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Our Bands
Meltham & Meltham Mills Band
Meltham & Meltham Mills Band is an inclusive and welcoming brass band for anyone who shares a passion for making and enjoying great music. We rehearse twice a week in our dedicated bandroom in Meltham, Holmfirth a space we’ve proudly called home since 1958 and which is owned by the band.
Our roots go back over a century, and we’re proud of the strong musical tradition that has shaped our identity. Today, we continue to build on that heritage by competing in the Second Section, taking part in both Regional and National competitions. Alongside contesting, we perform concerts locally and across the region, bringing brass music to audiences of all ages.
Community is at the heart of what we do. We run initiatives such as our Beginners Band, Community Band, and Brass Roots Project in partnership with local schools, helping to inspire and nurture the next generation of players. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting out, there’s a place for you in our organisation.
Monday & Thursday 7.45pm - 9.30pm
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Meltham & Meltham Mills Band
Bent House, Tinker Lane,
Meltham, HD9 4EX
Meltham Community Brass
Meltham Community Brass is an ideal environment for our BLAST players to progress to We are proud that many of the current members learnt to play a brass instrument with Meltham BLAST. If you are interested in joining our community band, then please come along and meet us. There is no cost and instruments can be provided. The community band is conducted by John Turner who has worked with the former Junior Band for many years. The music is selected carefully so players of all levels can progress and enjoy.
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Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm
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Meltham BLAST
Meltham Junior BLAST was set up in 2022 to give 7 -17 year olds an opportunity to learn to play a brass instrument. There is no cost and instruments are provided. Tuition is by Tom Haslam, Musical Director of the Meltham and Meltham Mills Band. Meltham Junior Blast will perform some of the pieces they have learnt this morning. We are extremely proud of their progress as some players have only been playing for a few weeks.
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm Term time only
Brass Roots Project
Links with Meltham CE School
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In 2019, Katy Jones, Principal Trombone of the Hallé Orchestra and Meltham resident, approached us about beginner brass provision. At the time, we had a Junior Band but no starter group. Katy offered to teach at Meltham C of E Primary School, and with the school providing the hall, we sourced and repaired spare instruments. After an assembly and sign-up, over 90 children showed interest, and 20 were selected for weekly lessons led by Katy, supported by our band.
Covid halted progress, but once restrictions lifted, the school brass group restarted from scratch. A highlight each year is attending the Hallé “Come and Play” event, where children perform alongside the orchestra – including Katy herself. The first trip in June 2022 was unforgettable.
Today, the school band is thriving with over 30 young brass players, now led by Rachel Taylor and Paula Spittlehouse, continuing to inspire the next generation of musicians.
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