Entertaining Brass Music for All Occasions
About
We are a traditional British-style brass band known in our town affectionately as "The Silver Band," Our name pays homage to the historical tradition of bands competing for prestigious silver-plated prizes which we continue today.
We love performing and are proud of our heritage. Read about our history here.
We rehearse every Tuesday night at Gracious Street Methodist Church, HG5 8AN
Pat Tankard, President
Players
Cornets
Principal Cornet - India Harby
Solo Cornet - Richard Hall, Beth Harby, Kate Davison
Soprano Cornet - Polly Sykes
Repiano Cornet - Louise Garrett
Second Cornet - Claire Thompson, Ella Grooby
Third Cornet - Catherine Lea, Shirley Thompson, Ailsa Brookes-Plowman
Tenor Horns
Flugel Horn - Rachael Andrews
Solo Horn - Lesley Kinder
First Horn - Sian Abbey
Second Horn - Denise Wilson
Baritones
First Baritone - Alastair Martin
Second Baritone - Ellen Perry
Euphoniums
Principal Euphonium - Adam Kitching
Second Euphonium - Paul Grooby
Trombones
First Trombone - Charlotte Whittingham
Second Trombone - Mark Howson, Harry Lea
Bass Trombone - Toby Owen-Hughes, Patrick Organ
Basses
E Flat Bass - Will Waldemeyer, Sam Owen-Hughes, Jenny Langley
B Flat Bass - Alex Batteson, Peter Lacey, Freddie Lea
Percussion
Al Brookes-Plowman, Josh Taylor
New Players are welcome, get in touch with us.
People on holiday and want to pop in are very welcome
Musical Director
Nick Garrett
Nick has conducted the band since September 2017. He was previously Assistant Musical Director and has been principal cornet for the Harrogate Band.
"When I walk down Knaresborough's high street people stop me and ask about'The Silver Band', what we do makes a difference and means something to people and that's what I love."
Training Band
Musical Director
Denise Wilson
"Denise is amazing, she's so patient and takes a really fun rehearsal."
"I love brass band music and to learn to play is brilliant, Denise makes it fun."
Join our training band as a total beginner or a new starter. It's friendly and fun. Adults and children are welcome. It won't cost you anything, instruments are provided.
Contact knaresboroughsilver@gmail.org to find out more
We rehearse Tuesdays at 18:45 - 19:30 at Gracious Street Methodist Church.
We’ve a very long and interesting history of providing entertaining music for all occasions and we enter a variety of competitions throughout the year. We’re very well supported in the town and we feature in significant town events all through the year such as the great Knaresborough Bed Race, Remembrance Sunday and numerous Christmas events. In our past we were involved in a riot in the Castle Yard!
We’re known locally for our entertaining concerts which often raise hundreds of pounds for local good causes.
We've visited Knaresborough's twin town of Bebra in Germany and hosted their band many times.
Formed in the first half of the 19th Century, we are one of only a few bands to have been in continuous existence since.
These days we perform at a wide range of concerts, contests and events around the North of England each year, including the world famous Durham Miners' Gala.
The main band rehearses each Tuesday between 19:30 and 21:30pm at Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough. If you are interested in joining, you are very welcome to come to a rehearsal to play or to listen. Our training band starts at 18:45 finishing at 19:30.
To contact the band please email knaresboroughsilver@gmail.com