Fri, 27 Jun 2008
Kirkby Lonsdale Photos

Below is the website address for viewing the pictures

Thanks to Steve and Bernie for these

http://picasaweb.google.com/stevejash/KirkbyLonsdale2008

Tue, 24 Jun 2008
A wet and windy weekend

We played 2 engagements this weekend

The first on Saturday, Partington People's Church fete was moved inside because of the downpour.

 Sunday we were at Walton Hall Gardens, the players were under cover in the 'band stand' but the extreme blustery weather was not conducive to the audience sitting out and enjoying the playing!

 Thanks to all that braved the conditions and special thanks to Karl for conducting the band.

Mon, 16 Jun 2008
WIN AT KIRKBY LONSDALE !!

Sale won the second place trophy at Kirkby Lonsdale Contest

A great day out yesterday at Kirkby Lonsdale where we achieved a fantastic result of second place in our section, playing Slaidburn, Castell Coch, the hymn Nearer My God to Thee, and Valerius Variations by Phillip Sparke. Huge thanks to John Dickinson for his tremendous hard work in preparing us for the contest and well done to everyone, a great team effort.

We were so delighted that on the coach back, we took the trophy on a celebratory lap of the northbound M6 !

Sun, 15 Jun 2008
Brass & Boats

A sunny afternoon in Sale yesterday, where we played as part of the Sale Festival

The band performed by the Waterside, whilst the decorated canal boats passed by. On their return journey one of the boats had a passenger on board - the Mayor of Trafford, who stepped came ashore at the Waterside to be greeted by the Band President Councillor Jane Baugh and then onto meet the band and hear us play Castell Coch.

Sun, 08 Jun 2008
QUIZ NIGHT 18th JULY

Please see Members section for full details

A band social event

Fri, 06 Jun 2008
Additional Rehearsals

The following are rehearsals for w/c 9th June in preparation for the contest

Monday 9th June 7.30pm Cornet sectional rehearsal, 8pm full rehearsal

Tuesday 10th June 8.30pm Sectional rehearsal All except Cornets

Thurs 12th June 7.30pm Full Rehearsal

Mon, 28 Apr 2008
Great Success at U.R.C. concert....

.... as the band scooped what must be the largest haul of raffle prizes known to man!

The band also performed to an enthusiastic audience who gave great applause throughout the concert.

Much credit should go to our soloists for the evening - Claire Lewis (cornet) who performed a beautiful rendition of Pastorale; Steve Ash (soprano) with ringing high notes in Demelza; and Karl Price (euphonium) who wowed the audience with a flashy performance of The Blaydon Races.

We would also like to say a big 'Thank You' to  our guest players who helped fill the gaps in the band, making this a wonderful concert for all concerned.

Tue, 22 Apr 2008
Programme for URC Concert

The programme for our concert on Saturday 26th May has now been announced.

Castell Coch
Pastorale - Cornet Soloist Clare Lewis
Demelza - Soprano Soloist Steve Ash
West Side Story Selection
Last of the Summer Wine
Little Suite for Brass
Pastime With Good Company
Blaydon Races - Euphonium Soloist Karl Price
Mancini Magic
The Dambusters
All I Ask of You
You'll Never Walk Alone
'Moscow' from Four Cities

Thu, 03 Apr 2008
Tickets Available for U.R.C concert

Tickets for the United Reform Church (Ashton on Mersey) concert on April 26th are now available.

They can be ordered through the band (Peter Corbishley - 07968 807691) or from Pat Joyce at the U.R.C. (0161 969 0715). The price is £5 and includes Cake and Drinks. We hope to see you there.

Thu, 20 Mar 2008
New Website Online

Welcome to the new website for Sale Brass.

We hope you will keep coming back to the new website (at its new address www.salebrass.co.uk) to keep track of the latest news from the bandroom and so that you can find out where you can next come to see and hear us perform. You can read about the long history of the band and how it has remained a central part of the local community. Also keep your eyes on the Gallery - more photos, new and old, will hopefully be appearing shortly (If you are a former member of the band, or just a longtime supporter, and you have any photos of the band, we would be delighted if you would be able to send copies to us for inclusion on the website.)

ENJOY!

Wed, 12 Mar 2008
Memories of Stretford Borough Band

Bernard Hayes was a member of Stretford Borough Band during 1944-46. After finding the Sale Brass website (and the History of the Band section) he took the time to write in with his own recollections of his time in the band.

Click here to read the recollections.

Mon, 10 Mar 2008
Sale Brass in Area Contest Return

Sale Brass made its return to the North-West Region Brass Band Contest on Sunday, for the first time since 2000.

The band was awarded 17th place out of the 23 bands that entered this years competition, which, for a band that hasn't played in this contest for 7 years, is a creditable result. With other contests coming up over the next few months (Tameside, & Kirkby Lonsdale) the band will get a chance to become more used to the pressures and nerves of the contest stage once again, and will hopefully be amongst the prize winners soon.