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...]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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...]
Adie Smith is our Musical Director.