They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Marlborough came together on a misty morning in solemn reflection on Remembrance Sunday, with Phoenix Brass having the honour of leading the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Church Service.
Marching from the High Street to the War Memorial the band provided a moving musical backdrop to the town’s act of homage, honouring the service and ultimate sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.
The band set a respectful pace for local veterans, civic dignitaries, and community groups. Following the march, the band provided the accompaniment for the outdoor wreath-laying service.
The most poignant moment of the day came as the one of the band’s cornet players, Anthony ‘Tug’ Palmer, performed a flawless rendition of The Last Post to signal the beginning of the two-minute silence, followed by Reveille.
“Remembrance Sunday is one of the most significant and humbling engagements in our calendar,” said David Watson, Musical Director, Phoenix Brass. “It is a profound privilege to use our music to bring the community together, ensuring that the generations who defended our freedoms are never forgotten.”
The day concluded with additional musical support during the church service drawing warm praise from the congregation.
