The band performed Christmas concerts this weekend at Timperley and last weekend in Urmston. We'd like to thank the players who helped us out on each occasion as it can prove difficult getting a full band together at this time of year. Our soloists at both events performed to their usual high standards and we'd like to thank the audiences who joined in … [Read more...]
Christmas concert
The time has come to book your tickets. Our traditional Christmas concert is a great way to begin the festive season. There will be the usual mix of Christmas music and community carols in the beautiful setting of St Clement's Church. Tickets are available online or on the door. We hope to see you there. … [Read more...]
Remembrance
On Sunday we had the honour of performing hymns for the annual service of Remembrance at the Stretford Cenotaph. Thankfully, the forecast rain held off. As has now become tradition, we returned to Flixton immediately after for a very welcome hotpot at the John Alker Club (Flixton Ex-Servicemen's Association). We performed a short, free concert with a … [Read more...]
20 Years our Principal
At our Summer concert in St Clement's Church, Urmston, we marked Katie's amazing achievement of completing 20 years on principal cornet. Katie joined us in 2004 whilst still at school. She rapidly improved and successfully auditioned for the vacant principal position within her first year with us. The rest, as they say, is history. To mark the … [Read more...]
World Premiere!
The band took to the concert stage on Sunday at St George's Church, Tyldesley. The concert stood out in two regards. We showcased six exceptionally talented soloists with a full range of styles from haunting slow melody through to fast and flashy. We also performed the world premiere of Dan Price's piece for synth and brass band, Voyage. Dan was there … [Read more...]
Adie Smith is our Musical Director.