UCB on Classic FM
A recording by Uckfield Concert Brass has been picked by Classic FM for a slot on its drivetime show next week.
The band’s performance of The Sussex Carol will be played on the station at about 6.15pm on Wednesday 20 December on More Music Drive with Margherita Taylor.
UCB won the slot after entering a nationwide competition of choirs and instrumental groups run by the Making Music organisation. The best five recordings of carols, including UCB’s, were picked to be played on the show, one each day during next week.
The band’s musical director, Nick Morris, said:
“This is a perfect Christmas present for UCB. We’re delighted to win through to the final five and have our performance played on Classic FM.”
UCB’s performance was recorded by band cornet player, Simon Kahn, at East Dean village hall in East Sussex in October 2023. Editing was by Bb bass player, Beatrice Gullick.
A live performance of Sussex Carol will feature in UCB’s Christmas concert this evening (7pm, Saturday 16 December) at Uckfield Civic Centre. More details here.
There are several versions of the carol. The oldest was published in 1684. It was later written down by Ralph Vaughan Williams from a performance by a singer near Horsham.
Comments:
Roger Nicholls says
Congratulations on your top 5 finish in the Classic FM carols. Sounded great!
We have fond memories of singing in the Uckfield Festival over the years.
Roger Nicholls on behalf of Imperial Male Voice Choir