History


1849 - 1900

The Beginning

Boarshurst Band was formed in 1849 at Boarshurst School in Greenfield, which make it one of the oldest established brass bands in the country...

1901 - 2000

Boarshurst Brass Band Institute Limited and Beyond

Not satisfied with the current band room the land in Greenbridge Lane was purchased for building a band room in 1901 and The Boarshurst Brass Band Institute Limited was formed...

2001 - 2011

Contest Fever

In 2001, Jonathan Webster was engaged as M.D. and the band entered yet another successful period...

2014

Time for something a little different

In 2014 David left the band for pastures new and the MD position was filled by James Garlick. An innovative MD and accomplished musician...