Shepherd Group Youth Band Holme Valley Contest success

The Shepherd Group Youth Band, based in Huntington, achieved impressive results at this year’s Holme Valley Contest, marking another important milestone in the ensemble’s growing reputation.

Competing against talented youth and community bands from across the region, the group delivered a confident and polished programme that impressed both adjudicators and audience members.

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The band is conducted by Craig Brown and features many players from across York and beyond.

Mr Brown said: “Their disciplined playing, musicality, and strong stage presence earned them high praise, reflecting months of dedicated rehearsals and they were crowned first winners and also received a separate award for performing the ‘Best Hymn Tune’.

Shepherd Group Youth Band with conductor Craig Brown (Image: Supplied)

“Players regularly perform and compete representing our city on stages like Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, York Barbican, and The Glasshouse, Gateshead.

“They form part of the Shepherd banding organisation who off performance opportunities throughout their 6 bands, as well as tuition and ensemble playing for absolute beginners of any age.”

For more information or to see where you can next see one of the bands visit www.shepherdbrass.org.uk

Craig Brown Shepherd Group Youth Band conductor (Image: Supplied)