Bandmaster Lt Colonel Mike Williams has sadly had to relinquish his duties as bandmaster of the Salvation Army Upper Norwood Corps Band.
The occasion was marked by a special service of Recognition and Appreciation with a tribute from euphonium player Russell Allen and the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation by corps officer Major Jenine Main. Mike then conducted the band in a rendition of the march ‘Star Lake’.Mike has been a member of the band for the past thirty-two years, deputy bandmaster for a period of eleven years and since 2004 the bandmaster. Mike is an accomplished B flat bass player and was a member of the ISB for ten years but he recalls that during the 32 years at Upper Norwood he has played every instrument and part possible, including percussion.
It was a moving and emotional service and Mike will be sorely missed in this position.
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