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Playing History:
Started playing in 1993, my first instrument being the tenor horn. Soon saw sense with that and switched over to trumpet!
Favourite Piece?
Orange Juice is ace, as is MacArthur Park.
Worst Piece?
Any swing music arranged for brass band.
Proudest banding moment?
Y'know what, I have no idea! Done loads of big gigs which were ace - playing for Les Mis at the Bridgewater was great, playing in some of the massive churches in Germany was also breathtaking. Can't think of a moment that made me proud really. Maybe someone else can.
Most embarrassing moment?
As a trumpet player, we don't do things by halves so when we make a mistake... you know about it! Namely the "One Last Shot" section from the Pirates Of The Caribbean. Long, smooth phrase. Top Db. Big room (plenty of echo). Needs air to get it. With air (for me) comes volume. Splits said Top Db. 'Nuff said.
I dep'ed for a rehearsal of Oklahama for a friend. I missed the 'tram tracks' at the end of the song Oklahoma. Played it with utter confidence to be fair... I was just the only one who played it.
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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