'A little twilight music' raises $1200!
25 March 2012
The locals, and visitors, came out in big numbers to enjoy the fourth annual Twilight Concert by the Hall Village Brass Band. Under the inspiring baton of Band Master Viv Martin, the Band gave the audience a bit of everything - including previews of works that they are currently polishing for the national Band championships over Easter.
The Band was once more ornamented with the fine solo performances of Bronwyn Douglass, who is getting to know the way to Hall! Bronwyn has sung with the Band on two previous occasions, and once again her fine voice and charming presentation were greatly appreciated.
This year for the first time we also heard the 'band of the future' - now known as the 'Victoria Street Brass'. Their bracket of 30 minutes got us all in the mood and thirsty for more!
Audience members dug deep for the raffle and gold coin donation. The select dozen for the raffle prize were made available on very generous terms by Rob Howell of Jeir Creek Wines, and we thank him most sincerely for his welcome association with the Concert. The lucky winner of the wine was Sam Steggall. A total of $1,208.05 was raised - a really outstanding result!
The Preschool Parents had a busy, and we hope profitable afternoon running their BBQ and drinks trailer.
Special thanks are due again to the sponsor of the event, Barnett Lilley and Associates, Financial Consultants of Victoria Street. Scott Lilley and Stephen Barnett and their staff (and families!) have been reliable, generous and active supporters of the Twilight Concert from the start, and they have earned our warmest thanks.
Hugh Watson again lent his amplification gear and did all the set-up, while Bob Richardson and several others were on hand to help before and after.
Our photo shows the Victoria Street Brass in action.