The band competed at the Area Championships yesterday on Eric Ball's High Peak. We met in Blackpool for an 11am rehearsal ahead of the afternoon draw. This was our first Areas under the baton of Adie Smith. Preparations went well and we came off stage happy with our performance. Fortunately the adjudicators also found much to admire, including "a very … [Read more...]
Open Rehearsal
The North West Area Contest looms large (it’s this coming Sunday). And so, in traditional fashion, we’ll be opening up our rehearsal to anyone who fancies coming along to hear us practising Eric Ball’s fantastic ‘High Peak’. Our open rehearsal is at 8pm this Thursday (22nd February) and will be at the John Alker Club, just across from our band room. It’s … [Read more...]
Welcome old and new
As the band prepares for the annual North West Championships at the end of next month, we welcome some new faces. Josh McKeague joins us on soprano cornet, replacing Dave Yerkess. Dave has decided to cut down his travel times by joining a more local band and we wish him all the best. On the back row, Denis continues to work abroad and Nicki Moss has … [Read more...]
Happy New Year
We had a very successful Christmas period bringing music to Flixton and the surrounding area and raising the essential funds to launch another year of music making. Thank you to everyone who contributed or who came out in the cold to listen. The Band returns to rehearsals this week after a short Christmas break. We will be working hard on the Test piece … [Read more...]
Joint Christmas Concert
Two bands for the price of one! Next week, we join forces with the Flixton Community Band to put you in the mood for the festive season. Tickets are selling fast at the bargain price of £8 for adults, free entry for under 16s. You should be able to buy tickets on the door. You can be sure not to miss out by obtaining yours in advance from: … [Read more...]
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Adie Smith is our Musical Director.