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Dobcross Youth Band, a thriving brass band on the outskirts of Oldham, is seeking an inspirational and engaging brass teacher as Associate Musical Director for its training band. The successful...

Huge congratulations to our dedicated band secretary, Jenny Wood, who has been awarded the Brian W Hicks Memorial Shield by Brass Bands England at their annual conference. The award recognises...

Our Principal Cornet Amy Naylor and First Horn Eva Burke were invited to play in the National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain and enjoyed a week-long residential course at...

Playing a musical instrument and being part of a band opens up so many opportunities for youngsters – and this summer has seen Dobcross Youth Band players really embody that....

A brave seven-year-old boy with an ultra-rare condition has inspired Dobcross Youth Band’s festive fundraising. Noah, from Huddersfield, was guest of honour when the band appeared at Brass Factor 2018...

There’s a new cup in Dobcross Youth Band’s prize cabinet – the Stanley and Ida Hirst Memorial Trophy. The young musicians took first place in the Youth and Training Band...

A rainy Whit Friday might have meant smaller crowds – but it also put Dobcross Youth Band in the national news again! The Daily Telegraph featured a large picture of...

Dobcross Youth Band has been delighted to welcome several new players this autumn, with fresh faces joining both the Beginners and Intermediate section. It’s wonderful to see a packed bandroom...

Our musicians paid tribute to British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the First World War when they gave a moving performance at the Menin Gate Memorial to the...

Our young players gave a superb performance at Birmingham’s beautiful Symphony Hall for the prestigious National Music for Youth Festival. The band was invited to the festival following the regional...