Rushen Silver Band recently welcomed the Leyland Band to their island, where under the direction of the band’s MD John Doyle, they took part in rehearsals as well as taking an excellent workshop with Rushen's training band, Ballafesson Brass.
Gala Concert
A well received Gala Concert with Rushen on the Saturday night saw a large audience enjoy a short individual programme by Rushen, before an extended one from Leyland – with solos by Philippe Schwartz (euphonium), Matthew Balson (soprano cornet), and a trumpet solo by conductor John Doyle.
...everyone at Rushen Silver Band would like to thank their Leyland friends for their invaluable guidance and support during the weekendThomas Sinden
Finale
The finale featured the combined bands in Tchaikovsky's ‘1812’ and, as a welcome encore the ‘Gallop’ from the William Tell.
World class
Rushen Chairman Thomas Sinden, told 4BR: "The evening was a great success. Leyland’s performance was world class, and everyone at Rushen Silver Band would like to thank their Leyland friends for their invaluable guidance and support during the weekend."
