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The setting was the newly opened Apex, a modern concert hall in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and was the venue for the Army's Anglia Divisional Celebration on 1 April. The evening was supported by NCB who played pre-meeting music such as 'Gowans and Larsson Overture' (Wm Broughton), 'Hallelujah!' (James Curnow),' Psalm of Thanks' (Paul Sharman) and 'Servants of God' (Steven Ponsford). Household Troops Band visit Norwich at
Easter A march from the Citadel to the city's Millennium Forum took place followed by an open-air concert given by the band with many tourists and shoppers stopping to listen to the music and hear the message given. In the evening a large crowd gathered to hear the band playing such pieces as 'Summon the Dragon' (Peter Graham), 'Let everything Praise' (Martin Cordner) and 'Laudate Dominium' (Edward Gregson). Soloists were Daniel Robson, cornet and Christian Marklew, euphonium playing Concerto for Trumpet (Harry James) and Richard Phillips' 'In Christ Alone' respectively. The second half of the programme contained a 'Salute to the General' which turned out to be Themes from the Bond movies! The General was quite delighted to have this 'salute' played in her honour. The evening concluded with Stephen Ponsford's 'Kerygma' following a powerful and personal message from the General. On Easter Day Mark Woodrow, son of Bandmaster Richard and Elizabeth Woodrow was commissioned a bandsman of Norwich Citadel Band by General Linda Bond. Mark is a product of our own YP Band and has been attending NCB rehearsals for six months and is now part of the bass section. It is most pleasing to note that three more members of the YP Band are currently attending rehearsals with a view to becoming members of our Band later this year. A number of our younger bandsmen are away at music colleges or university and it may interest you to know that currently Alex Gibson plays cornet in Black Dyke Band, Nick Giles plays euphonium in Faireys Band and Sam Gibson plays principal cornet in Delph Band. On the last Saturday in April NCB will be taking part in a service at Earlham Cemetery to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Norwich Blitz. Former members may recall playing for the 50th anniversary. The order of service will be identical to the 50th. You are most welcome to come along and support us. May God bless you, | ||
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Michael Whybrow, NCB Secretary,
Reporting
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| This musical selection was performed whilst on tour, stopping at The Salvation Army, Flint Citadel Corps, Flint, Michigan (USA) |
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