Birmingham Citadel Band gave their annual “pre-contest” concert at the Symphony Hall to the keen brass band enthusiasts gathered for the 2009 “British Open”.
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As usual, it proved to be an exciting, if not daunting, opportunity to provide pre-contest entertainment, along with music which reminded the listener of the Salvation Army Band’s real mission.
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The unusually early start of 8.45am was certainly a challenge in itself, but BCB, undeterred by the “close inspection” of the enthusiastic audience of band connoisseurs, gave a varied and interesting programme that set the scene for a busy day of music-making. Friendships were renewed and many complimentary comments were received about the band’s playing and “witness” on such a prestigious occasion.
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Hymn Tune - Nicaea
March - To Regions Fair
Trombone Solo - Concert Piece for Trombone - Mark Sharman
Joyful, Joyful
Selection - A Robe of White
Suite - Songs of the Morning
Cornet Solo - Here at the Cross - Gavin Lamplough
Three Kings Swing
Gift of Love
Canadian Folk Song Suite
March - Lightbringer
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