| The Cross Border Orchestra opened the show and under the hand of Gearoid Grant performed a varied programme of music including a selection from ‘Chicago’ and “Satchmo – a tribute to Louis Armstrong”.
Then it was the turn of the South Ulster Youth Band, conducted by Darren Canmore who presented a thrilling musical programme. One of the highlights of their polished performance was a special arrangement of the popular classic “ New York , New York ”, featuring jazz specialist, Johnny McKeown.
The South Ulster Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Seamus Dinsmore, opened the second half of the concert with an impressive account of Berlioz’s “Hungarian March”. To add to this spectacular occasion, the senior choir from St. Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon joined them for a moving performance of Jenkin’s stunningly beautiful “ The Armed Man”.
The finale saw all 300 musicians unite for a resounding, uplifting and powerful performance of “You’ll never walk alone” and their final number, Wilhousky’s “Battle Hymn of the Republic” was well deserving of the spontaneous standing ovation that they received.
Congratulations to all who were involved in making this a truly memorable night.
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