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Ken Moss

29-01-2011 08:55

Blackburn with Darwen Brass Band

Not strictly a discuss for Accrington Web but my wife surprised me last night with a trip to the Empire Theatre in Blackburn to see the band play.

Absolutely superb stuff, anyone else seen them?

jaysay

29-01-2011 10:09

Re: Blackburn with Darwen Brass Band

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 878868)

Not strictly a discuss for Accrington Web but my wife surprised me last night with a trip to the Empire Theatre in Blackburn to see the band play.

Absolutely superb stuff, anyone else seen them?

Not really my barrow Ken, but many years ago I was working in a shop in Wakefield and three of the family were members of a Brass Band, and that night they were playing in the club across the road, so after we'd finished we took a look for an hour and it was quite enjoyable

Alan Varrechia

29-01-2011 12:16

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How far in were they before they played the Floral Dance Ken..:D:D:D:D

Ken Moss

30-01-2011 08:07

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Originally Posted by Alan Varrechia (Post 878924)

How far in were they before they played the Floral Dance Ken..:D:D:D:D

We got Fucik's 'Florentiner March' as the first item from the senior band and Doctor Who from the junior band. There was a fair old bit that I'd never heard played in brass before, good stuff.

We never got Souza's 'Liberty Bell' though, VERY disappointing!

Benipete

30-01-2011 10:56

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[quote=Ken Moss;879092]We got Fucik's 'Florentiner March' as the first item from the senior band ,

My sentiments exactly.:hidewall::D:D

Benipete

30-01-2011 11:00

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 879092)

We got Fucik's 'Florentiner March' as the first item from the senior band ,

My sentiments exactly.:hidewall::D:D

Whoops read it wrong,Should have to Specsavers.:eek::D:D

Alan Varrechia

30-01-2011 11:04

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You and me both Beni. I had to do a double take. :D:D:D:D

katex

30-01-2011 12:29

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Brass Band concerts can be extremely enjoyable .. the players are very accomplished.

Brings memories back of my dad though... he played in dance bands and orchestras (semi-professional), but when a brass band was hired for the local annual church walk ... tears streamed down his face to their music. (Aaaw).

Last August went to a wedding where the groom was a member of a Wigan brass band. He had his colleagues playing there. Sounded lovely in the Church. Only criticism was ... they played pieces I did not know and found it rather boring .... the Floral Dance (as mentioned) would have been more light relief... :D

Benipete

30-01-2011 12:51

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Where is Terry Wogan when you need him?:D:D

shillelagh

30-01-2011 13:10

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Originally Posted by Benipete (Post 879187)

Where is Terry Wogan when you need him?:D:D

bbc 1 tonight at 9pm:D:D:D

jaysay

31-01-2011 10:08

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 879192)

bbc 1 tonight at 9pm:D:D:D

Thanks Jen I'll remember to give it a miss:D:D:D

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