
Yvonne was a very special lady and friend to all of Lydbrook Band; as well as playing 2nd cornet, she was the bandroom janitor and looked after uniforms. She often took the trouble to chat to me after rehearsals of my music, something I really appreciated.
This is a recording performed on tour at the Kościół Mariacki, Katowice, Poland, 25/05/19, with photos gathered from concerts, rehearsals and events.
Serenata is written in memory and as a celebration of the life of Yvonne Hamblin [1944-2019], associated with Lydbrook Band for over 60 years.
Free sheet music download with flexible instrumentation - donations requested for British Heart Foundation. The music is suitable for all levels of band and has flexible instrumentation.
Recorded by Dave Jury for Dean Radio.

A Durham City venue will come alive with the sounds of brass music this weekend.
The Story, our culture, heritage and registration venue, will host the Durham County Brass Band Association's competition this Sunday (17 May) from 10am until 5pm.
In its 80th year, the competition sees 11 of the region's brass bands competing, with a winning band announced at the end of the day.
Families are welcome at The Story from 10am, with bands starting to battle it out from 10.30am.
Bands taking part include Bearpark and Esh; Billingham Silver; Craghead Colliery; Dunston Silver; EDMG Peterlee; Felling; Ferryhill Town; Spennymoor Town; Trimdon; and Valley Brass.
In addition to The Story café being open, street food catering vans will be on site throughout the day and there'll be a range of family-friendly activities for younger audiences.
Face painting will be on offer between 11am and 3pm, and a visit to the venue's Search and Discover area will offer children a chance to create their own badge and banner.
Free parking for the event is available at Howlands Park and Ride, a five-minute walk to The Story.

Some of the best brass musicians in the world, at the peak of their powers, each presenting a programme of contemporary and traditional repertoire, along with major solo works, effortlessly linked by the inimitable Frank Renton.
Each band will be encouraged to present themselves in their best possible light, playing to their strengths and free of the stresses and strains of contesting.
The bands are:
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band: 10:30-11:15
Willebroek: 12:00-13:15
Black Dyke Band: 14:00-15:15pm
David Childs Solo Recital: 16:00-16:45
Flowers Band: 17:30-18:45
Foden's Band: 19:30-20:45