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Capacity entertainment at Wilsden

The Wilsden Band recently enjoyed a full house feeling for their annual concert.

Wilsden
 

The Wilsden Band recently provided plenty of fine musical entertainment at their 17th annual concert

Capacity

Playing to a capacity audience with extra chairs brought in for the occasion, the band delighted everyone with a well received music programme of items which reflected the overall improvement over the year, under the auspices of MD Ken Lee.

Two soloists played 'spotlight items' — solo tenor horn Ruth Maguire contributing a very emotional 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' and solo euphonium Andy Hansen, faultlessly entertaining with 'Blaydon Races.'

Playing to a capacity audience with extra chairs brought in for the occasion, the band delighted everyone with a well received music programme of items4BR

Awards

Band awards were given to Ruth Maguire as 'Most Improved Player', whilst founder member Dennis Renshaw was chosen as ‘Bandsman of the Year’ for his continuing yearly commitment.

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