A MUSICAL feast was provided to entertain an attentive audience at Crediton Parish Church by Crediton Town Band on Saturday, May 16.

Interactive fun with Crediton Town Band during their concert, video Alan Quick

Steve Forster during his solo. AQ 0810
Steve Forster during his solo. AQ 0810 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The Ad Hoc Singers. AQ 0816
The Ad Hoc Singers. AQ 0816 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The occasion was the band’s Spring Concert, with Musical Director Iorwerth Pugh introducing each item of music.

Steve Forster played a solo during the Crediton Town Band concert, video Alan Quick

The programme included the march Thundercrest, the Thunderbirds theme tune, Rhythm of Life, How Great Thou Art, Men of Harlech and many more.

Kate Lock played a solo during the Crediton Town Band concert, video Alan Quick

Kate Lock during her solo. AQ 0869
Kate Lock during her solo. AQ 0869 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There were solos by Steve Forster and Kate Brown and an introduction by former band member John Glanfield (94), who joined the band in 1947 and talked about the march he wrote, Black and Gold, which are Queen Elizabeth’s and Crediton Rugby Club colours.

Some of the members of the Ad Hoc singers. AQ 0944
Some of the members of the Ad Hoc singers. AQ 0944 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Ad Hoc Choir sang anthems, Jolene, I Love Coffee and Goodnight Sweetheart amongst others.

It was a very successful concert.

Many people attended the Crediton Town Band concert. AQ 0906
Many people attended the Crediton Town Band concert. AQ 0906 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)