Very much an integral part of the sound of the Scarborough summer for decades, the young Norwegian musicians played both a series of street concerts in Westborough and a number of evening performances at the Grand Hotel.
The band members ranging in ages from 7-19, accompanied by their teachers and parents, took part in a specialised programme of activities which also combined visits to York and Flamingo Land.
Two of the uniformed Norwegian marching bands, Konnerud Skolekorps from Drammen and Tjøme Skolemusikk from Færder, appeared in an Armed Forces Day parade along the Foreshore which commenced the day’s schedule of events.
The yearly Scarborough Festival was arranged by Club England who have been bringing school bands and student groups from Norway, Sweden and Latvia to the town since 1968.
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Konnerud Skolekorps perform during the Armed Services Day - Image: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
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Konnerud Skolekorps play in front of the formal area on Armed Services Day - Image: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
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Tjøme Skolemusikk marching on the Foreshore - Image: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
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Tjøme Skolemusikk perform during the Armed Services Day - Image: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter