From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band Performs at the 43rd Independence Beat Retreat
By Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF)
Jul 7, 2016 - 10:26:15 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
The juncture of
Bay Street and Rawson Square was the place to be on July 3rd as the
rhythmic sound of percussion, wind and string instruments pulsated through the
streets. The combined marching bands from three security forces of The
Bahamas performed at the Annual Independence Beat Retreat thoroughly
entertaining a large gathering of spectators. Among the dignitaries attending
the event were Her Excellency, Governor General for the Commonwealth of
the Bahamas Lady Marguerite Pindling, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Phillip
“Brave” Davis, Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Bernard Nottage, and
other government officials and dignitaries.
As The Bahamas
celebrates her 43rd Anniversary, this family-focused feature was
part of the ongoing events slated to commemorate our Independence celebrations,
under the theme “Honouring our people’s excellence”.
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Staying true to
the theme, under the direction of Petty Officer Matthew C. Rolle, the Royal
Bahamas Defence Force band quickly captivated the audience’s attention
performing a Royal Bahamas Defence Force written opening number, the
HMBS
Flamingo March. Captain Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force (Acting)
gave his approval for the solemn number as it sought to honour specifically the
men who gave the ultimate sacrifice when the HMBS Flamingo vessel was sunk
right by Cuban MiG jet fighters in 1980. This was followed by a selection
of melodious Bahamian hit songs such as
Down Home by Phil Stubbs,
Talking
About Home by Ezra Hepburn,
Bahama Rock by Ronnie Butler and
West
End Move by Phil Stubbs. Continuing the musical wooing, the band’s
drumline dazzled the crowd with a unique display of precision drills. Leading
Woman Marine Angel Reckley closed out this segment with her melodious rendition
of Whitney Houston’s
“I will Always Love You”.
Spectators
commented on their full enjoyment of the event, as the combined performances
put on by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, the Royal Bahamas Police Force and
the Department of Correctional Services marching bands engaged in a number of
collaborative and individual colorful musical performances with eye-catching
drills. This elite group of men and women will be performing again on the night
of July 9 at the Independence parade celebrations at Fort Charlotte.
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