Big Band in the Park a Great Success
Published by Nonsuch Rotary on June 25, 2007 at 8:00 am.
Despite very unpredictable weather the Friends of Nonsuch "Big Band in the Park" concert was a great success.
For some years the Friends (FON) have held a summer jazz concert in the beautiful gardens of Nonsuch Mansion House. But this was the first time Nonsuch Rotary had helped with the organisation. The concert, held on Friday 22nd June, featured The Dave Marrion Big Band who performed a wide range of big band hits including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Count Basie.
Although a "severe weather warning" had been issued the skies remained clear for the concert which was enjoyed by almost 500 local residents. As darkness fell, many of the audience were dancing to the final number - "New York New York" sung by Colin Anthony.
Around £5,000 was raised from the event that will be used to support the FON's work in restoring the Nonsuch Mansion House and the general preservation of the Nonsuch Park Estate as an open space accessible to all.
For some years the Friends (FON) have held a summer jazz concert in the beautiful gardens of Nonsuch Mansion House. But this was the first time Nonsuch Rotary had helped with the organisation. The concert, held on Friday 22nd June, featured The Dave Marrion Big Band who performed a wide range of big band hits including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Count Basie.
Although a "severe weather warning" had been issued the skies remained clear for the concert which was enjoyed by almost 500 local residents. As darkness fell, many of the audience were dancing to the final number - "New York New York" sung by Colin Anthony.
Around £5,000 was raised from the event that will be used to support the FON's work in restoring the Nonsuch Mansion House and the general preservation of the Nonsuch Park Estate as an open space accessible to all.
