The Oldham Band (Lees) | Brass, Marching & Concert Band From Saddleworth & Oldham, Lancashire, UK

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Oldham make the ‘Journey’ to Delph!

We are pleased to announce that, although at short notice, we will be holding an open rehearsal on Thursday 9th May at Delph Band Club, Saddleworth, ahead of our Senior Trophy challenge. The rehearsal will start at 7.30pm where our Professional Conductor, Russell Gray, will be taking us through our paces ready for the contest on Saturday. ‘Journey into Freedom’ is the set test piece and we are sure you’ll all agree it’s a cracker! So come over to Delph Band Club and have a listen! Delph Band Club Lawton Square Delph Oldham OL3 5DT 01457 874465

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Brass at the Guild CHAMPIONS!

The band are delighted to be crowned Brass at the Guild champions for the first time in the Championship Section! Having given it much thought, it was decided that entering the Championship Section as apposed to the 1st Section would be best for the band meaning not having to play the same piece for 8 weeks! What a decision it turned out to be. Playing Philip Sparke’s ‘Harmony Music’, we turned over a huge field of one other band (Skelmanthorpe) to secure the title. But as Mr Collins always says, “you can only beat whats in front of you”. And that we did. The band now look forward to the Regionals in Blackpool where we will play ‘Brass Triumphant’ and attempt to get out of the 1st Section! Full contest results below:- Championship Section Test Pieces: Harmony Music (Philip Sparke) or A Tale as...

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New Faces at Oldham

The Oldham Band (Lees) has announced a number of new signings ahead of the 2013 contest season. Horn experience The highly experienced Ian Harper joins on solo horn after coming out of retirement following an illustrious career that has seen him perform with the likes of Brighouse & Rastrick, Fairey and Yorkshire Imperial. Joining Ian in the horn section will be Tracey Daniel who returns on second horn following a brief spell with Rainford, whilst former Dobcross Youth Band principal cornet, Charlotte Cockburn comes in on the back row on repiano after making a huge musical impression on MD, John Collins at a recent slow melody contest. Euphs complete Finally, after Ben Wright’s move to Black Dyke was confirmed, James Brooks moves to solo euphonium with former solo euphonium Jawain Pilgrim joining him to complete the...

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