BETWEEN them they have about 240 years of musical experience and they’re ready to play with the younger members of the Tamworth musical community on Sunday.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
John Muller, Ron Hartman and Bill Forrest have joined forces for the No Strings Attached concert at the Nemingha Public School hall at 2.30pm.
Mr Muller and Mr Hartman are both members of Tamworth’s 2340 Big Band and Mr Forrest is the former Tamworth Clarinet Choir musical director, with both groups featuring in the show, with plenty of younger players from across the city.
Mr Muller, who used to have his own big bands, said this was the ultimate show.
“Val (Godden) got me involved in playing in the big band and it’s a dream come true,” he said.
Mr Hartman is also no stranger to playing in big bands.
“I’ve had the pleasure of playing with John (Muller) in his big band,” he said.
“I also had the Ron Hartman Dance Band.
“I’m very happy to be joining John in the 2340 Big Band.”
Mr Forrest said music saved his life, after being a chronic asthmatic when he was younger.
“In 1936, my father was told that if I didn’t get to the bush, I wouldn’t last 12 months,” he said.
“He insisted on teaching me clarinet, which is the best breathing therapy.”
There will be more than 30 musicians involved in the show.
Clarinet Choir musical director Val Godden said this was the first public concert for the Tamworth 2340 Big Band.
“There is a need for a big band in Tamworth and this is fulfilling that need,” she said.
“Not only have we involved the older gentlemen, but also the younger musicians.”
Mr Muller said the audience would hear the great songs from the big bands, including American Patrol, Moonlight Serenade and a Glen Miller medley.
Max Ellicott will compere the event.
No Strings Attached is at the Nemingha Public School hall at 2.30pm on Sunday, with tickets available at the door.