The Shrewsbury Light Orchestra

Recent Concerts

Saturday, 17^th July, 2010, Oswestry Golf Club, Oswestry

Saturday, 12^th June, 2010, All Saint's Church, Baschurch, Shrewsbury

This was a first visit to Baschurch by the orchestra and a "Last Night of the Proms" themed comcert was requested. The concert raised funds for the church and the programme of music was as follows: -

Military Songs of the British Isles	James D. Ployhar
A Welsh Rhapsody	Clare Grundman
Nights of Gladness	Charles Ancliffe
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue	Richard Rogers
Sou Gan - A Welsh Lullaby Soloist: Jessica Johnson (Soprano)	Anon.
Over the Rainbow from "The Wizard of OZ" Soloist: Jessica Johnson (Soprano)	Harold Arlen
A selection from the musical "Oliver"	Lionel Bart
A Quiet Number	Ray Woodfield
The Beatles	Lennon and McCartney Arr. J. Higgins
A Young Person's guide to John Williams	Arr. Jay Bocook
Highland Cathedral	Ulrich Roever and Michael Kort
A selection from "Miss Saigon"	Claude-Michel Schönberg
Pomp and Circunstance March No. 1 Singing led by Jessica Johnson	Sir Edward Elgar
Fantasia on British Sea Songs Soloist: Jessica Johnson	Sir Henry.J.Wood Arr. W.J.Duthoit
Jerusalem Soloist: Jessica Johnson	C. Hubert Parry Arr. H.J. Wood

Saturday, 6^st March, 2010, The Theatre Severn, Frankwell, Shrewsbury

Presented by The West Shrewsbury Hospice Support Group this was the twenty fourth "Last Night of the Proms" concert that the Orchestra has played to raise funds for The Severn Hospice, Shrewsbury. The Orchestra was joined by singers Susan Gough (Soprano) and Andrew Murray (Baritone), pianist Patience Peplinski and by pipers Mike Shanahan and Graham Hislop. The concert raised substantial funds for the Hospice and the Programme of music was as follows:-
 

Coronation March	Richard Eilenberg
A medley from the film "Pirates of the Carribean" with Patience Peplinski	Klause Badelt Arr. Ted Rickets
Nights of Gladness	Charles Ancliffe Arr. Adolf Lotter
Anthem from the musical "Chess" Soloist: Andrew Murray Accompanist: Patience Peplinski	Words and Music by Anderson, Rice and Ulvaeus
Softley Awakes my Heart from "Samson and Delilah" Soloist: Susan Gough Accompanist: Patience Peplinski	Saint Saens
We'll Gather Lilacs with Susan Gough and Andrew Murray	Ivor Novello Arr. P. Road-Night
Coronation Scott	Vivian Ellis
A Salute to the Big Bands with Patience Peplinski	Arr. Calvin Custer
A selection from "Les Miserables"	Arr. Warren Barker
Combermere	Geoff Baldwin
English Suite	Clare Grundman
Rose of England Soloist: Andrew Murray	Ivor Novello
Scotland The Brave Highland Cathedral We're No Awa To Bide Awa Soloists Mike Shanahan and Graham Hislop (Bagpipes)	Trad Ulrich Roever and Michael Kort Trad
Pomp and Circunstance March No. 1 Singing led by Andrew Murray and Susan Gough	Sir Edward Elgar
Fantasia on British Sea Songs Soloists: Andrew Murray and Susan Gough	Sir Henry.J.Wood Arr. W.J.Duthoit
Jerusalem Soloist: Susan Gough	C. Hubert Parry Arr. H.J. Wood

Friday, 18^th December, 2009, Holy Trinity Church, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury

This concert, presented by The Shrewsbury Breathing Club Support Group, was of Christmas and other light music, with some carols, to raise funds for The Shrewbury Breathing Club. Two young people performed as well, Jessica Abrahams sang and Victoria Hammond played clarinet and saxophone. A total of over £500 was raised.
The Breathing Club was started in 1981 to provide help for people with chronic disabling respiratory disease, and their carers. It offers social support, education and companionship on a regular basis and it has been seen that the club improves the quality of life of its members both psychologically and physically. The club is self-funded and relies on the generosity of its members and the general public, without which it could not continue to give vital help and support to members.
The following music was played :

Friday, 21^st December, 2009, The Emmanuel Church, Shrewsbury

This was a concert of Christmas music, carols and other light music pieces to raise funds for the church. The programme of music was as follows :-

Jingle Bells Rhapsody	J. Pierpoint
The Shepherds Farewell	Hector Berlioz
Blue Tail Fly	Arr. Clare Grundman
A Yuletide Portrait	P. Lavender
O Holy Night	Adolphe Adam Arr. Frank Bernaerts
Folk Dance Rondo	Maurice Doe, Orchestrated by Harold Perry
It's Christmas	Arr. Warren Barker
Christmas Pop Sing-along	Arr. J.D. Polyhar
Santa Clause is Coming to Town	H. Gillespie Arr. J. Swearingen
Christmas Favourites	Arr. J. Swearingen
Wassail March	R.B. Bashford
Christmas Suite of Angels	Arr. C. Spinney
Mary's Boy Child	Jester Hairston
Frosty the Snowman	S. Nelson & J. Rollins
All you want for Christmas	Arr.Peter Kleine Schaars
Let It Snow	June Styne & Sammy Cahn Arr. Rieks van der Velde
White Christmas	Irving Berlin
Christmas Festival	Leroy Anderson

Saturday, 24^th October, 2009, The Lakeland School, Ellesmere.

This was a concert with "The Last Night of the Proms" theme and raised funds for the Ellesmere Community Care Centre, League of Friends. The programme of music was as follows: -

March Militaire	Charles Gounod
The overture "Lustspiel"	Kéler Béla Arr. Adolf Lotter
Blue Tail Fly	Arr. Clare Grundman
Air Force One	Jerry Goldsmith
Waltz of my Heart Soloist: Susan Gough (Soprano)	Ivor Novello Arr. Peter Road-Night
"The Bare Necessities" from the film "Jungle Book" Soloist: Andrew Murray (Baritone)	Terry Gilkson Arr. Nicholas Hare
"La Ci Darem La Mano" from the opera "Don Giovanni" Duet: Andrew Murray and Susan Gough	W.A. Mozart
Spanish Caprice	Geoff Baldwin
A Folk Dance Rondo	Maurice Doe, Orchestrated by Harold Perry
An Irish Rhapsody	Clare Grundman
Marching Round London	Arr. Terry Creswick
The Wonderful World of Disney	J. Edmundson
Hootenanny	H.L. Walters
Pomp and Circunstance March No. 1 Singing led by Andrew Murray	Sir Edward Elgar
Fantasia on British Sea Songs Soloists: Andrew Murray and Susan Gough	Sir Henry.J.Wood Arr. W.J.Duthoit
Jerusalem Soloist: Andrew Murray	C. Hubert Parry Arr. H.J. Wood

Saturday, 17^th October, 2009, St. Peter's Church, Myddle, Shrewsbury.

This was a concert with "The Last Night of the Proms" theme and raised funds for St. Peter's Church. The programme of music was as follows: -

March Militaire	Charles Gounod
The overture "Lustspiel"	Kéler Béla Arr. Adolf Lotter
Blue Tail Fly	Arr. Clare Grundman
An Irish Rhapsody	Clare Grundman
Sou Gan - A Welsh Lullaby Soloist: Jessica Johnson (Soprano)	Anon.
"Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of OZ Soloist: Jessica Johnson (Soprano)	Harold Arlen
Spanish Caprice	Geoff Baldwin
A Folk Dance Rondo	Maurice Doe, Orchestrated by Harold Perry
Air Force One	Jerry Goldsmith
Hootenanny	H.L. Walters
Marching Round London	Arr. Terry Creswick
The Wonderful World of Disney	J. Edmundson
Pomp and Circunstance March No. 1 Singing led by Jessica Johnson	Sir Edward Elgar
Fantasia on British Sea Songs Soloist: Jessica Johnson	Sir Henry.J.Wood Arr. W.J.Duthoit
Jerusalem Soloist: Jessica Johnson	C. Hubert Parry Arr. H.J. Wood

Saturday, 11^th July, 2009, Oswestry Golf Club, Oswestry.

This was to have been a "Proms in the Park" event but because of inclement weather the concert was held in the new Club House, an excellent venue. The concert raised funds for the Golf Club Chairman's Charities, ie. The Air Ambulance and Macmillan Nurses. The programme of music was as follows:-

Saturday, 20^th June, 2009, Blodwell Hall. Oswestry.

This was a "Proms in the Park" event to raise funds for St. Michael's Church, Llan-y-blodwell, a Grade I Listed Building. Despite the threatening rain a large and appreciative audience supported the event in a delightful setting. The programme of music was as follows:-

The Spirit of Pageanty	Percy E. Fletcher
Atlantic Avenue	James L. Hosay
Ashokan Farewell	Jay Ungar Arr. Bob Cerulli
A selection from the soundtrack of the film "Titanic"	James Horner Arr. John Moss
"Memory" - from the musical "Cats" Soloist: Jessica Johnson (Soprano),	Andrew Lloyd Webber
"Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of OZ Soloist: Jessica Johnson (Soprano)	Harold Arlen
Second American Folk Rhapsody	Clare Grundman
Hootenanny	H.L. Walters
Military Songs of the British Isles	James D. Ployhar
Greensleeves Rhapsody	J. Edmondson Arr. P. Road-Night
Air Force One	Jerry Goldsmith
Marching Round London	Arr. Terry Creswick
Pomp and Circunstance March No. 1 Singing led by Jessica Johnson	Sir Edward Elgar
Fantasia on British Sea Songs Soloist: Jessica Johnson	Sir Henry.J.Wood Arr. W.J.Duthoit
Jerusalem Soloist: Jessica Johnson	C. Hubert Parry Arr. H.J. Wood

Saturday, 13^th June, 2009, Mytton Cottage, Mytton, Montford Bridge, Nr. Shrewsbury

This was a "Proms in the Garden" event presented by The Fitz Village Hall Management Committee to raise funds for The Severn Hospice and Fitz Village Hall. A sunny evening brought a large audience to the "Garden" for a very enjoyable evening. The programme of music was as follows:-

The Spirit of Pageanty	Percy E. Fletcher
Ashokan Farewell	Jay Ungar Arr. Bob Cerulli
A selection from the soundtrack of the film "Titanic"	James Horner Arr. John Moss
The Birdcatchers Song Soloist: Andrew Murray (Baritone)	W. A Mozart
"The Bare Necessities" from the film "Jungle Book" Soloist: Andrew Murray (Baritone)	Terry Gilkyson Arr. Warren Barker
"Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of OZ Soloist: Liz Carr (Alto Saxophone)	Harold Arlen Arr. Warren Barker
Second American Folk Rhapsody	Clare Grundman
Italian Festival	Glenn Osser
Hootenanny	H.L. Walters
Military Songs of the British Isles	James D. Ployhar
Greensleeves Rhapsody	J. Edmondson Arr. P. Road-Night
Air Force One	Jerry Goldsmith
Marching Round London	Arr. Terry Creswick
Pomp and Circunstance March No. 1	Sir Edward Elgar
Fantasia on British Sea Songs Soloist: Andrew Murray	Sir Henry.J.Wood Arr. W.J.Duthoit
Jerusalem Soloist: Andrew Murray	C. Hubert Parry Arr. H.J. Wood

Friday, 5th June, 2009, Holy Trinity Church, Leaton, Nr. Shrewsbury

This was the first event in a weekend of celebration of the church's 150th Anniversary. The programme of music was as follows:-

Saturday, 21^st March, 2009, The Theatre Severn, Frankwell, Shrewsbury

Presented by The West Shrewsbury Hospice Support Group this was the twenty second "Last Night of the Proms" concert that the Orchestra has played to raise funds for The Severn Hospice, Shrewsbury. The event raised substantial funds for the Hospice and the Programme of music was as follows:-

The Spirit of Pageanty	Percy E. Fletcher
Light Cavalry Overture	Franz von Suppe
The Grenadiers Waltz	Emile Waldteufel
Rusalka's Song To The Moon Words: Jaroslav Kvapil Soloist: Susan Gough (Soprano), Accompanist: Patience Peplinski (Piano)	Dvorak
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose Words: Robert Burns Soloist: Andrew Murray (Baritone), Accompanist: Patience Peplinski (Piano)	Tune: Low Down in the Broom Arr R.A. Smith
The Spider and the Fly with Andrew Murray and Susan Gough	David del Tredici
Caravan	Duke Ellington Arr. James D. Ployhar
Warsaw Concerto Soloist:Caroline Sidwell	Richard Addinsell
A selection from "West Side Story"	Leonard Bernstein
Toccata in D Minor	J.S. Bach Arr. Ferr and Lamb
Knightsbridge March	Eric Coates
Leroy Anderson Favourites	Arr. Calvin Custer
High On A Hill Soloists: Buglers of E (The Rifles) Co., West Midlands Regiment	Moorhouse, Rees and Bradley Arr. Edrich Siebert
The Day Thou Gavest	Arr. Peter Road-Night
Sunset Soloists: Buglers of E (The Rifles) Co., West Midlands Regiment	A.C. Green
Pomp and Circunstance March No. 1	Sir Edward Elgar
Fantasia on British Sea Songs Soloists: Andrew Murray and Susan Gough	Sir Henry.J.Wood Arr. W.J.Duthoit
Jerusalem Soloist: Andrew Murray	C. Hubert Parry Arr. H.J. Wood

Friday, 6^th January, 2009, Rodington Village Hall, Rodington, Nr Shrewsbury

This concert of a wide variety of light music raised funds for the Village Hall. The following music was played to a very appreciative audience.

The Dambusters March	Eric Coates
Overture to the show "The Arcadians"	Lionel Monkton
A Waltz "Song of the Bells"	Leroy Anderson
Italian Festival	G. Osser
A selection from the show "Cats"	Andrew LLoyd Webber Arr. J Edmundson
Send in the Clowns	Stephen Sondheim Arr. Robert W. Lowden
A selection from the show "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat	Andrew Lloyd Webber Arr. Michael Sweeney
Military Songs of the British Isles	James D. Ployhar
Atlantic Avenue	James L. Hosay
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring	J.S. Bach Arr. Alfred Reed
Leroy Anderson Favourites	Arr. Calvin Custer
Caravan	Duke Ellington Arr. James D. Ployhar
A selection from the show "Jesus Christ Superstar	Andrew Lloyd Webber Arr. W. Hautvast
Hightlights from the soundtrack of "The Lion King"	Elton John Arr. Calvin Custer
Pomp and Circunstance March No. 1	Sir Edward Elgar
Encore Instant Concert	H.L. Walters

Friday, 19^th December, 2008, Holy Trinity Church, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury

This concert, presented by The Shrewsbury Breathing Club Support Group, was of Christmas and other light music, with some carols, to raise funds for The Shrewbury Breathing Club. Soloists Ellie Jones, (harp) and Katie Teece (vocalist), also performed some pieces as part of the concert. Over £600 was raised for the Breathing Club funds.
The Breathing Club was started in 1981 to provide help for people with chronic disabling respiratory disease, and their carers. It offers social support, education and companionship on a regular basis and it has been seen that the club improves the quality of life of its members both psychologically and physically. The club is self-funded and relies on the generosity of its members and the general public, without which it could not continue to give vital help and support to members.
The following music was played :

Saturday, 18^th October, 2008, St. Peter's Church, Myddle, Nr. Shrewsbury

Friday, 24 October, 2008, The Emmanuel Church, Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury

These two concerts raised funds for the respective churches and the programme of music for both of them included:-

Saturday, 5^th July, 2008, The Church of St. Mary and St. Chad, Brewood, Nr. Wolverthampton

This was a concert shared with, and at the invitation of, The Brewood Singers.. The Singers started the concert with the following pieces:-

and the Orchestra then played the following music :-

The Singers then followed with:-

Finally the Singers and Orchestra combined with :-