As well as full band the Corps of Drums have also commenced rehearsals. This means that we are happy to accept stand alone booking requests for this section of the band.
The Yorkshire Military Band Corps of Drums are recruiting! We are looking for anyone who is interested in playing Bass Drum, Side Drum and Cymbals. Our current vacancies are for a deputy bass drummer and side drummers.
We rehearse:
Monday from 18:00 - 19:15
16 Doncaster Road, Barnsley S70 1TH
No experience necessary
Aged over 15 years
Free tuition
Free uniform
Free equipment
As well as performing as a group, you will also get to travel nationally and internationally with the band and lead the band on parade as well as appearing at its concerts.
Most of our members have come from being non-players but we now have a 12 piece Corps, performing with style and confidence.
Events that that the CoD have attended include;
RAF Elvington Armed Forces Day
WRAC Association Beating Retreat
Windsor Castle Bandstand
Royal Engineers Beating Retreat
Rotherham Remembrance Day
Penistone and Wakefield Armed Forces Day
North of England Flower Show
Chatsworth House on behalf of the ABF
