Big crowd for Twilight music
25 March 2014
Over three hundred people gathered at the school on Sunday afternoon for a fine concert of brass band music from Canberra Brass. In perfect weather, the band performed in three ensembles – the Victoria Street Brass (the 'development' band'), the Canberra Brass Quintet, and the main band – Canberra Brass. The latter was joined by mezzo soprano soloist Diana Tulip, who began her contribution with the signature song – 'Roses of Picardy'.
A significant number of folk arrived in time to visit the Museum and associated exhibitions, while audience numbers were swollen by those seeking relaxation after the nearby public meeting on future uses of the school site. We can confidently say that after six years, the Twilight Concert is firmly entrenched on the school's grassed play area, whatever else might come to pass!
The Preschool Parents once again provided food and drinks as a fundraiser, while the Hall School Museum will benefit by the excellent total of $1,324.50. Nearly half of this was raised by a raffle for the sponsors prize of a dozen 2009 Shiraz from Mudgee, the rest in a bucket collection.
We once again very gratefully acknowledge the generous sponsorship of our main street financial planners – Stephen Barnett and Scott Lilley. As well as contributing to promotion and running the raffle, their support ensures that the Band gets properly rewarded. Also, a growing number of their clients are becoming concert-goers.
As well as 'Roses of Picardy' Diana Tulip sang Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal (Roger Quilter) and Fly me to the moon - made famous by Frank Sinatra. Canberra Brass treated us to a preview of some of the works they are performing at the national brass band championships in Brisbane at Easter, and other items that they will be playing on their subsequent tour of France, performing at a number of World War I Centenary commemorations.
We wish them good luck in Brisbane, and bon voyage for the big trip!
Our photo shows soloist Diana Tulip backed by the Canberra Brass [photo courtesy Bob Richardson]
Photo gallery images very kindly supplied by Adrian Kelson.
Twilight Concert 2014
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