DAY 2 – BIRMINGHAM ngements of popular Christian ular songs in addition to hymns of rch , the entire Genesis account is ding in a rousing rendition of ‘ How ou Art ’ in which the audience is ged to sing along in a final reprise . often that a brass band concert s a worship experience but the Holy as present and people were visibly
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THURSDAY , MARCH 23 , 2023 — After a good night of rest at the Manchester Salford Quays ( pronounced keys ) Travelodge , a bandsman couldn ’ t say no to a proper English breakfast before a bus ride to the Stafford Grammar School where the band was to take part in a workshop / rehearsal with the school concert band , followed by a concert for the school students . But first , a quick stop for a band photo at Old Trafford Stadium , the home of Manchester United Football Club . The NYSB was hosted at the Stafford Grammar School by the Director of Music , and the ISB ’ s Principal Cornet player , Gavin Lamplough . We shared in a delightful spread of quiche , sausage rolls , cakes , and more . After lunch we had the privilege of joining the school concert band in rehearsing “ Dance Like David ” - Mackereth , “ Mid All the Traffic ” - Ballantine , and “ Victory ” - Graham from Cry of the Celts , all led by Bandmaster Derek Lance . It ’ s always meaningful to play alongside young people , not only to inspire and share in some of our experiences , but also as a reminder of where each of us started in our own musical journey .
For the concert portion of the school visit , the NYSB presented :
• New York , New York
• The Risen King
• Valero
• A La Manera
• Under the sea
• Sky Full of Stars
• David ’ s Dance
• Stars and Stripes Forever
After the school concert , we were nestled in on the bus ( thanks to our driver Tony !!) for a rest and a ride to Birmingham for our evening concert . We sound checked and were treated to a delicious dinner served up by Majors Allman along with some of the corps band and songsters , complete with a small gift of the iconic Cadburys Chocolate which is The fi consisted
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