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New works mark Poulton 140th anniversary

A series of new works will enhance Poulton-le-Fylde Band's 140th anniversary celebrations.

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The Poulton-le-Fylde Band has made their commitment to promoting new repertoire for the brass band genre by commissioning a number of works.

The band, led by conductor by Dave Collins, is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year and has a rich heritage linked to its local community.

New works

Over the summer the band regularly performs at many gala events in the Fylde area and has therefore as commissioned a street march entitled, 'Onwards' from composer Lewis Wilkinson.

Lewis is currently reading music at the University of Durham, with his bright and breezy march already proving popular with players and listeners alike.

In addition, the award winning Paul McGhee has been commissioned to write a substantial work based upon a mythical story, whilst the talented young composer Daniel Hall, who recently worked with Tredegar Band, has also been asked to write a concert 'opener'.

The band, led by conductor by Dave Collins, is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year and has a rich heritage linked to its local community4BR

Interesting

Paul told 4BR: "I'm really looking forward to working with Dave Collins and the band. The concept for their programme is well thought out and promises to be an interesting collaboration."

A further commission comes from the pen of Lee Rodgers who is writing a concerto for baritone and brass band, whilst Poulton is also looking forward to performing a world premiere of a new work by well known composer, James McFadyen.

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