Tonight was the final concert for Scott MacDonald. He had been the bandmaster of the Mersey Band for six years but now is returning to graduate school. The concert tonight was a tribute to Scott, held at the Zion United Church in Liverpool. Now for several reasons, the band played very well. Twenty three players were added to the roster, twenty-three people who have played with Scott over the years and who wanted to be part of the tribute. All the 'Ringers" were excellent players. Five players were from Salvation Army bands in Halifax so tonight, the brass section sounded great. We had our own Mersey Band plus 23 good players from Bridgewater, Chester and Halifax. No wonder the band sounded good!!
A second reason the band sounded especially good was the church. The sound in the church was wonderful and masked the mud in the middle. It must have been the high ceilings that made the music sound so clear. The program moved along briskly and the music was lively. The band even played an Eric Leidzen march 'On The Kings Highway'.
We all wish Scott well with his studies. The band has grown in size and expertise under his tutelage. Now the new bandmaster, Rod McGillivray, will take up the task of keeping the enthusiasm and the talent growing. This concert tonight, Voyages, has started Scott along his path.
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