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Musicians extend the

band for a night

Nottingham Concert Band

‘What a great band – and what an amazing Prelude to 49th Parallel - and the evening
sound!’ said Nottingham Concert Band’s ended with a run-through of New York:
Conductor & Music Director Robert 1927, an exuberant musical landscape by
Parker on Tuesday evening after steering Warren Barker.
75 musicians through a special ‘Open
Rehearsal’. ‘It was a great experience for everyone!’
said Jeff Fry, Chairman of Nottingham
Covering woodwind, brass and percussion Concert Band’s Management Committee
sections, the attendees comprised the afterwards. ‘We welcomed new players,
regular members of Nottingham Concert met old friends and explored exciting
“What a Band supplemented by a number of new pieces. I must extend a huge vote
invited guests, including players from as
of thanks to all those who joined in and
great band far afield as Loughborough and Derby. helped make it happen - especially to
Robert and Ashley for leading from the
and what The event took place at Jesse Gray podium.’
School in West Bridgford, which is the
an amazing band’s weekly rehearsal venue, with Founded in 1991, Nottingham Concert

sound!” Robert Parker and Associate Conductor Ashley Band comprises 60+ regular members
and performs all over the area. Enquiries
Parnell leading the players through five
pieces specially chosen for the occasion. about membership and events are always
welcome:
Adam Gorb’s African Samba, which Call Jeff on 01949 860 126 or
gave the percussion section a chance to e-mail music@nottinghamconcertband.org
shine, was followed by the swing-time A
Tribute to Count Basie arranged by John The band is profiled on Facebook and at
Moss. Two reflective pieces came next - www.nottinghamconcertband.org
Pierre la Plante’s Gathering Places medley of
spirituals and Vaughan Williams’ evocative
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