Hucknall is set for a musical Christmas feast celebrating
some of the best of the region’s best current and up-coming talented musicians
with Newstead Brass’ “Sounds Like Christmas” concert at Central Methodist
Church on Thursday December 20th.
Newstead Brass and musical director Duncan Beckley will be
joined by the talented young saxophonists of ‘Imperfect Fifth’ and teenage
vocalist Laura Hanson. There will also
be carols for the audience to sing with the band. ‘Sounds Like Christmas’
begins at 7.30 pm on Thursday December 20th with ‘pre-concert’ music from some
of the young players of the Bestwood ‘Black Diamonds’ training band. Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased via the
band website, from band members, or reserved by
calling 0115 952 7435.
A band spokesman added, “We’re delighted to once again
complete our Christmas programme with a concert in Hucknall. Even though the band relocated from Hucknall
to Newstead over 20 years ago, the ‘Byron story’ ensures we retain strong links
with the town with regular concerts as well as leading the annual remembrance
parade.”
Newstead brass began its Christmas programme at a full St.
Peter’s Church in Nottingham last Saturday, December 8th, as guests of Lily
Taylor-Ward. Next weekend they will
perform in the Gedling Borough Council Civic Carol Service at St Paul’s Church,
Daybrook, on Saturday December 15th (7.00 pm, collection for Mayor’s charities)
and the Carol Service at St. Wilfrid’s Church, Kirkby at 6.00 pm on Sunday
December 16th.
