TEAMWAYS MILITARY BAND.

Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 25, 30 July 1917, Page 3

TEAMWAYS MILITARY BAND.

One of the most successful recitals yet given by the Wellington Municipal Tramways Military Band was that which drew a, crowded audience to His Majesty's last night. ' This excellent band combination has set a high musical standard. The full melody of the blended instruments, with the softened cadences introduced by the strings* and reeds, was heard in. the overture "Maritana," treated with rare delicacy and brilliancy. In "Scenes That Are Brightest" the work was most effective, and in the more florid airs the band excelled itself. In contrast was the refreshing idyll by Tschaikovsky, "Autumn." The bracketed number, "Petit Bolero," was a dainty, catchy item, and : pleased all. In Wagner's btg composition, "Lohengrin," some fine effects were .gained. The bridal chorus allowed full scope for musicianly expression, and the selection was one of the band's best efforts to date. The reed instruments were never obtrusive, yet always apparent. : The concert valse, "Haurida," and the de-

scriptive fantasia, "The Windmill," the latter a fascinating conception, were well played, and were very popular. The appearance of Miss Mina Caldow was the signal for continued applause. She eang "I Hear You Calling Me" with expression, sweetness, and mellowness, and again her flexible voice made a complete success of "Three Fishers." The whole concert was greatly enjoyed, and a meed of praise is due' to Mr. G. W. Bowes, who conducted in his usual able manner, and secured some splendid effect-3 in light and. shade work.