Thurcroft Welfare Band promise to showcase a varied and challenging programme on the night, ranging from Mozart’s Horn Concerto and Bach’s Air on a G String to Singing in the Rain and the themes from Pirates of the Caribbean and The Chronicles of Narnia.

Guesting for Thurcroft will be star horn player Jackie Greensted from Championship Sections Thoresby Colliery Band, and Lizzie Raspin features as the village’s own soloist.

David Jordan, concert programmer, said meetings with the band’s Ken Vernon, who has an impressive musical pedigree, made them an attractive proposition for Worksop audiences.

Now Head of Brass at Worksop College, Ken started his career with Dinnington Colliery Band, playing with top section bands in their heyday such as Harworth Colliery, Creswell Colliery, GUS Footwear and Newhall, before going on to become director of music at the MOD Welbeck College.

Said David: ”It is normal policy to invite bands from the Championship Section, but I know from the music grapevine that Thurcroft have come on in leaps and bounds under Worksop’s Mr ‘Brass’ Vernon. He is a real magnet to aspiring young brass players.”

Young musicians are a key part of Thurcroft’s success and its training band which formed in January this year as part of its planning for the future now numbers 14 youngsters with ages ranging from seven to 16 years.

And to recognise Mr Vernon’s contribution to young people over the years, he received the Rotary International Award for Services to Young Brass Players in 2002.

”Thurcroft Welfare Band has grown in stature and competence as we shall see next month,” said David.

”Ken is hugely proud of the band’s efforts and progress. He also has little regard for those who simply denigrate young people and offer nothing practical to engage their interest and improve their life chances.”

Tickets for the 7.30pm show are priced £7, £4 for under 19s and can be purchased at the welcome desk, by email info@crossingmusic.org or by calling 01909 475421.