An article about us in the local papers:
Spring Concert 2018
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Conductor: Chris Parsons
soloist Catherine Howells
Conga Del Fuego Nuevo - Arturo Marquez
Habanera - Emmanuel Chabrier
Cello Concerto, Op 85 - Edward Elgar
L'Italiana in Algeri Overture - Giachino Rossini
Sounds of Suffolk - David Sims
Danzon No. 2 - Arturo Marquez
Concert Programme sponsored by Bedford's
Photos of our concert at The Apex - click here
Unbeknown to us, our honorary member Mike Baynes wrote an online light-hearted review of the concert in the Bury Press – click here
Otto’s podium
Also as mentioned previously, and at the AGM, the committee decided to purchase a podium for the BFO, as a lasting legacy gift, from the generous donation that Otto Schreier bequeathed to us. A plaque in his memory was fixed to the podium for this year’s Apex concert.
Summer Concert 2018
Ashlar House, Bury St Edmunds
Three Dances from Henry VIII - Edward German
Symphony No.3 in D Major - Schubert
Havas 'A period of Summer' – Judith Bailey
Two Swedish Folk Melodies - Johan Svendsen
Polonaise in D Major Op.55 - Lyadov
Two encores!:
Newmarket from Sounds of Suffolk - David Sims
Three Lions - arr David Sims (arranged the night before and performed on one rehearsal only)
Play for Fun Workshop
Members of the orchestra were joined by guest players on a variety of instruments, to come together in a fun day playing an exciting mix of classical music at Horringer Village Hall.
After some stretching and warm up exercises we were ready to go!
We started with a play through of Mendelssohn’s War March of the Priests. A great piece involving the whole orchestra, that got everyone in the mood for the day.
We moved on to Beethoven’s 1st symphony, tackling the 2nd and 3rd movements. A big contrast from the Mendelssohn, featuring some lovely wind solo’s in the second movement, and a delightful minuet and trio. A good introduction to the symphony in preparation for a concert next summer.
We also tackled the Berlioz Marche Hongroise La Damnation de Faust Op24. Great fun for all the brass players present!
We finished the day with a quick run through of our accomplishments to family and friends.
AGM 2018
Christmas Concert 2018
All Saints Church, Bury St Edmunds
Collection for Jessie’s Fund raised £450.56
Spanish March – Johann Strauss
Carol 1 – Good King Wenceslas
Capriccio Espagnol – Rimsky-Korsakov Movements 1, 2 and 3
Carol 2 - White Christmas
Sleigh Ride – Frederick Delius
Jingle Midwinter Away - by Lawrence Yates
Christmas Festival - by Leroy Anderson
Carol 3 - Hark the Herald Angels Sing
