THE WIZARD OF WHIT FRIDAY
On Friday 14th June, the band met in Grotton and, at the time, they had no idea that through all the waiting around, tired lips and wet feet that they would come out with the best results the band has seen yet.
The band played the Wizard by George Allan, completed 9 out of 11 contests and managed to win both Denshaw and Scouthead & Austerlands competitions while also bagging a second place at Dobcross. Our Principal Cornet player, Alan Hobbins, won two soloist prizes, one at Scouthead & Austerlands Contest and the other at Grotton. On his first Whit Friday with the band, our Soprano Cornet player, Will Reynolds, claimed 'best sop' at Scouthead & Austerlands contest.
Overall the band came in second place, beating last years third place. This is the best Whit Friday for the band to date and the MD, John Collins, could not be prouder of the hard work and dedication put in by all.
To see a recording of the band, go to the 'Oldham Band TV' page for a 2019 rendition of the Wizard.
DIADEM OF GOLD
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If you’ve been following the band and their recent activities on social media you will probably be aware that in November we spent a couple of days recording in St Thomas’ Parish Church in Stockport. Working with the experts at World of Sound, we are delighted to announce the launch of the band’s second CD titled ‘Diadem Of Gold’ in commemoration of 2018, the band’s most successful year. Named in honour of the set test for May’s Senior Cup it includes the test pieces with which we claimed victory plus a few extra tracks.
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‘Diadem of Gold’ will cost you a paltry £10. But wait. That’s not all. £12.50 will get you both this new recording and a copy of the band’s debut recording, 2008’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’, AND free local delivery (within reason!).
Contact us here or via Facebook to grab the CDs and to haggle how far constitutes as local…..
Contact us here or via Facebook to grab the CDs and to haggle how far constitutes as local…..
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OLDHAM BAND TV
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