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
The Easter weekend at Norwich Citadel has for
many years been a special occasion with Generals and Commissioners
leading the meetings as well as bands travelling to our fine corps.
2012 was no exception with a visit from General Linda Bond.
Under the leadership of BM Carl Saunders, the Household Troops Band
came to share Saturday with the General.
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,
Michael Whybrow - Band
Secretary