York Railway Institute Band

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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 on 01904 659945 or send an email to secretary@yrib.org.uk

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

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

Next Public Concert

Saturday 13 March
2pm

St Chad's Church

Future Concerts

Vacancies

We currently have a vacancy on BBb Bass. If you are interested, please contact our Secretary.

Latest Recording

Our latest recording, MAINLINE BRASS, is available.

Order Form (PDF)

Band History

York Railway Institute Band was established in 1883 by the lay-preacher and choirmaster Noah Bruce. Since then, the Band has had several names and homes but, despite often-turbulent times and fortunes, has remained extant and is in fact York's oldest brass band.

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 the National Railway Museum in York and at theatres, halls and concert venues all over the UK.