The band had a ball in Blackrod on the 11th September, after being invited to play a last night of the proms concert in St Katherine’s Church. The band played a varied programme including soloists Tenor Horn player Angela Houghton playing ‘Misty,’ Post Horn’ists’ Louise Crane and Adam Albinson playing the ‘Post Horn Galop’ and… Continue reading Blackrod: St Katharine’s Church
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Anglesey Glanrafon Hotel
Over the First weekend in September, the band were invited to stay and play at the Glanrafon Hotel, Anglesey. The bands itinerary included two concerts at the Glanrafon, one on Saturday evening and one on Sunday afternoon.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Over the weekend of 17th/18th July, the Middleton band got into the festive spirit at Middleton Arena when we recorded our 3rd CD! Our CD, which is brimming with Christmas arrangements by Mr Darrol Barry and featuring several guest soloists, should be ready and on sale by Christmas!
Youth band & Main band at Tesco Fun Day!
On Saturday 10th August both the youth and main Middleton bands joined forces to play as part of the newly opened Middleton Tesco Fun Day.
Youth Band at Severn Valley Railway 1940’s Weekend 2
Another brilliant weekend with excellent playing from all! The band showed just how versatile we can be with our choral version of ‘It’s a long way to Tipparary’ in the march ‘1914’, our crowd stopping choreography in ‘In the mood’ and the ‘mystery ending’ uniquely choreographed, taking the crowd and David by surprise every time… Continue reading Youth Band at Severn Valley Railway 1940’s Weekend 2
Jubilee Park Concert – Edgar Wood:150th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday 27th June, the Middleton band played a concert on the bandstand in Jubilee Park as part of the Edgar Wood 150th Anniversary Celebrations.
Youth Band at Severn Valley Railway 1940’s event
The youth band once more took part in the Severn Valley railways 1940’s event over the last weekend in June. The sun beamed down upon us, the midges were biting and the sun cream was forthcoming. The band played exceptionally well, receiving many compliments from the visitors to the railway and some possible new bookings too! As… Continue reading Youth Band at Severn Valley Railway 1940’s event
Hebden Bridge Contest Success!
On a glorious sunny Sunday, the band took part in the annual Hebden bridge March contest. The band marched off to 1914, getting the crowd going with our fabuous choral rendition of It’s a Long Way to Tipparary. Taking to the stand, the band played the Hymn Nottingham and the contest march ORB. The… Continue reading Hebden Bridge Contest Success!