Last Thursday I went along to a fabulous rehearsal of The Shepherd Group Concert Band. The group are doing a concert to raise money for York Against Cancer on the 29th of September at the Salvation Army Citadel in Gillygate. If the rehearsal is anything to go by, you are in for a treat! This 35 strong band will also be with the Senior Band - over 70 players in total on the evening. From classics to pop this band goes from strength to strength and I had goose bumps al the way through! I loved it all, especially the big band numbers - though Baggy Trousers and Shut up and Dance made me jiggle along too! The sheer volume brought tears of joy - I just can't explain it!
The evening will be so uplifting - music evokes that in us - it is so good for the soul. The concert is in memory of Grace Pratt, a founder member of the Rowntree Brass Band (as it was originally). Grace was a cornet player and conductor Mike Pratts Mum. Mike said " The whole band wanted to do something fitting for Grace and the best way is a tribute to her with all the songs dear to her heart. York Against Cancer was also her favourite charity, so we are raising money for them."
I will be there and hope to see you! Tickets are £7.50 per person on the door or through their website Grace Pratt Memorial Concert – Shepherd Group Brass Band it all starts at 7.30pm and believe me it will be the best start to your weekend. I am smiling just writing this!
