First Rehearsal of new Term Goes With a Swing

20th Jan 2018

The unmistakeable sounds of the big band era rang out when Nottingham Concert Band started 2018 with a special Wind band Swing-Along in place of its normal rehearsal in West Bridgford, south Nottingham.

Music Director Robert Parker welcomed guest conductor David Pearce - professional trombonist and leader of the Dave Pearce Orchestra - to help the 70-or-so band members to develop the distinctive style of such luminaries as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Stan Kenton.

Nottingham Concert Band rehearses weekly under MD Robert Parker and the band's next public concert is in Beeston on Saturday 24 March. "I'm sure that the swing-band style we polished up last night will play an important part in the evening's programme!", promises Robert.