9:45pm, and are located within 15 minutes drive of junctions 38 to 40 of the M1, and junctions 23 to 25 of the M62.

ploughboy

15.07.2007, 18:23

Blimey I can't believe we've a thread for recruitment that goes on so long - I hope you didn't read all that ****, and we can cut to the chase.

BBb Bass player required. Must enjoy beer, playing the BBb Bass and playing octave's below the written part! Are you the man or woman for us? Oh and it's our ONLY empty seat, come for a blow see for yourself .

As above - Rehearsal Mon.Wed. 8-9.45pm, wonderful MD yada yada ya . . .

Join now for muchos fun! Cheers

Oh, If you're a really good Eb player - and I mean good. One of ours will swap and create a space for you!

Garry

2nd man down

14.02.2008, 08:14

Emley Brass Band will be on the lookout for a Flugel Horn Player after the upcoming Yorkshire area contest in Bradford.
It is with great regret that our current Flugel Player (Miss Presley) has decided she needs a complete break from banding due to other more pressing home life commitments and had said she needs to step down after the contest in March.

Applicants should be capable, hard working and dedicated (and able to keep up with Emley's social side too) ;) .

We still rehearse Monday and Wednesday nights, 8 till 9:45 in our own centrally heated band room in Emley.

If you're interested please contact myself, or our conductor (ploughboy) by email or pm and we'll get you down for a blow.

Thanks.

ploughboy

10.03.2008, 13:16

Having shuffled round our existing resources we have a very capable player now on Flugel horn, This has left a gap on SOLO CORNET, but basically we need one cornet player as we have the playes to move around even Sop would be a possibility.

So if you play cornet and would like to come along for a blow and check us out, I'll save the wild claims about how good we are until you've been. Hope to see you soon!

Garry

2nd man down

30.05.2008, 23:40

We're on the look out for a front row cornet player (the principal seat is even up for grabs if you have the right stuff, I'd rather not be sat on it!)

We're Yorkshire 3rd Section (4th at the last area contest), current Pogson Bray Trust contest section B champions, and are competing at Easingwold March Contest, Wychaven Entertainment Contest and Malton Entertainment Contest to name but a few later this year.

We enjoy a varied, entertaining and very challenging concert repertoire with soloists all round the stand and have an excellent friendly social side.

We rehearse Monday and Wednesday nights 8 till 9:45 (with additional rehearsals and sectionals in contest run-ups) and are located within 15 minutes drive from junctions 38 - 40 of the M1 and junction 25 of the M62.

If you're interested please apply to either myself or our musical director and conductor Garry Hallas (ploughboy), or indeed any one of the many band members we have on tMP.

C'mon, give us a try, you know you want to. ;)

ploughboy

06.07.2008, 20:29

Hey Folks, thanks for getting down our thread this far.

We are on the look out for a tuned Percussionist, We have an excellent Kit player who is happy to get up and dabble at other stuff now and again, we have a Timp player who's a learning percussionist, he is happy to have a go at other stuff but as he's only learning this is limited, he does however do an excellent job in that corner of the band. So I would like to recruit a Percussionist who is looking to do some Tuned playing, we have Xylo, tubular bells, Wide bar glock, Vibes and asorted other bits and bobs!! I am a percussionist so like to have plenty going on at the back. I would Ideally like to find someone with experience that can give some advice and guidence to our percussionist too!

I can quite boastfully say we have a full set of brass players so are only looking for a tuned percussionist, we do lots of indoor concerts and love taking part in entertainment contests so usually plenty going on there. We are doing the Whychavon entertainment Contet in Sept and Malton in Nov, busyish christmas and then pushing on to 3rd section area's next year (4th this year)

Rehearse in Emley, Mon/Wed 8 - 9.45, Do'nt believe in tons of extra rehearsals anywhere, we play hard every night and don't need to do 114 rehearsals in the last two weeks before a contest.

PM me, or 2nd Man Down if you fancy checking us out!

cheers for reading!

ploughboy

27.11.2008, 19:31

Evening folks.

Emley band are currently seeking a cornet player, We have one empty seat which can be wherever someone wants it to be. If we find, A Sop, 4th Man, Principal, Back row cornet player that would fill up our section again. Doesn't matter which player we find, everyone is willing to shuffle round to help keep the team topped up.

This year we've won at Pogson Bray (test piece) Easingwold (march) and Whychavon (Entertainment) so we've had a great year, and next year promises even more, with a settled team we're improving month by month. have an amazing bandroom atmosphere, and a lot of banter in the pub!

If you're interested give me a shout, pop down one night for a practice and check us out.

Cheers, Garry.

p.s. regarding the above adverts, we now have 3 full time percusionists, and only need 1 cornet player, so all the other vacancies have been filled. thanks.

ploughboy

01.09.2010, 23:50

It's nearly two years since we've advertised a playing position at Emley, Sadly tonight we have said farewell to Raymond Ruscoe. Ray has been at Emley since 1998, when he joined the team as a Trombonist, since then he's had spells on Baritone and Cornet. Everyone at Emley would like to wish Ray a happy retirement and we hope his golf now improves!

We are looking for a cornet player to further enhance the team at Emley, Front or Back Row, Principal - 3rd Cornet. We have a fabulous team here and thus could accommodate a player wherever he/she feels most at home.

We are a 2nd section band that enjoys a hard earned reputation for varied and entertaining concerts. This year we defended our Stocksbridge Band Club most entertaining band title. We try and keep a balanced schedule but like any serious band we do have the odd busy period and take the contests we enter seriously.

If you'd like to have a chat about joining us, or popping down for a blow one evening and checking us out drop me a PM or email (garryhallas@hotmail.com).

Thanks for reading.
Garry.

ploughboy

24.11.2010, 18:00

Evening good folks of tMP,

Emley band are seeking the services of a cornet player, from January 2011 we have shuffled our team around and ideally we are seeking a strong 2nd cornet player, we have been lucky over the last 3-4 years to have some great members on our back row team are you interested in joining us?

2011 will see our full team (once you join!) take on our 2nd year in the 2nd section, it's been a tough ride this year but we've a team full of players determined to make next year better. Next years schedule looks like . .

Feb - Brass at the Guild
March - Area Finals
April - Isle of Manx music festival (weekend away and having some fun and making some great music)
May - Aug - Concerts and a few marching contests
Sept - Oct - Entertainment contests, and concerts
- you know what comes next!! -

If you fancy a chat, just get in touch PM, email, phone etc. I'm happy to talk about my philosophy and our teams aims. We are a happy band that tries to have fun and enjoy our time together, but behind the bandroom door and on stage we work hard to forward the standards we have set ourselves over the last few years.

Hope to hear from you soon.

p.s. if you're reading this and think you could strengthen our team further up or down our cornet team please get in touch, we have some flexibility to work with . . . .

ploughboy

28.12.2010, 14:33

Howdy Folks,

Still heading towards 2011 short of a cornet player to enhance our team, Strong back row player preferred but if you fancy something more challenging then get in touch . . . . .

ploughboy

29.06.2011, 18:08

Emley Brass Band are looking to recruit a cornet player for our Front Row. We are happy to sort a seat out for you on any of the 4 you fancy, we've a very capable trio so far, It would be an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to learn the ropes to come in on 3rd man and work your way up, Or for someone looking for that Top seat that wants a very reliable team to support them.

We have ONE seat to fill and this is it, We have had a full to bursting team for the last 6 years at Emley, If you want to drop me a message I'll gladly take the time to tell you why I think that is. . .

We rehearse in our own excellent facilities in the centre of Emley, and then frequent the White Horse over the road. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8pm start. We have a forward thinking organisation and I can promise you a different outlook from the majority of bands out there, maybe that's why we have a full, happy bandroom.

We hope to hear from you soon! :)

ploughboy

07.07.2011, 15:53

Emley Brass band are sad to announce the departure of two of our team, Sam Creamer (Percussion) and Seb Zealand (Solo Trom) have been with us whilst studying Music courses at Huddersfield Uni. They have now both finished their courses (2:1's well done boys) and have moved home. They have both been excellent additions to the Emley team and we will miss them, and wish them every success job hunting and finding new bands closer to home.

Emley Band therefore have immediate vacancies on Solo Trombone and Percussion.

Our percussion section already has two regularly attending members (Mick and Drew) both super guys and good percussionists, so you'll be joining a section to be part of a team, not be the one guy at the back trying to get all the parts in. We have a very good selection of equipment and are always happy to fund new items required. We have an MD who as a percussionist chooses music wherever possible with our percussion section in mind, at least 75% of the pad has three perc parts in it. We would like someone who is happy to play all three sections (Kit, Timps & Tuned), being willing to have a go is important to us. If we were to find someone who has a desire to be a tuned specialist we'd be delighted too, but someone willing to share the parts out has been the way forward for us . . . .

Our Trombone section has been one of the strongest teams in the band, with settled players on Bass ^ 2nd Trom (both members of the organising team and both with over 5 years time with the band). So if you're interested in Solo Trom us you'll be expected to do some solo work, and to be featured in piece's usually bits from memory too, but you can expect great support from the rest of your team..

Emley Band have, over the last 5/6 years only had the odd vacant seat. We work hard at improving our team together and keeping players enjoying what we do. We have a very sensible concert/contest diary not over committing ourselves to too much work. We have a solid financial footing and everyone in the team chips in with the running of the band even if it's only a little job, it means someone else isn't doing everything! I work hard from the middle keeping programming fresh and innovative, you will find we play a lot of music that no one else seems to, and there's a fresh feeling to every concert we do.

We have had two tough years in the 2nd section and are going to be 3rd section from Jan 2012, but no one has left the band, no one is down hearted, we know we are still going in the right direction, and in a year or two when we get back to the 2nd section again we will stand a much stronger chance of making our mark. How many bands can say they've had two years at the bottom of the contesting pile and then got relegated, and still kept a full compliment of happy players!

This year we've have won the Otley Mayors challenge and we were delighted with our 7th overall at Grotton!

If you're interested in joining our team then please get in touch, PM or facebook etc, I'll gladly fill you in on all things Emley.

Cheers,
Garry.

2nd man down

18.07.2011, 12:30

I believe the percussion spot is now filled, however we are still on the look out for that Solo Trombone player...

ploughboy

23.07.2011, 15:28

We are pleased to be able to say we've filled our Front row cornet spot, and 3rd percussion seat and are now only seeking a Solo Trombonist. .

Our Trombone section has been one of the strongest teams in the band, with settled players on Bass ^ 2nd Trom (both members of the organising team and both with over 5 years time with the band). So if you're interested in Solo Trom us you'll be expected to do some solo work, and to be featured in piece's usually bits from memory too, but you can expect great support from the rest of your team..

for a little more Info please see post above this (#134) . . .

We're not taking our relegation lightly in the coming months we have planned a series of masterclasses for each section of the band run by some of Yorkshire banding's great names in order to encourage our team to be individually the best that they can be. . . . Alongside our concert commitments we are also going to working towards the Pogson Bray Trust Contest, Leicester Own Choice Contest, Butlins. . . Looking further forward a return to the Isle of Manx in 2013, and a couple of other exciting idea's in the pipeline too!!

Get in touch if you're interested, I'm happy to have a chat about some of the finer details of the Emley organisation . . .