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...]

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...]

Although, unfortunately, not Flixton!  Our congratulations go to Middleton and our former conductor, Kevin Gibbs. We had a great weekend - worked hard, played well - but clearly did not produce what the adjudicators on the day were looking for in Stephen Bulla's 'Firestorm'.  We were placed 15th and move on to Rochdale with confidence.   … [Read more...]