Mirfield Silver Band 1954-1960
| This band no longer exists. | |
| Region: |
Yorkshire
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Has Parent Of
British Railways Mirfield
1946-
Mirfield Silver Band was formed June 1954. It was formed from a nucleous of members of British Railways (Mirfield Division) brass band (which had formed in 1946) together with a few members of Mirfield Military Baptist Band and Ravensthorpe Subscription Band. By 1957, Mirfield Silver Band had over 30 playing members.
Mirfield Silver Band was wound up in 1960 due to a lack of financial backing and poaching of key players by other local bands. This was reported in Huddersfield & Holmfirth Examiner on Saturday 14 May 1960.
| Date | Contest | Position | Test Piece | Draw | Conductor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 1959 |
British Open Spring Festival (Junior Shield)
|
W | English Folk Song Suite 1956 | William Henry Exley | |
| 17 May 1958 |
British Open Spring Festival (Junior Cup)
|
Three English Pictures | Edgar Whitham | ||
| 01 Mar 1958 |
Yorkshire Area (Fourth Section)
|
The Joy of Youth | Edgar Whitham | ||
| 09 Mar 1957 |
Yorkshire Area (Fourth Section)
|
The Black Prince | Clifford Robinson | ||
| 26 May 1956 |
British Open Spring Festival (Primary Cup)
|
E. Hey |