Musical tribute to honour war heroes

Two Marlborough bands are joining forces for a musical tribute to honour Marlborough’s war heroes.

Marlborough District Brass Band, with guest appearances from Blenheim & District Highland Pipe Band, will perform separately and together in a musical tribute.

Selections from Glenn Millar, Andrews Sisters, and Vera Lynne will celebrate the messages of hope and optimism of the music of the era.

This will be contrasted with a performance of Passchendaele, October 12 1917 by New Zealander Dwayne Bloomfield which describes New Zealand’s darkest day; the WW1 battle near the Belgium city of Ypres Musical Director Robin Randall says another highlight of the concert will be the poignant In Memoriam: For the Fallen which will be presented by Marlborough Brass and narrated by Duncan

Mackenzie.

The concert is at ASB Theatre Marlborough at 7:30pm on Saturday 22 April.

Both bands will also be on parade on ANZAC Day at the Blenheim ANZAC Service, with the Pipe Band also attending services at Picton and Renwick, whilst individual members will attend services at Seddon, Renwick and Ward.

Tickets are available for the concert at the Theatre box office or online at www.asbthetare.com.