The sounds of Christmas will ring out at 3 Isle of Wight churches this month, thanks to a local brass band.
Abbey Brass will perform Christmas-themed concerts at Newport Salvation Army Church on 11th December at 19:30, Wootton Methodist Church on 15th December at 15:00 and Binstead Methodist Church on 18th December at 19:30.
The concerts will include a mixture of carols and a varied selection of other traditional and more modern festive tunes.
Phillip Littlemore, Abbey Brass’ musical director, says:
“There is something special about hearing the sound of a brass band at Christmas.
“We are looking forward to entertaining audiences with some new arrangements of traditional Christmas music together with some familiar festive pieces and carols – there will be something for everyone.”
Admission to all concerts is free, with retiring collections in aid of church and band funds.
Smaller ensembles from the band will also be playing at the Merry and Bright event in Ryde on 6th December, in Newport Minster on 14th December as part of the town’s Festive Cheer celebrations, a carol concert at Ventnor Park on 21st December and the Traveller’s Joy pub in Northwood on 23rd December.
