The King’s Own Philharmonic Society is this year celebrating the centenary of the band’s successful performance at the Algiers international contest on April 8, 1912.
On that occasion the band, under the direction of Mro Aurelio Doncich, had earned the title of ‘Excellence’ (Eċċellenza).
To mark the occasion a commemorative band march will be held in Valletta on Saturday at 10 a.m.
A thanksgiving Mass, with the participation of the Kappella Bugeja orchestra and the Jesus of Nazareth Choir under the direction of Fr Salv Galea, OP, was held at St Dominic parish church, Valletta, yesterday.