SALE City Band will turn 140 next week and is inviting the whole community to join the celebrations.

 The band has been an integral part of Sale’s community spirit since its inception in 1871 as the Sale Borough Band, performing at dances, shows and fetes and community services such as Anzac Day since.

The band will have a free community performance next Saturday, October 8, from 11am at the clocktower in the Sale pedestrian mall. A selection of songs will be played from across the decades.

After the show there will be a band reunion at the band hall in Foster St, Sale,from 2pm.

All past members of the band are invited to attend, and are invited to take along their instruments.

On Sunday, October 9, there will also be another performance at Wellington Entertainment Centre from 2pm.

Hailed as “a concert to remember” the band will play some of its favourite pieces from over the years, with admission prices from $10.

Watch out for a feature on the band and its birthday celebrations in this coming Tuesday’s issue.

Sale City Band members are preparing for the band's 140th birthday next week. Pictured from left are Mike Riley on persussion, Mark Webster on Baritone, Drum Major Reg Monck, Ken Garner and Ray Jago on cornet and bandmaster Hugh Davies

SALE City Band will turn 140 next week and is inviting the whole community to join the celebrations.

The band has been an integral part of Sale's community spirit since its inception in 1871 as the Sale Borough Band, performing at dances, shows and fetes and community services such as Anzac Day since.

The band will have a free community performance next Saturday, October 8, from llam at the clocktower in the Sale pedestrian mall. A selection of songs will be played from across the decades.

After the show there will be a band reunion at the band hall in Foster St, Sale, from 2pm.

All past members of the band are invited to attend, and are invited to take along their instruments.

On Sunday, October 9, there will also be another performance at Wellington Entertainment Centre from 2pm: Hailed as "a concert to remember" the band will play some of its favourite pieces from over the years, with admission prices from $10.

To book for the Sunday performance, phone 5143 3312 or visit www.ebbwec.com.au Watch out for a feature on the band and its birthday celebrations in this coming Tuesday's issue.

Praise for Sale band concert
From Val and Teny Ellis, Sale:
WE attended the recent concert to celebrate Sale City Band's 140th birthday.

We enjoyed the wonderful performance of the Sale City Band under the excellent guidance of Hugh Davies. They played an entertaining program of music from their extensive 140-year repertoire.

We were also treated to stirring tunes from the Sale RSL Pipe Band and enchanting harmonies from the Stratford Singers.

Darren McCubbin's wit and humour as master of ceremonies added to the overall enjojment.

Wellington Shire is fortunate to have such a variety of local musical talent.

May the Sale City Band continue to entertain for another 140 years.

Talent shines at band 140th celebration
From Unda Horstman, Sale:
I ATTNDED the recent concert at the Wellington Entertainment Centre to celebrate the Sale City Band's 140th anniversary.

What a fabulous performance by the band and also the Stratford choir and the RSL Pipe Band.

It was an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon and all those involved must be commended on their performance.

How fortunate we are to have so many talented people in our community.