The band has said a sad goodbye to our long-serving cornet player and band librarian, Soo Rose Cook. For a long time Soo has been instrumental to the running of the band and showed commitment 'beyond the call' by taking on percussion duties when temporarily unable to play cornet. Soo has now decided to pursue her cornet playing at Besses o' the Barn. She … [Read more...]
Back in full swing
The band has returned to rehearsals after a short summer break. Congratulations to Richard Bond, who has been promoted to the second euphonium seat. Richard was one of our founding beginners when we launched the Flixton Community Band, so it is a particular pleasure to see his playing progress. This Thursday we will give a short concert in … [Read more...]
Band Strikes Gold
Our efforts over the weekend were appreciated both socially and musically. On Saturday we were hosted by the magnificent and welcoming Société St. Martin Fanfare de Stein for a joint concert to a packed hall. We overcame our 'band room envy' and took the chance for a final run-through of our programme for the following day. The evening was a huge … [Read more...]
Open rehearsal
Would you like to hear our programme for the upcoming World Music Congress in Kerkarde? Come along to the John Alker Hall in Flixton on Wednesday evening. The band will showcase and be putting finishing touches to the four pieces that we will perform on stage this Sunday. It will be lovely to have an audience and see supporters before we set off. It will … [Read more...]
A Whit Friday to remember
It may not have started well. Closure of the M56 left Matt, our conductor, still on his way to Saddleworth as we took to the stage in Grotton. Will's first experience of Whit Friday was conducting rather than playing. Well done, Will! By the time we played at Lydgate, our second village, band and conductor were re-united. The serious part of the day … [Read more...]
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Adie Smith is our Musical Director.