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Minden Band Christmas Concert - 6th December 2005 - Page 1 of 2

Vicar of St Mary's Church, Rev.Stephen Earl, introduces the band.

Conducting the audience and the band at the same time!

Minden Band Video 1- National Anthem (Just over 1 minute long)

The Percussion Section

The 2nd Conductor chats with the audience

Minden Band Video 2 - Oh Come All... (Nearly 3 minutes long - may take a while to start unless you have a fast internet connection)

Minden Band Video 3 - Royal David's City (About 2 minutes long)

Soloist

Conducting the band

Minden Band Video 4 - Medley (5 minutes 35 seconds long - will take some time to start). 3 different Christmas carols/songs played one after the other without any gaps.

Minden Band Video 5 - The Snowman Part 1 (1 minute long)

Minden Band Video 6 - The Snowman Part 2 (2 minutes 33 seconds long). The band played other pieces from "The Snowman" in addition to "Walking in the Air". The Band Master narrated the story as the band played.

Soloist number 2

Some band members stagger around the church with large presents. Inside each box is a different 'instrument' including a hosepipe with a funnel on one end and a toilet. Both of these played like a trumpet. See the video clips if you can't believe what you read!

Minden Band Video 7 - Hosepipe

Minden Band Video 8 - Toilet

Minden Band Christmas Concert - Page 2