Alter the conclusion of the present season, which ends in about three weeks, the Municipal Brass Band is to be' re-organized on the lines of the BB the formed on Aug. 21 by the new conductor, Mr. W. W. Sayer. Mr. Sayer is well acquainted with the working of the Wireless Military Band, being personal friend of the present con-neter, Capt. O'Donnell, who was a fellow' pupil of his at the Royal Miitary School of Music, Kneller Hall. Mr. Sayer is also a personal friend of Capt, O'Donnell's brother, Flight-Lieutenant P. O'Donnell, who is the conductor of the Royal Air Force Band, which frequently gives broad east concerts, Relaxation is to be the principle followed In the arrangement of the band's programmes for the future. After spending a large part of the day in an once, declared Mr. Sayer in fan interview, most people do not feel Inclined to listen to a programme of classical music so that his programmes will consist of light and cheerful music which will help Shang-hal office workers to relax after their dally toil. Light classical, military and dance music, and one or two "high brow" compositions will, make up each programme. Mr. Sayer's long experience in the Far East has taught him that this is the type of musie that appeals the most to people out here. He hopes that many will come and listen to the band for ten minutes or so after Jeaving the office in the afternoon. His programmes, hho said, are to be made as lively os possible,
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