York Railway Institute Band

Where to find us

York Railway Institute, Queen Street, York, YO24 1AD (close to York Station)

Rehearsal times

Mondays and Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm

Contact details

Please telephone our Secretary, Dawn Groves, on 01904 659945 or send an email to secretary@yrib.org.uk

We are grateful for the continuing support of York Co-operative Funeralcare

Next Public Concert

Thursday 15 March

Guiseley School

Future Concerts

Vacancies

We have a vacancy on Back Row Cornet. If you are interested, please contact secretary@yrib.org.uk

Latest Recording

Our latest recording, MAINLINE BRASS, is available.

Order Form (PDF)

All photographs are by members and friends of the Band, unless otherwise stated.

York RI Band History

York Railway Institute Band was founded by Noah Bruce, its leader for 31 years. Originally named Chaucer Street Mission Band and later known as York and District Mission and Temperance Band, York Excelsior Brass Band, York Home Guard Band and Ebor Excelsior Silver Band, it took on the name of York Railway Institute Band after allying itself to York Railway Institute in 1952 - the majority of members being railwaymen at that time. The current band can therefore claim a heritage going back to 1883!

It was the first band in the area to achieve 'Championship Section' status, competing at the very highest level for many years. Many outstanding players have started their careers at the 'Institute' and have gone on to play for the very best bands and orchestras in the world.

York Railway Institute Band has established a reputation for entertaining the public with its lively concert performances, and regularly appears at theatres, halls and concert venues all over the UK.

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