The band is taking a hard-earned break from rehearsals through August. If you're keen to join us for a rehearsal, please note that we will be back to our regular 8-10pm slot on Mondays and Thursdays from Thursday 3rd September. If you also happen to be a front row cornet or BBb bass player looking to join, you will be more than welcome! … [Read more...]
Summer Concerts
The band performed at Timperley on Saturday, giving a summer concert of 'stage and screen' music. It was a pleasure to play for a packed and enthusiastic audience. We were particularly grateful for the air-conditioning! Highlights of the evening included a first solo for us by Mero, our soprano player, giving his rendition of 'Live and Let Die'. Please … [Read more...]
French Open
The band returned from the Loire Valley late on Sunday night with three trophies, a lot of photos/videos and many tales. We performed four times over our two days in Amboise. Our short opening concert was in the beautiful setting of the castle. We chose music from recent entertainments contests and concerts and were very well received. Somehow we … [Read more...]
Open Rehearsal
Come and join us at the John Alker Club as we prepare for our trip to the French OpenContest in Amboise! We have been rehearsing a lot over the last few weeks. We have a short contest programme rather than a single test piece. We also have a 'Whit Friday'-style march contest and a short open air concert programme to perform in the beautiful setting of … [Read more...]
Fleetwood Returns
After a break of 13 years the annual Fleetwood Contest made a welcome return yesterday. The band performed in the joint Championship & First Section. Our choice of test piece was Martin Ellerby's Chivalry. It was a tight turn-around after the Area contest to tackle such a challenging work. The adjudicators praised the musical shape and style and … [Read more...]
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Adie Smith is our Musical Director.