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Review by Saddleworth Male Voice Choir website:
http://www.saddleworthmvc.co.uk/#/news/4537696875
SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir were the guests of Blackley Brass Band in what proved to be a most successful concert enjoyed by a packed house.
With an eye on forthcoming competitions (Don Valley and Eskdale) the choir included items such as Carl Bohm’s Still Wie Die Nacht, in a moving arrangement by Alwyn Humphreys, and a beautiful setting of the Lord’s Prayer by Carl Deis, while giving the male-voice staple Comrades In Arms its first public performance by the choir for some years. This mid-19th-century piece by Adolphe Adam, taken from his opera Les Enfants de Paris, prompted one audience member of senior years to comment: “Eee, it were nice to hear that Comrades song again” – another satisfied customer.
Blackley Band continue to improve in performance and technique under the skilled direction of Adie Smith. Last year the band was promoted to the 3rd Section where they are one of the leading contenders for competition prizes. The result on Saturday was a skilled and enjoyable playing of a variety of pieces including Neal Hefti’s Cute, two William Rimmer marches and a terrific Philip Sparke arrangement of Saint Saens Variations. The band also boasts some excellent soloists including Tara Bamford (flugelhorn in Concerto de Aranjuez), Chrissy Chalk-Williams (cornet, Share My Yoke) and Richard Sutcliffe’s horn playing in Come Back To Sorrento. When so many brass bands have, for various reasons, disappeared over the years it was good to see and hear a band still flying the flag.
This was the third time SMVC has shared a stage with Blackley Band and the sell-out audience with its departing comments reflected another excellent night’s music-making in which the choir has been involved.
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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