PLC Premiere for Delph Youth’s 50th
Delph Youth Band will be marking its 50th anniversary this year with a special concert in Uppermill Civic Hall. The band hopes to celebrate with players past and present with the audience being treated to a world premiere performance of a new piece from the pen of Paul Lovatt-Cooper. The future of the organisation will also be part of the showcase with musical contributions from their Tooters and Training bands, led by Dan Bowker-Wilson, as well as the current Youth Band.
Commenting on the milestone event Paul Lovatt-Cooper explained, "Delph Youth Band is the heart and soul of our village. They bring smiles to everybody throughout the year, especially on Whit Friday and Christmas. I love living here as it has such an incredible musical heritage, so it's an honour to be commissioned to compose this special anniversary piece."
Musical Director, Matt Stimpson, added, "I've had the pleasure of leading the band for over 10 years, and the young people that come to rehearsals make every minute special. It's fantastic for the band to celebrate 50 years of making music and it will be great to welcome back previous players, conductors and supporters. The sound they will make is going to be really special. There have been hundreds of young people through the band, and there will be hundreds more in the next 50 years!"
That was echoed by joint band chairpersons, Keiran Wilkinson and Spike Knight. "The band has come such a long way in 50 years and so many people have contributed so much to our organisation in that time too. We're also thrilled that Paul is writing a piece for the occasion."
To get in touch to be part of the celebration, go to: https://forms.office.com/e/Fy4piSdUXS
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