Saturday, March 30, 2013

Band in fundraiser for Hospice



The Wolfe Tone Brass & Reed Band would like to recognise the invaluable contribution of St Bridgid’s Hospice to the communities of Kildare and West Wicklow, writes Eimear Deegan, and is organising a musical gala to help raise much needed funds.

You recently enjoyed the WT Ballymore Eustace Brass & Reed Band at the inaugural Kilcullen St Patricks Day Parade. Here is a great opportunity to see them again and support a valued local cause.

The concert will take place on Saturday 13 April at 8pm in the Band Hall, Ballymore Eustace.

The BME Wolfe Tone Brass & Reed Band will headline the show. Jon Clifford, formally of the BBC Orchestra and Scottish Ballet, has been putting the Band through its paces with a programme featuring 1940s swing right through to recent chart hits. Under Jon’s direction the Band has made huge strides over the past two years and recently featured in The Tramway Theatre.

Thanks to The Naas Credit Union Cecil Doyle Bursary the Band will be performing a range of new pieces on the night including themes from musicals, big band numbers and film score excerpts.

The Wolfe Tone Band is thrilled to share a stage with our neighbours from West Wicklow. Kilbride and Lakeside Band, lead by renowned jazz trombonist Colm O’Hara, will open the show. The group features 20 young musicians playing various music styles.

The concert will see the debut of No Strings Attached. This five piece saxophone ensemble is sure to delight the audience with their intricate and up beat repertoire.

Tickets cost €5, they are available on the door, from The Village Store, Ballymore Eustace or phone Orlagh on 087 6441174. Sell out show expected. Buy early to avoid disappointment!