HAVING endured endless hours of hundreds of no-hopers doing their bit to impress the judges of the television series Britain's Got Talent, it was a pleasure to join a capacity audience for the 24th annual patrons' concert of Featherstone Male Voice Choir, with guest artists Tembus Brass.
This was held for two nights – June 6 and 7 – in Featherstone Methodist Church. The choir, under director Paul Rhodes, was in fine voice.
Starting with The Bandit's Chorus, the programme included sea songs, love songs, kings of swing and spirituals.
An impromptu piano duet by Colin Malpas and Geoff Trigg was given a standing ovation.
Tembus Brass, comprising four young men and one young lady, all freelance performers who have come together to create a unique musical experience. The five brass instruments – tuba, cornet, French horn, trombone and trumpet – created a rare and wonderful sound and the audience loved them.
The patrons' concerts are held once a year and this year 46 new patrons added to our number of 436. The fee is £6 a year, to join contact the patrons' secretary Jean Thompson.
Appreciation was expressed by chairman David Shaw to the choir, accompanists Colin Malpas and Elaine Oakley, Tembus Brass, not forgetting the tea ladies and front of house helpers.
Birthday greetings were sung to 98-year-old Mary Harris, a life member of the choir.
Britain's Got Talent? It's all there in Featherstone.
JOYCE BELL
Doncaster Road
Ferrybridge
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