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In 2024 Flowers Band were in Concert as part of the 2024 British Bandsman Concert Series: Reading, an evening that will live long in the memory and within the programme was 'Harrison's Dream' (Peter Graham), one week later the band took to the stage at The Royal Albert Hall and were awarded 1st place and the title of 'National Champions of Great Britain'.
The British Bandsman and Flowers Band are delighted to bring another concert to Reading, the concert will include the 2025 National Finals piece 'Symphony in Two Movements' (Edward Gregson) and how great would it be if lightning can strike twice and they retain the title.
Also present at the contest will be the wonderful National Champions Trophy before it returned for the contest the following weekend.
Ticketing details will be released soon via Facebook and The British Bandsman Website, an email will also be sent to those that have signed up for Concert Series emails.
2025 EIBBSS Course dates: Sunday 27th July to Friday 1st August 2025
“Fort Drake” was composed specially for the British Bandsman March Composition Contest. The title is a respectful parody of a well-known march cited as a model in the contest regulations. Originally just a working title, it was later accepted for its suggestion of unyielding strength and durability. Written to appeal to bands and audiences alike, the piece has striking melodies, a smooth trio section and exciting phrases featured in all instruments. Great difficulty and extreme ranges have been carefully avoided to achieve maximum sonority along with relative ease of presentation.
MARCH: Fort Drake - British Bandsman Competition Winner (PDF copy) | Pennine Music Publishing
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Black Dyke Band in Concert
With a heritage stretching back to 1855, the Black Dyke Band’s pedigree is unrivalled. They will be performing alongside PGS Brass during what promises to be a wonderful musical evening.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Concert starts at 7:00pm
Date: Saturday 28 June 2025 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
