1953 Fred Mortimer Dies

Fred Mortimer conducted his last rehearsal with Fodens on the 2nd March 1953

On the 20th June 1953 The announcement about Fred's death was made while the band were in London  along with Rex and Harry Mortimer his son's, playing in a set of concerts at Hyde Park, London as part of the Queen's Coronation Celebrations. Principal Cornet player Teddy (Ted) Gray had to find a replacement conductor for the rest of the final days concerts as Harry (Conductor) and his brother (Rex - Bandmaster) returned home. Bob Shepley conducted the afternoon concert and the evening concert was conducted by Eric Ball.

PROGRAMME on the day of Fred’s Death

March “The Middy”

Rule Britannia (Thomas Arne)                                                                                  

Dance of the Young Men                 

Rose Marie                                          

Ida and Dot (F.H. Losey)                                  

Works of Wagner

INTERVAL

Minstrel Memories                                             

Narcissus                                              

Les Milions de Arlequin (Drigo) Solo Euphonium David Morris 

HMS Pinafore (Excerpts)

Dancing Year’s

Cavalcade of Martial Songs

God Save the Queen.