On a gloriously sunny morning the band gathered at Stretford Cenotaph for the annual service of remembrance. We headed back to the John Alker Ex-Servicemen's Club in Flixton for a very welcome hotpot. The hall was bedecked with flags and packed with people. We were delighted to perform a free concert of music chosen for the occasion. … [Read more...]
Free Concert!
The band will be performing for the Remembrance Service at the Stretford Cenotaph on Sunday 10th November. Immediately afterwards we will be heading home to Flixton where the John Alker Ex-Servicemen's Club will be providing a warming and very welcome hotpot for those who have marked the event. At 1pm we will perform a free concert. Please do come … [Read more...]
Rochdale success
The band played well on Sunday at the Rochdale contest and was delighted that the adjudicator agreed! The band performed Legacy, a new test piece by Tom Davoren marking the 70th anniversary of the NHS. The piece is particularly appropriate for Flixton as we practise around the corner from Trafford General Hospital, the 'birthplace of the … [Read more...]
Rochdale and welcomes
The band is working hard in preparation for this Sunday's contest at Rochdale. We are delighted to welcome Connor Aldred to the ranks. Connor joins us to fill a vacancy on drum kit. It's a welcome back to Will Haw. Will used to play back row cornet with us but, after a 20-month break, he rejoins as a horn player to add strength in depth. We look … [Read more...]
Blackburn and Darwen
For the first time ever the band competed at the Blackburn & Darwen March and Hymn Tune contest on Sunday. After the brief march around the market square in Darwen the band performed 'In Love for Me' followed by 'The Wizard'. Matt, our conductor, was his usual, bashful self during the performance. Drawn first on at midday the band was … [Read more...]
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Adie Smith is our Musical Director.