Marche Lorraine Louis Ganne Leyland Conductor: Richard Evans
Overture to The Bartered Bride Bedrich Smetana Cory Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
The Dark Days Stan Nieuwenhuis BB Bazuingen Cnductor: Luc Vertommen Solo: Harmen Vanhoorne
A British Isles Suite Jonathan Bates Norfolk Wherry Conductor: Andy Craze
Dance of the Elves David Popper arr Wainwright Virtuoso GUS Conductor: John Berryman
The Legend of King Arthur Peter Meechan Foden's Conductor: Michael Fowles
Cry Me a River Arthur Hamilton Virtuosi GUS Conductor: John Berryman Solo: Chris Jeans
The Maestro Andrew Pearce ISB Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb Solo: Philip Cobb
Arioso Joseph Fiocco Solo: Kristy Rowe Piano: Benjamin Powell
Yule Dance Philip Harper ISB Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
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October 13 • Could you be our next PRINCIPAL CORNET player? and the final piece of our jigsaw!. We are PROMOTED TO THE 1st SECTION in January 2027 as North West 2nd Section Champions of 2026. We are a friendly bunch, have a great mix of ages and sensible mix of jobs
October 13 • St Michael’s Band Middleton is a community based non-contesting band looking for players in all sections but particularly cornets front and back row. You’d be very welcome if you are returning to playing or indeed need band experience as a new player
October 12 • We are looking for an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join and enhance our top line.. We are a 1st Section band with a good mix of concerts and contests planned,including a trip to Belgium next year.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday in our own bandroom
