A GREAT BAND.
ENGLISH MUSIC. AUDIENOES CONTR ASTED. The famous Newcastle Steel Work'.. Raoul, -which, liras made so great- a reputation during- its thirteen months to.n ol the Empire, lias been to Havre, a and ha.s left ,ia.n impression for Jiigt dates band playing which will not face for a very toiiii - time. Some information gathered from the conductor by tlie Star as to- its genesis and original formation, the tour and experiences oi the Old Country, may perhaps not- be out of .place or wanting in interest. The bland, he said, was formed at the works eight years ago—it must be realised that the concern is a huge business employing several thousand men. The men thought it was a good idea, and got together a very smal. band. But it was full of enthusiasm, and its numbers grew sbtiadily and ifceflicieiiey increased until it developo. into- a Strong body of player's, while its reputation, grew and .spread to tinother States. ‘'
Mr. Baile, has been, in charge of r.li' band for about, half Its corporate life and lit. was under his control that tb tour of the, world was arranged. ! is worth, special notice that during a* - that time it has been self-supporting The success in competition with, otbe English bands and at, Wembley set the seal on its reputation and ha.s assure 1 its futre.
REVIVAL OF ENGLISH MUSIC. Speaking of music in England, Mr Baile said the revival in Fnglk• music was very marked and was haying a •marked i nil uence at Home. 'I h< standard of band performance generally he considered very high. He said- that he was delighted wit the reception; throughout and considered the audiences most apreoiatiye Of the welcome! to, the band by Hawenai and the wrazntli of the reception by the audience he was quite enthusi asiie. f The band, he said, was not now alt Newcastle men. but included a number who, had joined! up for the tour. Thai tour was now nearly completed. Thei had a- great time, an experience which they would never .forget, and had met with uniform cow'd deration, in every part of the Empire they had been Still, he added, alt,hough it has Twien so fine, thev were all looking forward keenly to their reaching their homes in Australia
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 4 April 1925, Page 5
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383A GREAT BAND. Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 4 April 1925, Page 5
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