Vacancies – Shepherd Brass Band

September 25, 2023June 5, 2024

Vacancy for Soprano Cornet

Are you a Soprano Cornet player looking for a new challenge? We are on the lookout for someone to come and join us. We have a sensible mix of concerts and contests including thr Senior Cup in May and the Leicester Open in November. We also have collaborations with Cory Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band over the next few months and will also be performing our popular version of The Snowman along with the original film in the run up to Christmas.

The band is renowned for our organisation with 5 bands under the Shepherd Group banner. We also enjoy first class rehearsal failities on the outskirts of York.

If this looks to be a challenge you would like to step up to, then please get in touch with the Senior Band MD Richard Wilton.

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

Want to join our Cornet team?

If you are cornet player looking for the opportunity to join our friendly Championship Section Band, then give us a call. We have a space in the team with the position being open to discussion and negotiation. We have some great jobs in the pipeline for the next few months including collaborations with Cory Band and Grimethorpe along with a live performance of the Snowman before Christmas.

If you fancy looking into joining us and want more information, then get in touch with our MD Richard Wilton for a discussion in confidence.

November 21, 2022May 31, 2024

Vacancies – BBb Bass

Following a number of signings over the past months, the band now welcomes applications for a BB Bass player to join our strong Bass Section.

We have a number of excellent Concerts planned for 2024 and beyond including another live performance of The Snowman.

What we have to offer:

Championship level banding
Great concert-contest balance
Fun contemporary music and the latest arrangements
Some of the best rehearsal facilities in the country
One of the largest banding organisations around, as recently featured in the British Bandsman
A busy and lively social scene
Spring Festival Senior Cup, Blackpool

The band practices on Tuesday and Friday evenings in York – however, our members travel from all over Yorkshire so lifts could most likely be arranged.

For anymore information or an informal, confidential chat about the position, please contact Our MD Richard Wilton on 07973442249, richardwilton@nesyork.org

Alternatively, feel free to message us directly through the bands Facebook page.

Please get in touch with Richard Wilton for further details.

August 1, 2022November 21, 2022

Vacancies – Solo Cornet

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

The Shepherd Group Brass Band are seeking an experienced SOLO CORNET PLAYER to join our cornet section.

What we have to offer:

Championship level banding
Great concert-contest balance
Fun contemporary music and the latest arrangements
Some of the best rehearsal facilities in the country
One of the largest banding organisations around, as recently featured in the British Bandsman
A busy and lively social scene
Spring Festival Senior Cup, Blackpool

The band practices on Tuesday and Friday evenings in York – however, our members travel from all over Yorkshire so lifts could most likely be arranged.

For anymore information or an informal, confidential chat about the position, please contact Our MD Richard Wilton on 07973442249, richardwilton@nesyork.org

Alternatively Feel free to message us directly through the bands Facebook page.

June 22, 2022June 1, 2023

Shepherd Group Concert Band Require – A Kit Percussionist

A Very Rare opportunity has arisen within The Shepherd Group Concert Band.

The Shepherd Group Concert Band are looking to recruit a KIT PERCUSSION PLAYER to join the ranks of our friendly band. We have a sensible concert programme, with the emphasis very much on quality entertaining concerts in a variety of exciting venues.

Our rehearsal facilities are second to none, based in York at the conference centre of the Head Office site of our sponsor, Shepherd Group. If you would like to find out more about the band, or just have an informal chat please contact our Musical Director, Mike Pratt on mikepratt61@gmail.com or call 07539522244.