Cathedral brass 2007
Two bands for the price of one!!
The first part of the evening was presented by Long Eaton Silver Prize band, who, led by Sharon Stansfield started our evening with Belford’s carnival march followed by The water is wide.
The first half included two solos and a duet –
Cornet solo “Georgia on my mind” by James Dennis
Euphonium solo “O Holy night” by Carl Ramplin
Cornet and Euphonium “all I ask of you” by Carl Ramplin and David Purkiss. (David – Derby Central band)
Long Eaton concluded their half with “Pastime with good company”
The second half of the evening, by Derby Central band also included solos by –
Cornet “Away in a manger” by David Purkiss
Vocal “We are the reason” by Andrew Ward
Pieces in the second half ranged from “Snow waltz” to “A new born Babe” and a march “The Spirit of Christmas”
Finally both bands joined together to play “Christmas Joy” and “White Christmas.”
The whole event took place in the Cathedral church of St Barnabas and was organised by Mike Richardson of “Chauffeur plus” Both bands are very appreciative of the work Mike and his team have done to help the fund raising efforts at this very busy time of the year.
After a quick move round to find enough chairs to enable ALL band persons to play together the evening concluded with congregational song “Joy to the world” accompanied by the whole band.
