Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band
The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band is a British brass band formed in 1881. The band is based in Brighouse, in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England. The band is known across the world, and is regarded by many as the best and most consistent "public subscription band" in the world. They were the 2022 British Open champions, the current Brass in Concert, and Saddleworth Whit Friday champions, and were voted 2022 4Barsrest Band of the Year. The band are regarded as one of the finest brass bands in history, and are in high demand across the globe.
The Brighouse and Rastrick band celebrating their victory at the 2022 British Open Championships
Brighouse and Rastrick playing their finale, "The Floral Dance", at Towersey Festival 2018, with the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain trophy displayed
Roundabout in Brighouse
In Britain, a brass band is a musical ensemble comprising a standardized range of brass and percussion instruments. The modern form of the brass band in the United Kingdom dates back to the 19th century, with a vibrant tradition of competition based around communities and local industry, with colliery bands being particularly notable. The Stalybridge Old Band was formed in 1809 and was perhaps the first civilian brass band in the world.
Soprano cornet
Tenor Horn
Baritone horn
Tenor trombone