THE wonderfully talented Crediton Town Band and impressive Crediton Youth Orchestra presented a joyfull Spring Concert in Crediton Parish Church on May 18.

Crediton Youth Orchestra during the Spring Concert. AQ 2166
Crediton Youth Orchestra during the Spring Concert. AQ 2166 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The band, under Musical Director Iorwerth Pugh, were entertained with the “Harry Potter” theme tune, an eight-part madrigal, “Over the Rainbow”, a “Sound of Music” medley, “Born Free” and tunes by Goff Richards including “The Crediton Craftsman”, amongst others.

Crediton Town Band during a performance during the Spring Concert. AQ 2175
Crediton Town Band during a performance during the Spring Concert. AQ 2175 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton Town Band chairman Chris Richards welcomed the audience to the concert. AQ 2156
Crediton Town Band chairman Chris Richards welcomed the audience to the concert. AQ 2156 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There were a number of solos and the audience was left admiring the high standard.

Similarly with Crediton Youth Orchestra, led by Alison Golby, the audience was left full of admiration for fantastic performances.

Crediton Town Band Musical Director Iorwerth Pugh talks prior to another tune from the band. AQ 2174
Crediton Town Band Musical Director Iorwerth Pugh talks prior to another tune from the band. AQ 2174 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton Youth Orchestra leader Alison Golby introduces another tune. AQ 2163
Crediton Youth Orchestra leader Alison Golby introduces another tune. AQ 2163 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Tunes included “Skyfall”, “Radioactive”, “Don’t Stop Me Now”, “Mamma Mia” by a flute ensemble, a piece featuring a saxaphone ensemble, a jazz combo, “Disney” medley, “In the Mood” and more.