If there's one thing that's been proven in spades this month, it's the power of music, and how well we can do it in this country. With the eyes of the world watching the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II, we fielded military bands, state trumpeters, bagpipers, organ voluntaries, choir anthems, hymns and new compositions not just outstandingly, but to a world-class standard. While the plans had been in place for years, the short rehearsal period and immense pressure made this week’s musical achievements all the more remarkable. Hans Christian Anderson wrote that when words fail, music speaks, and I think that this week gave a rare chance to prove that to the widest possible audience.
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