With expected precision, the Band struck up at 1500 hrs and played excellent music for two hours, almost without break. Their programme was as varied as you would wish, from the 21st century A Salute from Lucerne, through 19 pieces including the traditional Right of the Line and Imperial Echoes.
-----Interspersed, we were entertained with pop favourites such as Sway and I will follow him.
-----I find it hard to choose a special highlight, every number excellent in its own right. But I have to mention the lovely voice and presence of Vanessa Teio-Poleo as she sang How Great Thou Art, No Matter What, Tears in Heaven and E Pari Ra
-----Similarly, I can't single out any player as their music merged, under the baton of Bandmaster Dennis Schofield, into the overall effect that makes our Band so great. As a solo, Doug Rose's Post Horn Gallop was a standout, as usual. Doug was last year's 'Auckland Veteran Champion', a title carried off this year by Bill Rimmer. We applaud them both.
-----Finally, Bob Davis was a great Compere, taking us through the two-hour programme with interest and good humour.
All in all, it was a five-star afternoon. And the Band looks forward to leading 161 Battery on the Tribute08 Honour March through Wellington on 31 May.
Cheers
Mike
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