A superb series of Summer Sounds concerts presented by Wolverhampton Music Service at the Wulfrun Hall came to a conclusion on July18th.with many Rotarians in attendance as witness to their support for the talented young musicians in the 3 orchestras that performed.

The programme ranged from the Jazz Big Ban

d whose numbers included a Copacabana Medley through the Youth and Youth Wind Orchestras presenting such musical treats as Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite and The Lion King by Hans Zimmer and Elton John.

One of the many highlights of the event was the presentation of the annual Fraser Dukes award to 15 year old Julia Polit in recognition of her gaining a distinction with 130 marks in her grade 7 viola ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) exam. Julia attends St. Peter’s  Collegiate Academy.

It was a particular pleasure that Fraser’s son Tim was on hand to present the award.

The award, sponsored by the Rotary club of The City of Wolverhampton, was created in honour of one of our most distinguised members, the late Doctor Fraser Dukes, whose many achievements

were listed in a thoughtful speech from the stage by the Head of The Music Service, Ciaran O’Donnell. Ciaran paid tribute to and expressed thanks for the support that the Rotary clubs in and around Wolverhampton give to the Music Service.

PDG Richard Green