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​​It might have taken a few attempts, but Oldham Band (Lees) are celebrating after being crowned the 2018 North West Regional first section champions. The band was nervously confident going into the contest, after their winning performance on the same piece at Preston last month. But up against a strong (and bigger) field, Oldham Band knew it had to give its very best performance if it was going to come out on top. There was no doubt that this year's test piece, James Curnow's Brass Metamorphosis, was challenging, but in their remarks before the final results were given, the adjudicators said there had been a "clear winner". Special mention was also made of the quality of the playing by Harrison Heeley on solo euphonium and Alan Hobbins on soprano. MD John Collins said: "It hasn't really sunk in yet - this is the one we really wanted and all the hard work over the past few weeks has paid off. 7 members from the original band I started in 2004 were on stage with me yesterday, along with several players that have come up through our junior band. I am so proud of what we have achieved. Cheltenham here we come!". Congratulations also to Holly Raynor and Jordan Hall who won the Best Percussion prize. 

Oldham Band (Lees) wish to congratulate Freckleton who will be joining them in Cheltenham in September, and all the other bands who competed with them on Sunday, especially local neighbours Boarshurst who came a fantastic 4th in their first year in this section. 

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​CURRENT VACANCIES
Oldham Band (Lees) currently has vacancies for a B flat bass player and a tenor trombone player. For informal chat please contact MD John Collins on 07801 540173. We are always happy for anyone interested to come and join us for a rehearsal. 
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