Glodwick Band 1950
Our History
Even though the Oldham Band (Lees) is a relatively young band, its history can be traced back to 1873 when the Glodwick Band was formed. In 1955 the band became the Lees and Glodwick Band and later amalgamated with the Cobden Chadwick Band. The band reformed as Oldham Brass '97 and when the band was reduced to a dedicated group of just 8 players, it was agreed that John Collins would take over the helm as Musical Director and bring with him several young players from Bare Trees Community Band. After months of planning and preparation, the band had its first rehearsal in August 2004 at the Royal British Legion in Lees. The Oldham Band (Lees) was born.
The band is now thriving and is busy performing in concerts and contests nationwide. The band enjoyed a lot of success in the lower sections, including 5 consecutive Area Championship wins and 4 Pontins' titles. In 2011, the band achieved yet more landmarks in its history by winning 2 consecutive Championship Section contests, at Tameside and Fleetwood. We are very proud of our contest history which has seen the band win over half the contests it has entered, a statistic we don't think any other band can boast (http://brassbandresults.co.uk/bands/oldham-lees-band/)
As Oldham Band (Lees) continues to flourish, another venture begins with the formation of Lees Band, This band provides players of all ages with the opportunity to gain experience of playing in a band under the direction of John Collins. More details can be found on their website www.leesbrassband.co.uk
Even though the Oldham Band (Lees) is a relatively young band, its history can be traced back to 1873 when the Glodwick Band was formed. In 1955 the band became the Lees and Glodwick Band and later amalgamated with the Cobden Chadwick Band. The band reformed as Oldham Brass '97 and when the band was reduced to a dedicated group of just 8 players, it was agreed that John Collins would take over the helm as Musical Director and bring with him several young players from Bare Trees Community Band. After months of planning and preparation, the band had its first rehearsal in August 2004 at the Royal British Legion in Lees. The Oldham Band (Lees) was born.
The band is now thriving and is busy performing in concerts and contests nationwide. The band enjoyed a lot of success in the lower sections, including 5 consecutive Area Championship wins and 4 Pontins' titles. In 2011, the band achieved yet more landmarks in its history by winning 2 consecutive Championship Section contests, at Tameside and Fleetwood. We are very proud of our contest history which has seen the band win over half the contests it has entered, a statistic we don't think any other band can boast (http://brassbandresults.co.uk/bands/oldham-lees-band/)
As Oldham Band (Lees) continues to flourish, another venture begins with the formation of Lees Band, This band provides players of all ages with the opportunity to gain experience of playing in a band under the direction of John Collins. More details can be found on their website www.leesbrassband.co.uk