Silver Band at King City United Church Oct. 27

October 22, 2013 · 0 Comments

King City United Church will bring the sounds of a renowned brass band to the community.
The church will host the Metropolitan Silver Band in King City on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. with a freewill offering to cover their expenses.
They will be sharing in the music during worship with a 15-minute prelude at 9:45 a.m., playing with the hymns as well as during the offering and the postlude.
The Metropolitan Silver Band was founded in 1931 and has been associated with Metropolitan United Church since 1934. The only brass band in the United Church of Canada, the band is a vital part of the Met’s music ministry. In addition to playing the Met’s worship services six times a year, their annual schedule of 18- 20 performances includes concerts and services at churches and concert venues in the GTA and beyond.
They have a extensive recording history, including their latest 4-CD release of favourites compiled from archived live and studio recordings. Their repertoire includes classics, marches, musicals, religious music, popular selections, and contemporary works written and arranged for brass band.
In 2009, the band celebrated its 75th anniversary. Over the years, they have visited many communities in Ontario, including Ottawa, Parry Sound, Gravenhurst and Orillia – and countless towns in between.
Current music director Fran Harvey has a long history with the town of King City and even helped turn the sod for the opening of King City United Church when she was just four years old. Michele McCall, the band manager and flugel horn player, grew up in King City in the 1970s. Local business Laura’s Hairstyling was her mother’s shop.
The public is welcome to attend the concert Oct. 27.