History

Otley Brass Band is a traditional Brass Band based in Otley, a town at the eastern end of the Wharfe Valley in West Yorkshire.

Founded in 1973 the band are proud to be at the heart of the local community. A regular series of concerts are played throughout the year ranging from summer afternoon music in the region’s parks to shows and carnivals and evening concerts.

As well as details of events which can be found on this website, information is also circulated in the local press and displayed on posters in the surrounding area.

 

Reherasals

If you are a player of a Brass Instrument (or percussion) looking for a friendly local Brass Band then please contact us through our contact form or by phone. We can assure you of a warm welcome and a vibrant band spirit

Our weekly rehearsal is on Tuesday evenings between 7:45pm and 10.00pm at The Courthouse, Otley.

Hire the Band

If you are looking to engage a local band to perform at a function then please do not hesitate to contact our band manager, via the contact form or by phone, to discuss your requirements and help make your event a success.

You can see some of the types of event we’ve played at here

We hope you enjoy Brass Band music as much as we do, and look forward to seeing you at one of our forthcoming concerts.

Otley Brass Band – Committee

Rachel Laidler

Rachel Laidler

Chairperson

Peter Earle

Peter Earle

Treasurer

Caroline Hawkins

Caroline Hawkins

Secretary

Abi Mooney

Abi Mooney

Publicity Coordinator

Vacant

Vacant

Musical Director

Mollie Renshaw

Mollie Renshaw

Band Manager

Keiron O'Brien

Keiron O'Brien

Librarian

Alan Weir

Alan Weir

Band Representative

Otley Brass Band – Members

Music Director

Vacant

Vacant

Musical Director

Cornets

Stuart Warriner

Stuart Warriner

Soprano Cornet

David Sexton

David Sexton

Solo Cornet

Malcolm Sexton

Malcolm Sexton

Solo Cornet

Mollie Renshaw

Mollie Renshaw

Solo Cornet

Nathan Hatch

Nathan Hatch

Solo Cornet

Lesley Bower

Lesley Bower

Repiano

Joe Sails

Joe Sails

Repiano/Drums

Alison Wright

Alison Wright

2nd Cornet

James Roberts

James Roberts

2nd Cornet

Caroline Hawkins

Caroline Hawkins

3rd Cornet

James Dannenberg

James Dannenberg

3rd Cornet

Mark Webb

Mark Webb

Flugel

Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

Flugel

Horns

Karen Reddyhoff

Karen Reddyhoff

Solo Horn

Alan Weir

Alan Weir

1st Horn

Anna Jones

Anna Jones

2nd Horn

Euphoniums/Baritones

Emma Pugh

Emma Pugh

Euphonium

David Oakes

David Oakes

Euphonium

Jay Porter

Jay Porter

Euphonium

Andrew Ross

Andrew Ross

2nd Baritone

Rachel Laidler

Rachel Laidler

2nd Baritone

Trombones

Derek Smith

Derek Smith

1st Trombone

Caitlin Walsh

Caitlin Walsh

1st Trombone

John Bentley

John Bentley

2nd Trombone

Basses

Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson

Eb Bass

Richard Thopson

Richard Thopson

Eb Bass

Chris Weir

Chris Weir

Eb Bass

Gordon Haycocks

Gordon Haycocks

Bb Bass

Stephen Bodnar

Stephen Bodnar

Bb Bass

Keiron O'Brien

Keiron O'Brien

Bb Bass

Percussion

Peter Earle

Peter Earle

Drums

Hazel Mooney

Hazel Mooney

Percussion

Abbie Mooney

Abbie Mooney

Percussion

Location


The Courthouse
Courthouse Street
Otley LS21 3AN

Tel


07817 007679
07946 479158

Email


info@otleybrassband.co.uk