Wednesday 16 February 2011

Shown here is a photograph of the band at Downview Women's Prison.  Christmas carolling at the prison with a small ensemble has been a regular feature in the past.  On Sunday, 13 February 2011, the band went with a larger number of players to present a full musical programme.  It was well received with some excellent singing and participation from the audience.

Photograph taken by Oupa Pete

Tuesday 15 February 2011

The founding fathers of the Upper Norwood Corps must have stood aghast when the band played in the hall at a corps function without uniform. Yes, nay a bonnet, epaulet or trimming in sight! 
The occasion was a Saturday Night Talent Spectacular to raise funds for new chairs for the hall.  A wealth of hidden talent was revealed and not the usual presentations you see at the Army including a song in five different languages sang by the young ladies of the International College for Officers.  Not to be outdone the songsters sang 'You gotta friend in me' from 'Toy Story' and 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' from the 'Wizard of Oz'.  The second half of the programme was more devotional in nature and the Band's last item was 'Wonderful Grace' - a piece arranged by a recent band member, Lt Nicholas Samuels.