BRASSED OFF!

Oldham Band (Lees) enjoyed a rehearsal with a difference last week when they were visited by cast members of Oldham Coliseum's forthcoming production of Brassed Off. The band are one of four local brass bands that are set to appear when the play opens for its  four week run next month and Oldham Band (Lees)  takes its turn from Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 September 2016. Although playing a demanding repertoire made famous in the original film by Grimethorpe Colliery Band, the band are excited to be involved in what will certainly be an entertaining and enjoyable show. 
SUMMER CONCERT 24 JULY 2016

Dobcross Band Club was the setting for Oldham Band (Lees) final concert of the summer, before having a well-deserved break. Playing to a packed audience, the band performed a varied programme, split unusually into three sections. There were solo performances from both the more experienced players and a couple of new, up and coming members, one of whom, Phoebe Collins, made her solo debut playing Share my Yoke, while proud dad conducted the rest of the band. Perhaps the highlight of the evening was the performance by Alex Temple-Heald of Ney Rosauro's Concerto for Marimba and Brass Band.  Performing without music, Alex's rendition of this challenging piece in four movements was flawless, and marked a fitting end to Alex's time with Oldham Band before he starts at the Royal College in London in September. MD John Collins said, "Alex has been a fantastic member of Oldham Band for the past 4 years and he will be greatly missed. We know he is going to go on to achieve great things in his musical career and we wish him all the very best. He is, of course, welcome back anytime!".