Dam Busters March farewell
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Dam Busters March farewell
Apologies for the aviation content, but I think I may be forgiven.
Australia lost one of our great conductors and music educators yesterday. As Richard Gill lay dying, a group of 70 musicians assembled outside his home and farewelled him with one of his favourite pieces, the Dam Busters March.
I can think of no better way to be sent off.
Australia lost one of our great conductors and music educators yesterday. As Richard Gill lay dying, a group of 70 musicians assembled outside his home and farewelled him with one of his favourite pieces, the Dam Busters March.
I can think of no better way to be sent off.
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A remarkable tribute to a remarkable human being. It could only happen in Oz!
I think it was more than 'shades' of Brassed Off in that it was a scratch band without any rehearsal, unlike the well drilled Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
I think it was more than 'shades' of Brassed Off in that it was a scratch band without any rehearsal, unlike the well drilled Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
