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

Peter Earle
Chairperson

Hazel Mooney
Treasurer

Caroline Hawkins
Secretary

Christine Burrows
Publicity Coordinator

Sam Watson
Musical Director

Emma Pugh
Band Manager

John Bentley
Librarian

Alan Weir
Band Representative
Otley Brass Band – Members
Music Director

Sam Watson
Musical Director
Cornets

Howard Naylor
Soprano Cornet

David Sexton
1st Cornet

Malcolm Sexton
1st Cornet

Stuart Warriner
1st Cornet

Nathan Hatch
1st Cornet

Christine Burrows
2nd Cornet

Naomi Bacon
2nd Cornet

Alison Wright
2nd Cornet

Hannah Dennison
2nd Cornet

Caroline Hawkins
3rd Cornet

Alan Baff
3rd Cornet

Lesley Bower
Repiano

Mark Webb
Flugel
Horns

Mollie Renshaw
Solo Horn

Karen Reddyhoff
Solo Horn

Alan Weir
1st Horn

Gail Partington
2nd Horn

Meg Morton
2nd Horn
Euphoniums/Baritones

Emma Pugh
Euphonium

David Oakes
Euphonium

Rachel Laidler
1st Baritone

Andrew Ross
1st Baritone

Janet Wiffen
2nd Baritone
Trombones

Derek Smith
1st Trombone

Caitlin Walsh
1st Trombone

John Bentley
2nd Trombone

Martin Bacon
Bass Trombone

Jack Stewart
Bass Trombone
Basses

Andrew Wilson
Eb Bass

Richard Thopson
Eb Bass

Chris Weir
Eb Bass

Gordon Haycocks
Bb Bass

Stephen Bodnar
Bb Bass

Keiron O'Brien
Bb Bass
Percussion

Peter Earle
Drums

Hazel Mooney
Percussion

Abbie Mooney
Percussion
Location
The Courthouse
Courthouse Street
Otley LS21 3AN
Tel
07885 908632
info@otleybrassband.co.uk