Oldest Band in Ulster

The band is the longest established marching band in Ireland, having been established in 1835. The band was originally known as "Milltown Flute Band", but eventually became known as the Churchill Flute Band because of the Church Hill area lf Glendermott where the band was formed. Originally a melody flute band, we became a part flute band in the early 1900s and converted to the silver Boehm system of concert pitch flute in 1971.

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Parades and Concerts

The band still has an active parading schedule and regularly takes part in parades with various historical, religious and military organizations. Today we are as much known for our concert work. We regularly compete in NIBA and FBA contests as well as performing concerts for various organizations.

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Teaching

The band is made up entirely of amateur flautists and percussionists with a large portion of the band having been taught by other members of the band. We run learners classes for new members teaching them how to play the flute or drum and to read music.

The band has a child protection policy in place to protect all minors in the band as well as a learners policy to guide the teaching of new members.