Proms Concert Update

Proms Concerts Update

By Steve Grant WMVC Press Officer 25th August, 2006

Thank goodness that the Choir can still attract the crowds and pull out all the stops to fill the Parr Hall.

“A Last Night at the Proms” has proved so successful over recent years that in order to meet audience demands, the Choir is running “two nights” this year, with two separate programmes.

Wingates Band

Friday 22^nd September will be a “Brass Night” and will feature the talents of Wingates Band. The band has recently joined the Choir to produce the long awaited joint c.d “Sounding Voices – Sounding Brass”, which will be available on the night. They will also be on the return visit to the Isle of Man at the end of the month, in a Gala Concert for the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, hosted by Moira Anderson.

Saturday 23^rd is the traditional “Last Night”, with all the usual patriotic razzamatazz, including Jerusalem and Land of Hope & Glory. Our guests on that occasion will be the Liverpool Mozart Orchestra, making their first appearance with the Choir.

A Choir spokesman said “The Parr Hall Concerts have always been important to us. They provide the revenue that subsidises all our charitable works throughout the rest of the year around the U.K and beyond. This year, with storm clouds forming around the venue, it is doubly important that we show the Council that there is a positive need for the maintenance of a multi-purpose entertainment centre in the town”. He went on

“The ticket situation is that the “Brass Night” is almost at capacity, and there are limited numbers available for the “Last Night”. I urge all those who haven’t yet booked, often on the principle that they will pay at the door, to contact John on 01606 42181 to avoid disappointment. Wouldn’t it be a fantastic boost all round, to be able to put out “House full” signs, on both nights?”