TAKE one brass band, add a choir, blend with an organ and enthusiastic audience and you have the perfect recipe for a Christmas carol concert.
Nottingham Harmonic Society's family carol concert was a stirring affair enjoyed by a packed house.
The choir was in good voice throughout their selection of Christmas melodies, some old, some new.
A highlight was the premiere of a carol written by composer Tim Sutton, a former Nottingham High School student, in memory of Lewis Payne, a former treasurer and general secretary of the choir.
The Seven Joys featured the choir, led by Richard Laing, Thoresby Colliery Band, led by Huw Thomas, and the organ, played by John Morehen (who did much sterling work during the concert).
It was well received and looks sure to become an established part of the repertoire for capable choirs.
Thoresby Colliery proved themselves more than capable in their solo spots, mixing pop with swing and classical.
They showed their dexterity during Glinka's Russland and Ludmilla overture, their power with Respighi's Pines of Rome and their control and subtlety during the lovely Canterbury Chorale by Jan van der Roost.
The children were invited on stage to sing Jingle Bells and each received a generous John Lewis voucher (the company sponsored the evening).
The finale was Gordon Langford's A Christmas Fantasy, featuring choir, band and organ on rousing form.
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