BAND CONCERT.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1924, Page 1

BAND CONCERT.

Thero was a good attendance at tho Princess Theatre last evening when the Hokitika Municipal Band gave its first winter concert. Tho following programme was rendered:—March, '"Mount Hobson,” Anthem, ‘‘Realms of Bliss,” Hymn “Lead Kindly Light,” Duet (Cornet and Euphonium) "Excelsior,” with Band accompaniment ; Hymn "Abide With Ale,” Cornet Solo, "Tho Rosary,” Soloist: Mr L. Ross, “Andante in G,” March, "Washington Greys.”

The Band which numbered over 20 strong was seated on a well-lit stage. Mr C'. B. Ross was the conductor, and kept the players well under command. A feature of the playing was tho quiet manner in which the selections were rendered, suiting admirably an interior concert. The Band shotted much attention to detail, and the light and shade were brought out effectively. This was particularly noticeable in "Excelsior.” Air L. Ross' cornet solo was repeated, and well deserved the mark of approval. The well-known hymnal numbers were well received, and the marches were rsndercil pleasingly. The Andante in G. proved one of the best all round soli; lions of the evening. Altogether the Band acquitted itself remarkably well.

Miss Al. Jones was the only vocal soloist. rendering Gounod’s "Avc .Maria,” which was sung with devotional feeling. Aliss Daly was a very adequate accompanist.

Before the final number by tho Baud, Mr I). J. Evans on behalf of the Band, thanked the audience for their attendance and appreciation. It was mentioned that the object of the 'tand in holding the winter concerts was two-fold. Tho - first desirO was to supply an objective to tho members of the Band for practice. It was not possible to hold successful outdoor concerts at this period of the year, but the evening entertainments at intervals should find favor. The se- < olid desire was to revive an interest in the town in the hotter class of music, so as to maintain the reputation of the place as being a music loving community. There would he a collect ion taken up at future concerts to defray the incidental expenses, and any surplus in hand at the close of the season would he handed over to some philanthropic cause. Mr Evans concluded by moving a vote of thanks to Air Ross (the conductor) and the Band for the pleasing entertainment, the vote being accorded by hearty and prolonged applause. The evening’* programme concluded by tho Band playing tho National Anthem.