Premiere of Concerto for Concert Band

22nd June 2013

Despite the searing heat, St Peter"s Church in the Nottinghamshire village of East Bridgford was packed for "Home Comforts", a musical evening staged by Nottingham Concert Band

Steered by Music Director Robert Parker, the 60+ members of the band presented a diverse programme. Highlights included the première of Concerto for Concert Band by local composer David Machell, who leapt from his seat during the closing bars to congratulate the band on their interpretation.

Other music on the programme included Guy Woolfenden"s Gallimaufry suite, contrasting this with a musical mystery tour taking in G&S, Eric Coates" Dam Busters March, Adele"s Skyfall and the sad tale of Goldilocks, which was narrated by East Bridgford"s own Geoff Soar.

Proceeds from the event were donated to church funds.