Clifton & Lightcliffe
History
It is thought the band was formed in 1838 and is based at Bailiff Bridge near Brighouse. In the early 1900's the band competed and won a few major prizes at the famous Crystal Palace in London, where the National Brass Band Championships were held each year. More recently the band has qualified in 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2023 and 2024.
The band has toured abroad, performing in France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Italy. In 2010 we were invited by the Golden StateBritish Brass Band and the Pomona Wind Band in Los Angeles to perform concerts around the California area including the famous Disney Park.
The band has recorded five CD's, The Rise of the Phoenix, The Lost Chord, Reflections which also features our B Band, Live in Italy and Christmas Joy, These can be purchased via our web-site.
We perform around 40 concerts each year in and around the local area helping to support other groups such as local churches schools, hospitals with fund raising activities. The Association has no commercial finanial backing and all our funds are raised with the hard work and dedication of its members.
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Principal Players
Soprano - Panette Harrison
Principal Cornet - David Crisp
Flugel - Jill Crisp
Solo Horn - Alex Crisp
Solo Baritone - Janet Bell
Principal Euphonium - Adrian Harrison
Solo Trombone - Alex Smith
Eb Bass - Allan Holdsworth
Bb Bass - Michael Smith
Percussion- Russell Coppin
