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Clifton and Lightcliffe Band

appearing at

St. John The Evangelist

Clifton, Brighouse, West Yorkshire

Tuesday 18th of December 2018

19:15 - 21:30

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Clifton and Lightcliffe Band

Genre

Live Performance
Brass Band

Description

It is thought that the Clifton and Lightcliffe Band was formed in 1838 when most of the inhabitants of the villages around were employed in either agriculture or coal mining, the formation of the band was a way to escape from the hard work and poor conditions at that time.

In the early 1900’s the band competed and won a few major prizes at the famous Crystal Palacein London, where the National Brass Band Championships were held each year. More recently the band qualified for the National Championships in 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2011. In 2012 the band was promoted to the first section for the first time in its history and at the qualifying rounds in 2013 came a very credible 6th place.
In 2014 the band competed again in the first section and again managed 6th place which means they have now consolidated their position in the section.

The band has also toured abroad, performing in France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy.
In 2010 the band was invited by the Golden State British Brass Band and the Pomona Wind Band in Los Angeles to perform concerts around the California area including the famous Disney Park. In 2015 the band will be performing three concert on Lake Maggiore Italy.

The band has also produced its first commercial CD with a very generous donation from the National Lottery Commission, included on the CD was a composition written especially by Darrol Barry for the band entitled The Rise of the Phoenix, another CD The Lost Chord was recorded in December 2012, and the band released it latest double CD in December 2014 which along with the senior band features our B Band.

As well as the senior band the association also has a ‘B’ band made up of 34 younger and more inexperienced players who when the opportunity arises pass through to the senior band.

All the band members are amateur musicians with ages ranging from 14 years up to 65 years of age and all give their time freely to come and make music.

We perform around 60 concerts each year in and around the local area helping to support other groups such as local churches, school and hospitals with fund raising activities.

The Association has no commercial financial backing and all the funds are raised with the hard work and dedication of its members.

Rehearsals:

Senior Band Tues/Thurs 8.00 - 9.45
B Band Friday 7.00 - 8.15pm and Sunday 10.00 - 12.15pm
Training Band Saturday 10.00 - 11.00am
Percussion class Saturday 9.00am - 10.00am

All at the Band Headquarters on Birkhouse Road,
Ballif Bridge, Brighouse.

St. John The Evangelist

Venue Type

Church

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Description

In 1856 a committee was formed to consider building a church in the village of Clifton, and in the following year Sir George Armytage of Kirklees gave the land on which it was too be built. It was estimated that it would cost £1400 to build the church and many local people gave money towards this, so that in 1858 the foundation stone was laid and the church was built.The church was completed in 1859, and was consecrated in 1860 and acquired full Parochial status in 1887.

In 1994 an extensive re-ordering of the church was undertaken which encompassed the following changes and improvements:

The choir stalls and pews were removed.
An area at the rear of the church was partitioned off to create a narthex and upper room together with kitchen and toilet facilities.
The ageing pipe organ was replaced with an electronic organ and this has proved a more than adequate replacement.
Installation of an “induction loop sound system” to benefit the hard of hearing.

More recently a further full re-decoration, with other improvements, was undertaken in 2007 which was largely made possible by a generous bequest from the family of a former Mayor of Brighouse. Further improvements and changes made included:

Changes to the lighting to provide a more aesthetically pleasing environment and, at the same time, improve energy efficiency.
Removing of the dais in order to render the chancel area more adaptable for other uses, particularly concerts.
Complete re-carpeting.
New energy efficient boiler (servicing the narthex and upper room).

Christmas Concert
- Tickets not required
- Collection at the end of the concert

Towngate,

Clifton,

Brighouse,

West Yorkshire,

England,

HD6 4HP.

Family Friendly

Free Admission

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