Latest News 2003 (Archives)
December 2003
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*30/12/03* You can now use Flixton's site to find out what is going on at www.themouthpiece.com Simply the best brass forum on the web. Via the links section you can view the last 10 discussion threads....enjoy! See Links
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*19/12/03* Tim Paton, who has truly, madly, deeply gone onto BBb Bass, has some exciting news for 2004. First, however, he must point out something that concerns his partner, (Julie Pickering on 1st Horn). "Her profile states that her most memorable banding moment was meeting Flixtons Solo Trombone! It must be made absolutely clear that this is not 'Lynchie', it's me!" Whilst on the subject, Tim and Julie are getting married in March 2004!! The Band wishes to congratulate the couple and look forward to celebrating the occassion in the new year.
2004 will also see a new website, "TP Music" www.tpmusic.co.uk This will be a website featuring Tim's music for Brass Band.
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*18/12/03* The website finally gets an update! Due to unfortunate circumstances our webmaster has been offline for the last 2 months. The site has had an uphaul bringing it back inline with what is going on in the band. Keep your eye out for 'Year 2003- The Flixton Band' to be featured later this month in the history section.
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*18/12/03* The last couple of months have seen a number of new faces join the band. Brian Kelly joins on Bass Trombone. Brian, from Bolton, is a former player with numerous Salvation Army Bands. To accomodate our new arrival in the Trombone section Tim has kindly (maybe madly!) agreed to move onto BBb Bass! This has left the solo Trombone spot to Paul and Graham has taken the 2nd Trombone chair. The band is also pleased to announce that we have filled the vacant 2nd Euphonium Position- Mathew Stenson has signed for the band after recently moving into the area. Mat comes from North Wales where he proved worth gaining the title of 'North Wales Slow Melody Champion' in 2002. Both Andy Tyson and Andy Myers have joined the band on 1st Baritone and Eb Bass respectively. Both Andys stepped in to help the band at the Wilkinsons St Helens Contest in November and have since signed for the band. Not only Tim but also Sylvia and Paul taken new positions in the band. Paul Thomason has moved back to the 2nd Baritone spot and Sylvia is now a new member of the Percussion section. Profiles to follow so watch this spot!
(See Personnel)
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*18/12/03* As part of the update the St Helens Contest Report has been published. The Band is now in preparation for the contests in the upcoming new year. The Band shall take the stage at the Preston Guildhall Contest in February before the Regional qualifying contest in March followed by the Tameside contest a couple of weeks after. (See Contesting) |
November 2003
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Due to our webmaster being offline during this period there were unfortunately no updates. |
October 2003
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*30/10/03* The Band played another successful concert on Sunday 19th October at Marple Conservative Club. The Band would like to thank David Moore for making a great job of wagging the stick on the occassion. David was the founder member of the world famous 'Versatile Brass' and it was a great opportunity for the band to work with him. The evening featured the bands soloists Leisa Mallalieu, Mona Byskov, Tim Paton and Mike Rowley.
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*30/10/03* The Band needs both a Bass and Trombone Dep for the St Helens contest (16th Nov)- could you help out? On the 16th November the band is competing in Section B of the St Helens Contest (Click here for provisional information) The Contest is open choice featuring the music of Eric Ball. You need to be registered 2nd Section or below. Anyone willing to help out is promised to have a great day with a few beers awaiting them in the bar. Email flixband@aol.com
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*1/10/03* On the 28th September the Band played a Sunday Band Concert at Delph Band Club. The evening featured 4 soloists including the band's principle Cornet, Leisa, playing Georgia on my Mind and Simon on Soprano performing 'On with the Motley'.The night was a great success and the band shall be returning to Delph in the near future.
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*1/10/03* The band welcomes new players to it's ranks...
Rachel Langridge joins the band on cornet after recently moving into the area and Paul Lynch takes the 2nd Trombone chair See Personnel
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*01/10/03* The Website is launched! After alot of hard work the website is finally up and running. Information shall be updated continually so visit again soon and don't forgot to sign the guestbook! If you would like a link to this site submit you request to the webmaster. For more information see the Official Press Release- Click here |
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