The band has a busy schedule over the coming months with something to suit all tastes. Our next engagement will be at the annual Prestwich Clough Day. This is a great family day out that includes informal concerts from brass bands amongst many other entertainments. Our next two events are also free to attend. The Whit Friday marches are an annual … [Read more...]
Friends in high places
We’re very proud of our Band President Mr Jonathan Coupe, who recently had the privilege of being invited to Number 10 Downing Street. Jonathan proudly wore his Flixton Band tie, and took the opportunity to 'fly the flag' for Flixton Band (and brass bands generally) to the assembled dignitaries. Jonathan has been our Band President for a great many … [Read more...]
Farewell and Welcome
The time between Christmas and our Regional Championships often sees a small turn-over of players. This year we have said goodbyes to David Yerkess (soprano), Ruth Mulholland (cornet) and Connor Aldred (percussion). We wish them all well and hope to see them often at brass band events in the future. We welcome Josh McKeague on soprano and Nicki Moss on … [Read more...]
NW Championships
The band competed at the Area Championships yesterday on Eric Ball's High Peak. We met in Blackpool for an 11am rehearsal ahead of the afternoon draw. This was our first Areas under the baton of Adie Smith. Preparations went well and we came off stage happy with our performance. Fortunately the adjudicators also found much to admire, including "a very … [Read more...]
Open Rehearsal
The North West Area Contest looms large (it’s this coming Sunday). And so, in traditional fashion, we’ll be opening up our rehearsal to anyone who fancies coming along to hear us practising Eric Ball’s fantastic ‘High Peak’. Our open rehearsal is at 8pm this Thursday (22nd February) and will be at the John Alker Club, just across from our band room. It’s … [Read more...]
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Adie Smith is our Musical Director.