MIDSOMER NORTON & RADSTOCK
SILVER BAND CONCERT
SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER 2005
The band produced an
enjoyable and entertaining evening. Church organist, Douglas Richings,
set the standard with his lively welcome music to greet the audience.
Introducing each piece, master of ceremonies, the Rev. Christopher Chiplin
had detailed knowledge and had obviously done his homework. Energetic
Musical Director, Stewart Lewins, continued in the same vein, leading both
the youth and senior bands during the concert. Eric Ball's Star Lake,
written in 1937 and first played in the USA was a very lively opening,
followed by Handal's five movement Music for a Royal Fireworks.
Included in the first half were Mr. Jums (for cat lovers) and Angel Voices
by Edward G. Monk, an 1810 organist at St John's Church, Midsomer Norton,
and the theme from Born Free by John Barry. After the interval it was
the turn of the Youth Band and Stewart congratulated 15 year old cornet
player Debbie Dring, who gained the Sarum Sound Trophy at the recent Wessex
Band Summer School held in Bournemouth. The award was for the most
improved musician who attended the course. She is a pupil at Downside
Abbey, taught by Keith Haines, and has been a member of the Silver Band for
7 years, together with playing for the Solent Youth Band.
The second half continued
with the brilliant Amparito Rocco, a dance by L. Texidor, followed by If, a
Baritone Solo by Becki Colbourne. E. Firth's traditional brass band
piece, Kenilworth was followed by the well known and popular The Beatles
Gold. Clappy Hootenanny by Harold L. Walters concluded the
concert. Solos were performed by Dan Paget, Euphonium and Gary Latchem,
Principal Cornet. The evening was organised by the Radstock and
Midsomer Norton Lions Club with the entire proceeds being given to the band.
Lion President, Derek
Livsey, thanked St John Ambulance for their attendance, the Church
Ladies for supplying the refreshments, Lion Barry Collier, Chairman of the
Activities committee, Organist Douglas Richings and the programme sponsors,
Paperwork Plus, Docky's, Miller Ashman and Carshop, and lastly, the Band for
their fine music and performance making the evening most enjoyable.
| Picture
Left to right:
Becki Colbourne,
Gary Latchem,
Lion John Bowell,
MD
Stewart Lewins,
Lion President, Derek Livsey
and Dan Paget. |
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