The Last night of the Proms evening at Maidstone Corps filled the hall to near capacity.

The evening was led by Maidstone Band, under the leadership of Kevin Ashman.  The band started the evening with 'William Tell Overture' & 'March from Scipio', before the guest soloist for the evening, Susanne Dymott, was introduced.

Susanne delighted the audience during the first half of the programme with some classical pieces: 'Voi Che Sapete' (The Marriage of Figaro), 'Songs my mother taught me' (Dvorak), 'Tu Fosti Tradito' (Mozart) & 'Down by the Sally gardens' (Herbert Hughes).

A brass duet of 'The Prayer' was played by two of the bandsmen: Jonathan Munn (Euphonium) & Nathan Cripps (Bass).  This was accompanied by the band.

After a short interval, the evening continued with much audience participation.

Susanne sang some lighter pieces 'Blue Skies', 'Summertime' & 'I could have danced all night' - with the audience joining in with this final song.

The entire trombone section (7 trombonists) played 'Panis Angelicus', accompanied by the band. 

The band continued the evening with 'Pomp & Circumstance' & 'Fantasy on British Sea Songs', with both Susanne & the audience joining in with the singing & much flag waving!

To end the evening, the band played the hymn tune 'Jerusalem'.