Joyful evening of music to be held at Severn Valley Country Park

Shropshire Council rangers at Severn Valley Country Park are delighted to be welcoming popular singing group, Severn Singers and brass ensemble, Random Brass for their only joint performance this year, on Friday 20 May 2016 at 6.45pm.

Severn Singers are returning to the park after a successful performance last year and Random Brass, who are a versatile and experienced group of musicians based around a traditional brass quintet, frequently perform in Shropshire.

Musical director of Severn Singers, Rory Freckleton has composed a piece for Random Brass called “Serenata” and this will be a big feature of the first half of the performance. Other brass pieces will include movements from a suite of Circus Music called The Big Top by John Frith, Killer Tango, Puttin’ on the Ritz and a brass quintet arrangement of the classic number “Spain”.

Severn Singers will be performing their usual eclectic mix of numbers. Mr Freckleton said:-

“Our programme will encompass motets from the Tudor period to present day popular numbers.”

This will be the first time Random Brass have performed at the country park, and Paul Kelly from the group said:-

“It will be a fun programme, complementing the Severn Singers to give a joyful evening of music.”

The performance will be held on Friday 20 May 2016. Doors 6.45pm, performance 7.30pm. The performance will in the visitor centre. Tickets are available on 01746 781192. Adults £8, children £6. Ticket price includes a glass of wine or soft drink, which will be served in the interval.