Welcome to the official web site of the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, one of the most famous names in the brass band world. As well as concerts, we also compete at the highest level in many of the Major Contests, holding our own against the very best and most prestigious bands in the world, including Grimethorpe Colliery, Black Dyke and Brighouse & Rastrick to name just a few.
[Scottish Open 2007 photos reproduced by kind permission of John Martin]
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London Calling!!!
After all of the ‘Area’ competitions over the past few weeks, the list of qualifiers for the National Finals 2008 is now complete.
The list of qualifiers for the National Finals in London is as follows:
Championship Section
Saturday 11th October, Royal Albert Hall, London
Aveley & Newham
BTM
Black Dyke
Carlton Main Frickley
Cory
Desford Colliery
EYMS
Fairey
Foden’s (Richardson)
Grimethorpe Colliery
Kirkintilloch
Leyland
Mount Charles
Redbridge Brass
Reg Vardy
Rothwell Temperance
SWT Woodfalls
Tredegar
Virtuosi GUS
Whitburn
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Thanks for your comments!
Thanks for your astounding comments about some of our recent concerts, both in person at them and via our website!
Here are just a few examples…
“After attending your concert in Yeadon on Saturday I would like to express what a pleasure and privilege it was to listen to your band. Top quality was the order of the day and I was not to be disappointed. Whilst certain Yorkshire bands were picking up prizes 200 miles south, us locals were to be the benefits of an absolute brass band treat! Kirsty Abbotts is a dream leading the band to a variety of concert fireworks. From the opening March to the finale 1812 Overture I was left spellbound by the outstanding performance of each item on the programme X Factor? Strictly Come Dancing? Rugby World Cup? CMFCB Top the lot! OK I’m biased being a cornet player from a former rival Haworth Band. Meeting Kirsty at the interval was a joy. Thanks for signing your CD. Thanks again to all. Kind Regards Stephen Quinlan”
“Yesterday evening, at 5pm, a friend and I set out from Durham heading south. Problem was, we arrived at Morley at 6.25, realised the mistake at 6.45 and raced to Yeadon, arriving at 7.15. At the interval, I spoke to Dave Jones (I think) about Kirsty and Claire and how they made playing so beautifully look so easy. Bought Soliloquy (which I’m listening to now), then went home, still with tears in my eyes, having listened to one of the best and most moving Brass Band concerts I’ve ever heard. I know it’s unfair to highlight 2 names from a performance which made everyone shine so, well done everyone and thank you so much for a most memorable evening. Cheers, Norm.”
We always want to know what you think about our concerts. If you want to know where we are playing next, please click on the calendar link above, also if you would like to request a piece, please send an email and we will try our best to fit it into our programme!
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Sponsor a Chair!
The key to a successful Band is the quality of the individual players within its ranks. At CMFCB, we are fortunate to have some of the most gifted musicians in the country whose talent and commitment help keep the Band amongst the finest Brass Bands in the World! The Chair Sponsorship programme is an opportunity for you to be associated with one of the Band’s players and to link your name with a position in the Band! Click the Sponsorship link at the top of the page.
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