SALE Band members Matthew Monck, Matthew Lawless and bandmaster Hugh Davies prepare for the piano restoration concert at Sale Memorial Hall

SALE Memorial Hall will reverberate with music on Friday, March 3.

Sale City Band, Sale RSL Pipe Band, Voices in Harmony and jazz ensemble Quince Jam will fill the hall with sound ln a concert to raise funds for the refurbishment of the hall's grand plano.

A highlight of the extensive program, beginning at 7.30pm. will be the massed brass and pipe bands performing Amazing Grace and Scotland the Brave.

Cabaret-style table seating will allow concert-goers to take their own food and drinks, with tea and coffee provided.

There will be door prizes and a raffle.

Admission will be $15 for adults, concession and children $12, children under five free, with tickets at the door.

SALE CITY Band enthusiastic president Ken Garner emphasises that more has been achieved by the band committee in the past five years than in any similar period in band history.

The evidence?
A new band room worth $100,000, new striking red and dark blue uniforms, replacement of many band instruments, and a waiting list of juniors wanting to join.

President for nine years but a bandsman for 20, dairyman Ken Garner is not comparing the past five years with those gone and the efforts of previous committees, it's
just that in the past few years the band has brought achievement to fruition.

How old is the band? Ken Garner isn't sure. Early records were accidentally burnt but the committee believes the band to be about a century old.

Recent significant events include performing at the Melbourne Royal Show, promoting Sale as one of the slate's top provincial centres, winning third place in the Victoria
Band League (D grade) Melbourne championships, and third from eight competitors in the Traralgon championships.

The Melbourne presentation was bandmaster Ray Jago's last performance. Joining 10 years ago and having been bandmaster for five years, he retired, but will continue to play
with the band.

Ray Jago and another staunch member, Bob Wallace, band secretary from l964 to the early 70's (president for a year) were made life members. The honor was bestowed by former bandmaster
and local schoolteacher, Neil McPherson.

Preparing for the Sale City Band Going to the Movies concert later this month are Courtney and Monique Lawless, Tom Kenny, Terina Davies and Chris Riley

Sale City Band will perform at an evening of music in Sale this Friday night. The evening will also feature Sale RSL Pipe Band and a guest artist.

The concert will begin at 7.30pm in Sale Memorial Hall.

Tickets will be available at the door, or phone 5144 6822.

Cost will be $10 adults, $8 concession and $5 for school-age children.

Take your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. Tea and coffee and a light supper will be provided.