The Flixton Bands joined forces earlier this month to perform their annual Christmas concert at St Clement's Church in Urmston. The band's president, Councillor Jonathan Coupe, joined the performance as Master of Ceremonies. The Community Band opened the second half of the concert with music from Mary Poppins and Grease as well as traditional seasonal … [Read more...]
For the Fallen
The band completed two engagements yesterday. We first met at the Stretford Cenotaph for the annual service of remembrance, with attendees including the Mayor of Trafford and the MP for Stretford and Urmston. A substantial number of the public braved the cold and wet to mark the centenary of the original Armistice Day. We then headed back to … [Read more...]
Remembrance Centenary
On the 11th November the band will once again have the privilege of playing at the Stretford Cenotaph for the annual service of remembrance. Afterwards the band will play a short Armistice Day concert from 1pm at the John Alker Club in Flixton. The music will include pieces popular from the first and second world wars as well as patriotic favourites such … [Read more...]
Rochdale Results
The band performed at Rochdale Town Hall with the ambitious own choice of Verdi's 'Force of Destiny', arranged by Frank Wright. This classic test piece is not usually performed by bands in the second section but we found favour with the adjudicator, who particularly noted our soprano cornet and flugel players. All but four members of the band felt the … [Read more...]
Glossop success!
The Band was delighted to perform at Glossop Band Club yesterday. Solos from Vicky Finlay (Flugel) and Jess Wilson (Horn) complemented a varied programme of traditional and modern works that culminated in Peter Graham's 'Shine as the Light'. Many thanks to our deps on the day and to the supporters who turned up to help raise funds through the raffle and … [Read more...]
Adie Smith is our Musical Director.