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The band is delighted to announce the launch of their second CD, titled Aces High. The CD is based on well known movie themes, and includes themes such as Rocky: Gonna Fly Now, Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany's (a sample of this track can be heard by clicking the link on the home page) and Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.

The CD was recorded in the impressive rehearsal facilities provided by the Shepherd Group at its Portakabin Ltd premises. We wish to publicly record our thanks to Shepherd Group, who have offered the band their wholehearted support, including help with making the CD. We look forward to a great many future years together in partnership.

If you wish to purchase a copy of the CD, priced at £10, pleased contact Andrew Clark via the email address on the contacts page.

We also have available a book celebrating the band's centenary. You can buy a copy of this for £8.50. Buy the book and CD together for only £15. (prices do not include postage and packing)

Aces High: Ron Goodwin arr. Frank Bryce
This is the famous Luftwaffe March for the equally famous film Battle of Britain. The film was released in 1969 and starred such greats as Kenneth Moore, Lawrence Olivier, Michael Caine and Susannah York. The film traces the events of the summer of 1940 when "so many owed so much to so few"

Flowerdale: Philip Sparke Soprano Cornet solo Kevin Moxon
Well we have to admit that this piece doesn’t actually come from a film. It's an original piece by Philip Sparke taken from a suite called Hymn from the Highlands, which was commissioned by the Yorkshire Building Society Band in 2002. When we first played this piece, the soprano cornet of Kevin sounded so brilliant that it would have been scandalous not to record it. Hence it being on the CD. Here Kevin once again plays it with marvellous texture and feeling.

Theme from Shaft: Isaac Hayes arr. Jan Van Kraeydonck
As the title suggests, this is the main theme from the film Shaft released in 1971 under the directorship of Gordon Parkes. The film traces the quest of a New York detective John Shaft, played by Richard Roundtree, as he travels through Harlem and mixes with the Italian Mob in order to find the missing daughter of a black mobster. The song won Best song at the 1971 academy awards.

Moon River: Henry Mancini arr. Alan Fernie
This is probably one of Henry Mancini's most well known works. It is taken from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's which is set in a New York apartment block. The film starred Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. At The 1962 Oscars the film won Best Original Picture and Best Score. It was also nominated in a further 3 categories.

I don't Know how to Love him: Andrew Lloyd- Webber arr. Graham Walker Flugel solo Sharron Fallon
This song comes from the pens of Andrew Lloyd- Webber and Tim Rice and exploded on the Stage on the 12th October 1971in New York. Jesus Christ Superstar was the first creation of the magical pairing that went on to create so many theatre greats. The film was made in 1973 under the directorship of Norman Jewison. This piece is probably the best known from the film and show and in the film was sung by Yvonne Elliman who played Mary Magdalene. We hope you can appreciate the warm, heartfelt performance by Sharron, who brings out all the emotion of the melody.

Life on Mars: David Bowie arr. Frank Bernaerts
This piece comes from the little screen and is the title track to the BBC's new television series called Life on Mars starring John Simm as DI. Sam Tyler. The music/song was written by David Bowie and was feature in his Album "Hunky Day". Unfortunately this classic song never made it to the number 1 spot in the charts.

Imperial March : John Williams arr. Sandy Smith
This march comes from the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back which is the sequel to the iconic Star Wars. The music brilliantly captures the sinister and evil appearance of the Imperial Storm Troopers. Surprisingly the film only won 1 Oscar for Best Sound.

Over the Rainbow : Arlen and Harburg arr. Goff Richards Tenor Horn Solo Ann Jackson
This piece really needs no introduction and is from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland. Surprisingly the song was nearly cut from the film but on the insistence of Judy it stayed in. We are treated here to a magical performance by Ann on her Tenor horn. Her beautiful, mellow tone floats over the band as if she was the one wearing the red shoes. Ann has been with the band now for a number of years and is a regular soloist at our concerts.

Once Upon a Time in the West : Ennio Morricone arr.Andrew Duncan
This track comes from the film with the same name. It was directed by Sergio Leone in 1968 and was part of the wonderful spaghetti western era. It stars Henry Fonda and Charles Bronson and depicts a villainous railroad boss in his attempts to seize land for his railroad. The film may have faded from peoples memories but once you have listened to this stunningly beautiful melody you will never forget it. The piece again features the superb soprano cornet playing of Kevin Moxon.

Gonna Fly Now: Bill Cont arr. Alan Fernie
This is the theme track from the original 1976 Rocky movie which starred Sylvester Stallone as an up and coming boxer Rocky Bilboa. The film eventually spawned a whole series of Rocky films. The screenplay for the film was actually written by Sylvester himself. The music in the film was performed by the legendry Maynard Ferguson. In 1977 the film won no less that three Oscars and was nominated for a further 7.

The Way We Were: Marvin Hamlisch arr. Keith Edwards Euphonium Solo Mike Pratt
This track comes from the film with the same title. Released in 1973 it brought together two hollywood greats in Barbara Streisand and Robert Redford who in the film were brought together in a wonderful romance but their political convictions drove them apart. In this beautiful rendition Mike Pratt, the Bands euphonium player exactly captures the slow, easy, romantic mood of the original song. In the film this was sung by Barbara and stayed in the American charts for 23 weeks, hitting the top spot for 3 of them. The piece further benefits from the lovely, rounded tones of Mike's euphonium. This is a serious chill out piece.

Selection from Lord of the Rings: arr. Philip Harper
This is a selection of the main themes from the third film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King The film traces the events where the remaining fellowship of the ring prepare for the final battle for middle earth, while Frodo and Sam approach Mount Doom to destroy the ring. The film was released in 2003 to tremendous acclaim and at the 2004 Oscars it set a new record by winning all 11 categories it was nominated for. The music vividly depicts the epic struggle between good and evil, love and hate, concluding with a ever building crescendo symbolising the final defeat of evil.