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Started playing in 1957, joined Besses of the Barn training band followed my a move to the Boys band in 1960, joined Blackley Band from Besses of the Boys band in 1966, my father, the late Cliff Fern was Chairman of the Blackley band from the mid 1950's to his early death in 1978.
Played trombone for most of my time, have tried baritone and Eb bass but could not work the values fast enough.
Many pieces of music I like: I like good march which have a good bass solo, also like many of the modern test pieces, many of the old test pieces had very little content for most of the band. Good test piece: Music for a festival also Rhapsody for Brass
Don't like many of the solo pieces written for brass players, many are not very entertaining to the paying customers, also not keen on the old selections from musicals. Solos should be based published pieces from shows /musicals.
Most enjoyment:
Building our own band room, opened in 1967, had some great parties over the years at the band room
Saddest moment:
Having to leave the bandroom in 1999 due to the local kids causing damage to cars and to the bandroom every Monday and Thursday evening.
We have a busy Christmas ahead, come and support us when you can, we hope to see you all on December 10th at the Annual Christmas Concert
A 7th place in St Helens with a promising outlook for the upcoming contest season
You will soon notice changes in the band, Adie is away on sabbatical and Dan Price has stepped in to his place.
Blackley Band whips up the crowd with some cheesy tunes during the 21st Manchester Pride Parade.
Fancy seeing something different, come along and watch The Hindle Wakes and friends on Saturday 26th March, tickets only £6.
3rd Place at Preston, another fantastic performance by the band and a great springboard to head in to the Nationals at the end of February.
The band secure 3rd place playing Royal Mile Suite in St Helens also picking up the Best Cornet prize.
The band once again supprt the veterans, soldiers and cadets on the march through Heywood Town Centre.
Concert date changed due to a clash at the venue, please read and come and support us this Christmas
Blackley place 10th at the contest in Prestatyn after an up and down day, but one that ensured we all stood together as one and showed what it truly meant to be a part of a band.
Please help us fill a few seats for the upcoming contest season.
Thanks to Mike on Sop and Tara on Flugel who stood in and supported Chrissy on Cornet after some last minute hiccups before our concert today.
The President once again hosts a very popular and entertaining concert that is free to the patrons. Thanks to all patrons goes out from the band.
We had a great night out at Whit Friday and came out with a Best 4th Section at Friezland, we are still waiting on the full list of results.
Also, you can stay up to date with all the latest ramblings on Twitter @blackleyband
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