Band a long way from home
SIR - I was pleasantly surprised when, travelling through Normandy, I saw a poster advertising a concert by Appledore Band. A long way from home, I thought, after hearing them play on the quay to the delight of crowds in Appledore and Instow. I went along
SIR - I was pleasantly surprised when, travelling through Normandy, I saw a poster advertising a concert by Appledore Band.
A long way from home, I thought, after hearing them play on the quay to the delight of crowds in Appledore and Instow.
I went along on the Saturday evening to find a packed theatre. The local French band, with some 40 players, played five pieces of music.
Then, after the interval, Appledore played, starting with a French march. What a difference - 18-20 musicians playing their hearts out, well disciplined and smartly dressed.
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A brilliant second half with two encores ended with Radezki March and can-can.
After this, both bands played together. The Appledore conductor was dancing while conducting on stage.
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The audience was spellbound and all stood shouting and applauding. Well done, Appledore Band. It makes me proud to be Devonshire born and bred.
J Hawl, (Mrs), Appledore.
