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Passionate times for Reg Vardy

Newly crowned North of England champions provide Wilby backing.

Reg Vardy
 

The newly crowned North of England Regional champion, Reg Vardy Band recently took to the road to help in the performance of Philip Wilby’s 'A Passion for Our Times' in Harrogate.

It ended a busy month for the band, which has seen them perform in concert as well as contest format in recent weeks.

Honoured

The band were honoured to take part in the performance which was conducted by Philip Wilby and joined by The Fisher Singers, narrator Darren Roberts and organist Paul Dewhurst as well as dancers from St John Fisher School.

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "It was a really incredible performance to be involved in. The sound of the organ and choir mixed with the brass sounds made the whole performance a magical experience."

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