Thanks to everyone who turned out to support our Proms on the Green concert today. The weather was good to us, and it was great to see so many of you there.
We have put some photos of the event up on the website, and you can see from them that, without a doubt, today's audience was our largest ever for the Proms, and the band really enjoyed the afternoon. It's so cheering for us to have a 'full house' to play to, as it makes all the hard work and preparation seem worthwhile.
Barnard Castle
All Through the Night
Rhapsody on Negro Spirituals No.1
One Voice
Anthem
Trumpeter's Lullaby
Confection for Brass
Padstow Lifeboat
Cha Cha for Band
Ticket to Ride
American Trilogy
DIsney Fantasy
Bouquet de Paris
Fantasy on British Sea Songs
Jerusalem
Pomp and Circumstance No. 1
Encore: Amparito Roca
Special thanks to Viv Kelly and Neil Connell who sat in with us to cover our own players who are on holiday, and to Sarah Bell who played 2nd Euphonium whilst our usual 2nd Euph conducted the concert.
We are, as ever, indebted to James Miller for his vocal contribution and (on this occasion) compering skills and to Andy Brittin who put together the programme and acted as our Musical Director for the afternoon.
The band hope to appoint a new permanent MD very soon - Andy does not want the position as he would miss playing too much - We are currently auditioning potential candidates, so watch this space, as we will announce the new appointment here.
