On the occasion of the titular feast of the Nativity of Our Lady celebrated with great solemnity in the Collegiate Basilica and locality of Xaghra Gozo, the Victory Philharmonic Society, hailing from the same village, is presenting a Vocal and Instrumental Concert under the direction of Mro. Joseph Galea LCM. The musical programme will be held in Victory Square on Friday, the 3rd of September 2010 at 9.30pm.
The Victory Band was officially founded on 25th October 1898 and it was the first band in the Gozitan villages. During these years, the Victory Band had several successes around Malta, Gozo and abroad, namely with its visit to Canada in October 1994.
The concert is to be held on the 3rd of September, will also feature the Nativitas Choir from the Philharmonic Society, who has acquired a reputation and made progress in the musical era with several services in local churches and chapels namely the National Sanctuary of the Assumption of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu, the Church of Saint Paul in Marsalforn and the Church of Saint Francis in Victoria amongst others.
On 21st November 2009, on the occasion of the Feast of Saint Cecil, patron saint of musicians, the Nativitas Choir gave performance in St. John’s Co-Cathedral on an invitation made by the Association of Maltese Band Clubs. At present, the choir is under the direction of Mrs Silvana Agius and Mr Ivan Attard (organist). Both Silvana and Ivan studied music at advanced level and at present, they are furthering their studies in music. Those who wish to attend this musical concert are requested to be seated in Victory Square by 9.15pm.
The Victory Band will be under the direction of Mro Joseph Galea, one of the leading music directors in our island, responsible also for the direction of the L’Isle Adam Band of Rabat (Malta). The Assistant Director, Mro. Josef Debrincat, will also be present to direct the band in some musical pieces which will be performed.
After the concert, the Victory Philharmonic Band will play festive band marches from Victory Square to the band’s club in Maria Bambina Street where a reception will be given for the Music Director, local bandsmen, directors and members of the Nativitas Choir and members of the Victory Philharmonic Society.
Anyone requiring further information about the musical concert may contact 21556835 or 79932272.
In the event of bad weather, the concert will be held at the ‘Dun Alwig Camilleri’ Hall in the Victory Band Club.
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