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Details
Dewsbury Town Hall
Wakefield Old Road
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 8DG
England
Programme
John Barber – God Rest Ye Merry, Cha Cha Cha Men
Dan Forrest – The Hands that first held Mary's child
Performers
Jane Hobson – Music Director
Ben Dixon – Music Director
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir
Programme Note
A fun packed, exciting programme of Christmas music and songs from Grimethorpe Colliery band and Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir to fill you with Festive spirit. The beautiful strains of male voices soaring above a piano duet in the heart-rending tale of the Coventry Carol...Brass and percussion delivering Merry Men in a Cuban cha-cha, and the opportunity to exercise your vocal chords and sway along to magical , indulgent melodies...and there's more!
Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary. These include 16 Brass In Concert Championship titles, 11 times Yorkshire Regional Champions, two English National Championship victories, four times British Open Champions and four times National Champion Brass Band of Great Britain.
Since its inception in 1934, the Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir has been a cornerstone of musical excellence and community spirit in Huddersfield and beyond. Our journey is not just about music; it’s about fostering a love for the arts, supporting charitable causes, and enhancing the cultural fabric of our community.
