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...]
Prestwich Clough – report
The band and audience (we think!) enjoyed an afternoon of varied music. Reassuringly the marquee remained full throughout our two sessions. An Abba selection and Sweet Caroline proved big hits with the audience. The band also tried out our March for Whit Friday and two pieces that will be included in our programme at the World Music Festival in the … [Read more...]
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Adie Smith is our Musical Director.