Garrison Band
During the winter months, the Garrison Band has been strengthened by tho drafting of several junior players into its ranks, and as the first openair programme for the season is t,o bo given to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at the rotunda in the Square, a record crowd of listeners is anticipated. New music has been added to the library, and is included in the programme. Tho French operetta, “Carmelite,” is a beautiful composition, and has been brightened by the inclusion of two vocal choruses to be sung by the bandsmen. The overture, “La Vivandiere,” is a French composition of a very bright character. The humoresque, “Who Killed Cock Robin,’’ was featured by the famous St. Kilda Colliery Band during its last tour of England. This number was considered to be its most popular item, tho band having to respond to numerous recalls for it. Tho selection, “Scottish Airs,” is an arrangement of old Scottish songs, introducing very realistic bagpipe effects. A. contest march, “Ocean Star,” the fox-trot, “Little White Lies/” and The hymn, “Land of My Fathers,” make up a programme worthy of the Garrison Band, and one which cannot fail to please the most fastidious taste.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6628, 15 August 1931, Page 6
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197Garrison Band Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6628, 15 August 1931, Page 6
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