Tommy Tynan Born in Saddleworth, a stronghold of British brass banding, Tommy was immersed in music from a young age. After early beginnings on cornet and drums, he discovered his passion for the tuba and joined Marsden Silver Prize Band at 14. Under the mentorship of...
Well, we made it to the contest with a little help from some good friends of the Band. Didn’t quite get the result we had hoped for but at least we made an appearance. In addition, the Sarah Gardner Memorial trophy was presented by Mike Green Sarah’s...
The band have been working hard over the last few weeks in preparation for the first contest of the season. Sunday 29 September – the Fleetwood Open. Phil Edwards, our Solo Euph player has stepped into the MD shoes pending our appointment of a new MD during the...
We would like to welcome back to our ranks Richard Kay on the percussion section. Richard left the band around 2 years ago to go and play for The Leyland Band, since joining Leyland he has enjoyed much success, winning youngest player awards and a trip to the...
The band produced a fine performance for the the now annual Last Night of the Proms concert at Preston Masonic Hall. Highlights included a fine debut solo from our Principal cornet player Gavin Coleman (The way we were) and a well received first outing of Manilow...
