Big band opens Helderberg sunset concerts series
The
internationally acclaimed South African Navy Band opens the sunset
concerts series at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West on
Sunday, 25 November 2012.
The
premier band of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has
been a regular on the international military music scene since 2002. The
Band has performed in Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, England,
Scotland and Burundi. It has also travelled the length and breadth of
South Africa. The repertoire of the band is diverse and representative
of the many different cultures that make South Africa such a wonderfully
unique country.
The
band comprises 47 musicians who are able to adapt to its varied musical
requirements. The band’s primary function is to provide music for
ceremonial occasions such as the inaugurations of past Presidents
Mandela and Mbeki, openings of Parliament, the Presidential Fleet Review
held in Simon’s Town in 2009, and the Navy’s own parades.
The
SA Navy Band is the most versatile band in the SANDF, having various
ensembles that can provide music for almost any occasion. These groups
include the Concert and Parade Bands, a Marimba Ensemble, Chamber Group,
Stage Band, Dance Band and smaller background music groups.
Since
2002, the Marching Band has become a regular feature in the
international military music arena, having performed at the Bremen Music
Show of the Nations, Germany, in January 2002, 2004 and 2008. In 2003,
the band also participated at The Netherlands National Tattoo. At all
these performances, the SA Navy Band was hailed as one of the best.
The SA Navy Band's latest CD 'All of me', featuring WO2 Willie van Zyl, is now available for purchase.
Pack
a picnic, arrive early and enjoy the sunset and excellent performers.
The concert starts at 17:30 and tickets can be bought at the gate. The
cost is R40 per adult and R10 for scholars. There is no admission fee
for children under the age of five. The proceeds of the concerts are
used to support conservation and environmental education projects at the
Reserve.
Issued on behalf of the concerts committee for the Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve.
Enquiries: (021) 851-4060. www.helderbergnaturereserve.co.za
Caption:
Pack your picnic and come and enjoy the sound of the SA Navy Band at
the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West on 25 November.
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