The band has said a sad goodbye to our long-serving cornet player and band librarian, Soo Rose Cook. For a long time Soo has been instrumental to the running of the band and showed commitment 'beyond the call' by taking on percussion duties when temporarily unable to play cornet. Soo has now decided to pursue her cornet playing at Besses o' the Barn. She … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

The forecast is looking great - warm and dry - for Sunday. We will be performing two 45-minute sessions in St Mary's Flower Park as part of the annual Prestwich Clough celebrations. Our programmes start at 1:40 and 3:25. It would be lovely to see you there. … [Read more...]

The band is delighted to welcome Ian Wagdin and Pete Williams. Ian joined on BBb bass to help us out at the NW Area contest in February and has been persuaded to stay on, seemingly by the amount of cake on offer! Pete responded to our recent advert for a 2nd trombone. He's not a completely new face, having previously helped us out at one-off … [Read more...]