We are delighted to welcome back two former players. Simone and André Clarke had a short (ahem!) break from Flixton but return to the fold in time to play at the Buxton contest this weekend. André fills the gap in the bass section left by Guy's successful audition for the Army, whilst Simone joins the cornet section to fill in wherever a gap … [Read more...]
Bavarian Bonanza
We had a cracking night at our Bavarian evening on Saturday. The Tintenfisch band, led by the indomitable Baron, played their hearts out to a packed crowd at the John Alker Club. Musical reputations were left in tatters as many steins and Bavarian bratwurst were consumed. It was great to see so many of the audience taking the opportunity to wear their … [Read more...]
CONGRATULATIONS, GUY!
Guy Osborn passed his audition last week and will be joining the Army as a professional musician. Our congratulations go to Guy and we wish him the very best for his future career. Unfortunately it does mean we'll be losing Guy! We have started the search for a replacement tuba player. Anyone interested should contact us through flixband@aol.com. We'd … [Read more...]
Blackpool
The Band performed Gilbert Vinter's Symphony of Marches at the Blackpool Winter Gardens yesterday. It marked our return to the First Section at the NW Championships and we were delighted to consolidate our position in the Section with a top-half finish, placing 8th. The performance on stage was possibly our best run through in what had been a busy … [Read more...]
Contest Preparations
The countdown to this year's North West Championships at Blackpool has well and truly begun. This Sunday the Band will be performing the test piece, Symphony of Marches by Gilbert Vinter, to a packed Boarshurst bandroom. One band from each section will preview their set work in front of an adjudicator. The following Thursday we throw open our doors … [Read more...]
Adie Smith is our Musical Director.