b'And the beat goes onThe North Durham Concert Band is a friendly, social group that plays for enjoyment and the sheer love of music, with members ranging from teenagers to seniors, new players to professional musicians, and those who havent played in a long while to those who played all their life.Dont miss the North Durham Concert Bands May 1 ConcertItsironicthatthethemeofmakingmusic,jointogetherThe North Durham Concert band fromDoctor Whois part of the Northto perform on May 1, the audiencetypically does two concerts a year, in DurhamConcertBandsmusicalwill be treated to an upbeat selec- MayandDecember,plustheyper-repertoire,sincesomerealdoctorstionofpieces,Davedescribed.form at local seniors residences, such will be performing in the upcomingAttendees can look forward to Jackas Port Perry Villa, Port Perry Place concert on May 1. Wilds Solstice Dance, Jupiter fromand Westshore Village.For example, Dr. Merrilee Brownthe Planets, At the Movies and mu- EveryWednesdayevening,the plays the French horn, and retired Dr.sicalselectionslikeMommaMia,membersoftheNorthDurham Peter Noble plays the alto saxophone. Chicago, and other popular songs. Concert Band get together to rehearse The North Durham Concert BandRefreshments will follow the hour- in the music room at R. H. Cornish features 42 musicians from all walkslong concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m.School, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. So if you oflife,explainedbandpresidentat Port Perry United Church, whichare passing by, you may hear a sneak DaveBoddington.Theyoungestseats about 200 people. This venue ispreview of their repertoire.member is 14 and the oldest is 82.renowned for its excellent acoustics.Dave commented that as usual, They come from Uxbridge, Whitby,Admission is by donation only. band director Sara Howie has chosen OshawaandLindsay,aswellasIt should be a lot of fun, saysanappealingselectionofsongsfor ScugogTownship.AmongsttheDave. Hes a trumpet player, who isthespringconcert,whichtheaudi-accomplishedgroupmusiciansarealso skilled at thedrumsence is sure to enjoy. ugelhorn, musicteachersandretiredmusicand various percussion instruments, teachers.Whenthisdiversityofeventhetriangle.IliketomakeBy Lynn Campbell, individuals,withacommonlovenoise, he joked. Focus on Scugog36 FOCUS - MAY 2019'