We are about to enter the week running up to our annual North West Area Championships. This is our most important contest of the year as it determines our ranking status for the next year. This year's test piece for our section is the Introduction, Elegy and Caprice by Morley Calvert. You have two opportunities to hear our interpretation of this classic … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
We have completed our Christmas concert calendar for this year. Many thanks to all those who supported us at very successful events in Urmston, Denton and Timperley. You may still see our members out and about playing carols around the Flixton area. We wish you all a very merry Christmas and hope to see you at our concerts and events in the New Year. … [Read more...]
Christmas is coming!
Mince pies are in the shops, tinny Wham is on the speakers, and the band is rehearsing festive pieces. In addition to carol playing we have a number of Christmas concerts lined up across the local area. If you'd like to get in the mood for the festive season please do come along to hear us and our Community Band in our annual joint concert at St … [Read more...]
Wychavon
On Saturday the Band enjoyed a trip south to take part in the Wychavon Festival of Brass. We performed a selection of original brass band music from the Salvation Army, including a beautifully played solo by our principal cornet player, Katie Tyson Phillips. We were delighted that the adjudicators in both the First and Open Sections appreciated our … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest
This weekend we bade farewell to our Bavarian twin band who were visiting for their traditional Oktoberfest celebrations. They completed their brief tour with a performance to a packed John Alker Hall in Flixton. We next turn our attention to the upcoming contest season and are working on our entertainment programme for the Wychavon contest in … [Read more...]
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Adie Smith is our Musical Director.