Vittoriosa In Festa

Following the decision taken to move the annual concert held on the occasion of the Feast of Saint Lawrence from 9th August to 7th August, in 2004 this concert was totally revamped. In fact, the sub-committee responsible solely for the band decided that in this concert, renowned singers, dancers and other animation shall be included. It was also decided that this musical spectacle shall end with a spectacular Gran Finale, namely fireworks synchronised with music.

In 2004, the Saint Lawrence Band Club performed the following music, whilst the Overture 1812 was chosen for the Gran Finale synchronised with fireworks.

Hymn Saint Lawrence G. Frendo
Foxtrot Beautiful P. Schembri
Tango Lorenzo P. Schembri
Cha Cha Cha Cha Beat P. Schembri
Samba Loredana P. Schembri
Medley Abba Gold Arr. R. Sciberras
Slow Waltz Fascination P. Schembri
Viennese Waltz 20th Anniversary P. Schembri
Rumba Siesta T. L. Sharpe
Paso Doble Andalusia P. Schembri
Medley Tom Jones in Concert H. Kolesch
Medley The Magic of Andrew Lloyd Webber A. Lloyd Webber
Theme Time to Say Goodbye Arr. D. Campbell
Quick Step Forward P. Schembri
Jive Can’t Buy Me Love Lennon/Mc Cartney
Song On Again Off Again P. Vella
Hymn Centenary P. Schembri
Hymn Saint Lawrence L. Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band Club H. H. Dalli

Vittoriosa in Festa 2005

 

The 2005 Vittoriosa in Festa musical programme was held with the participation of a large number of singers, including Ludwig Galea, Fabrizio Faniello, Aldo Busuttil, Karen Polidano, Frans Baldacchino l-Budaj, Maria Mallia, Annabelle Debono, Cliff Zammit and Steve Camilleri. The Saint Lawrence Band Club was also accompanied by the Josray Dance Company, Paul Curmi Dancers, William Dance Company and Tony Lawrence Dance Company. The music performed was as follows, with the musical piece Aida chosen for the Gran Finale.
Hymn Saint Lawrence G. Frendo
My Way Arr. A. Chircop
Beauty & The Beast W. Hautrast
Another Summer Night Arr. A. Chircop
The Best of Maltese Folklore Arr. A. Chircop
When Comes My Lover Arr. A. Chircop
Dance Splendour Joyous P. Schembri
Granada Arr. A. Chircop
Joseph M. Sweeney
Fiddler On The Roof T.L. Sharpe
Dance Splendour Supersonic P. Schembri
Aida G. Verdi
Centenary Hymn P. Schembri
Hymn Saint lawrence L. Galea
Saint Lawrence Band Club Hymn H.H. Dalli

Vittoriosa in Festa 2006

 

 

In 2006, the Saint Lawrence Band Club was accompanied in this musical concert by renowned singers Olivia Lewis, Debbie Scerri, Philip Vella, J Anvil and Ludwig Galea. Also, Clifton Vella on Bagpipes, together with dancing company Keith and Adonelle Dancers participated in this spectacle. The 10th August Pyrotechnic Society was responsible for the grand finale, with fireworks synchronised to the music of the Marcia Slava.

 

Hymn Saint Lawrence G. Frendo
Melody Amazing Grace Arr. M. McDermott
Song Yesterday Arr. Zane Van Auken
Traditional Music Zorba the Greek Arr. D. Darmanin
Musical Don’t Cry For Me Argentina Arr. A. Chircop
Dance Splendour Supersonic P. Schembri
Medley 7 Minutes with Philip Vella Arr. A. Chircop
Song You A. Cardinale
Song Let Me Fly Arr. A. Chircop
Classical Theme Music J. Miles
Song Vivo Per Lei Arr. W. Stalman
Song Serenata lill-Birgu Arr. P. Schembri
Theme Carneval De Paris Arr. S. Rabe
Theme from Nabucco Va Pensiero G. Verdi
Medley The Boys From Liverpool Arr. J. Bilik
Marcia Slava P. Tchiakowsky
Hymn Saint Lawrence L. Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band Club H.H. Dalli

In 2007, the Band sub-committee took the innovative decision that the Vittoriosa in Festa musical concert shall be themed. In fact, the first theme to be played was Musicals. The Saint Lawrence Band was accompanied by Aldo Busuttil, Marisa D’Amato, Kimberly Grech, Leontine, Roger Tirazona and Mark Tonna. Added to these, Mario Ciantar on the violin and the dancing group from Vittoriosa Mystic Dance Company animated further the concert. The 10th August Pyrotechnic Society organised synchronised fireworks with the Light Cavalry.

Innu Marċ San Lawrenz G. Frendo
Musical South Pacific R. Rodgers
Musical Les Miserables C.M. Schonberg
Musical Mary Poppins R.M./R.B. Sherman
Musical Singing in the Rain Arr. A. Chircop
Musical My Fair Lady F. Loewe
Musical Fiddler On The Roof Arr. T.L. Sharpe
Musical Memories From Cats Arr. A. Chircop
Musical Jesus Christ Superstar Arr. A. Chircop
Musical The Lion King Arr. U. Buhagiar
Musical Phantom Of The Opera Arr. A. Chircop
Overture Light Cavalry F.V. Suppe’
Innu Popolari San Lawrenz L. Galea
Innu Banda San Lawrenz H.H. Dalli

Vittoriosa in Festa 2008

 

In 2008, the Vittoriosa in Festa was themed with Austrian Waltzes. In fact, Waltzes and other popular songs, including Maltese songs, coloured the night in Vittoriosa especially with the participation of Ludwig Galea, Chiara, J Anvil and Olivia Lewis. The Waltzes were animated professionally by Pro Touch Dance School. The 10th August Pyrotechnic Society chose the Radetsky for its now traditional Gran Finale.
Innu Marċ San Lawrenz G. Frendo
Valz Gold & Silver F. Lehar
Song Fly Me To The Moon Arr. A. Chircop
Song The One That I Love Arr. A. Chircop
Valz Les Petineurs Arr. J.A. Kappey
Song Hello Dolly Arr. U. Buhagiar
Song Maria l-Maltija Arr. A. Chircop
Valz Emperor Arr. T.C. Brown
Song O’ Surdato Namurato Arr. G. Debono
Song Diva Arr. U. Buhagiar
Valz Espana Arr. T.C. Brown
Song Angel Arr. P. Borg
Song O Sole Mio Arr. A. Calleja
Theme The Mask Of Zorro Arr. J. Moss
Valz Blue Danube J. Strauss
March Radetzky J. Strauss
Song Serenata Lill-Birgu Arr. P. Schembri
Innu Popolari San Lawrenz L. Galea
Innu Banda San Lawrenz H.H. Dalli

Vittoriosa in Festa 2009

In 2009, the theme chosen was Italian Music. The following singers participated with the Saint Lawrence Band; Ivan Attard, J Anvil, Neville Refalo and Debbie Scerri. Mario Ciantar on the violin and Veninmalte dancing company further animated this concert. The 10th August pyrotechnic Society once more was in charge with the Gran Finale with fireworks synchronised to the popular masterpiece William Tell.

Saint Lawrence Hymn G. Frendo
Rapsodia Napoletana R. Cristiano
Ma Che’ Musica Maestro Arr. P. Borg
Granada Arr. A. Chircop
Con Te Partiro` D. Campbell
Venexiana F. Bar
Eros Ramazzotti In Concert F. Francia
La Domenica Italiana Arr. G. Debono
La Solitudine Arr. U. Buhagiar
La Dama Del Vento F. Bar
Vivo Per Lei W. Stalman
Best of Zucchero Arr. P. Pia
Verde Luna V. Gomez
Adriano Celentano W. Deodati
Va Pensiero Einz
Gugliemo Tell G. Rossini
Saint Lawrence Hymn L. Galea
Saint Lawrence Band Hymn H.H. Dalli

The 2010 Vittoriosa in Festa can be considered as rather a special one. The reason is that together with the Saint Lawrence Band Club, the Philharmonie Royale Concordia also participated in this international concert in front of a record audience. This Philharmonie Royale Concordia was in Malta as part of a musical exchange which saw the Saint Lawrence Band Club visiting Belgium in December of the same year. Whilst the Maltese band performed solely Maltese music, the foreign band played international music. The 10th August pyrotechnic society took care of the Gran Finale, with synchronised fireworks accompanying the musical piece the Best of Maltese Folklore.
Saint Lawrence Hymn G. Frendo
Niftakar Fik Arr. R. Zammit
Desenchantee L. Boutonnat (Arr. F. Bernaerts)
Maria l-Maltija A. Chircop
Latin Pop Special Arr. M. Myokoin
Malta S. Galea (Arr. P. Borg)
A Tribute to Ray Charles Arr. P. Kleine Schaars
L-Imħabba Prof. C. Camilleri (Arr. A. Chircop)
Int id-Djamant Arr. J.J. Pace
Music John Miles (Arr. P. Sparke)
Notte di San Lorenzo Arr. G. Debono
Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky) Arr. N. Iwai
Il-Ħeġġa t’Awwissu Arr. G. Debono
The Cream of Clapton Arr. R. Sebregts
Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa Arr. M. Farrugia
Joe Cocker Arr. W. Wosnner
Evviva Lorenzu Tagħna Arr. G. Debono
Spoutnik 1958 A. Prevost (Arr.R. De Klippel)
Serenata lil Birgu Arr. P. Schembri
Best of Maltese Folklore Arr. A. Chircop
Saint Lawrence Hymn L. Galea
Saint Lawrence Band Hymn H.H. Dalli
Belgian National Anthem F. Van Campenhout
Maltese National Anthem R. Sammut

The 2011 Vittoriosa in Festa was themes ‘The Americas’, where all the music performed originated from the American Continent. For yet another time, this was an original theme which all attendees found particularly pleasing, given the variety of musical pieces performed as shown below. The Saint Lawrence Band Club, under the baton of Mro Paul Schembri, was accompanied by singers Ludwig Galea, Neville Refalo, Great Attard and Donna Marie Ellul, violinist Mario Ciantar and Keith Dance Studio. The 10th August Pyrotechnics Society was in charge of the usual Gran Finale with Pirates of the Caribbean.

Hymn Saint Lawrence G. Frendo
Conquest of Paradise Arr. R. Sebregts
Don’t Cry for Me Argentina Arr. A. Chircop
Hotel California Arr. M. Saurer
Santana Arr. G. Gazzani
Theme from ‘New York, New York’ Arr. F. D. Cofield
Pearl Harbour Arr. U. Buhagiar
Caribbean Cameo T. L. Sharpe
Western ‘Tal-Cowboys’ P. Schembri
I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing Arr. J. Brown
Last of the Mohicans Arr. R. Bugeja
Samba Arr. M Viziru
What a Wonderful World Arr. L. Pusceddu
Hawaii Five ‘O Arr. U. Buhagiar
Brazil Arr. P. Ippolito
Billy Jean Arr. J. Brown
Heal The World Arr. J. Van Kraeydonck
Pirates of the Caribbean Arr. J. Wasson
Hymn Saint Lawrence L. Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band H.H. Dalli

The 2012 Vittoriosa in Festa was one of the best hits ever, being described as one of the most beautiful and musically excellent concerts. This year’s original theme was Sports n‘ Music, and performed music originated from Olympic Games, World Cups and others who are synonymous with the world of Sports. The Saint Lawrence Band Club was accompanied with animation and choreography from Keith Dance Studio, and member from the Vittoriosa Stars Youth Nursery. The spectacular ending was once again trusted to the 10th August Pyrotechnical Society.

Hymn Saint Lawrence G. Frendo
1984 Olympic Games Olympic Fanfare J. Williams
1988 Olympic Games One Moment in Time A. Hammond / Arr. J. Higgins
1990 World Cup Nessun Dorma G. Puccini
UEFA Champions League Theme Zadok the Priest G. F. Handel
1992 Olympic Games Amigos Para Siempre A. L. Webber / Arr. U. Buhagiar
Movie Theme Gonna Fly Now B. Conti / Arr. U. Buhagiar
Football Song You’ll Never Walk Alone R. Rodgers / Arr. D. Darmanin
Polka Sports Polka J. Strauss / Arr. E. Spiteri
2010 World Cup Waka Waka J. Hill / Arr. E. Spiteri
2002 World Cup Anthem Vangelis / Arr. E. Spiteri
1990 World Cup Un Estate Italiana G. Moroder / Arr. E. Spiteri
1998 World Cup Carneval De Paris Arr. S. Rabe
2010 World Cup Wavin’ Flag K’naan / B. Mars
Movie Theme Chariots of Fire Vangelis
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona F. Mercury / Arr. U. Buhagiar
Sports Theme We Are the Champions F. Mercury
Song Serenata lill-Birgu Arr. P. Schembri
Hymn Saint Lawrence L. Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band H. H. Dalli

Vittoriosa in Festa 2013Once again, the band sub-committee succeeded in being original in the 2013 Vittoriosa in Festa. Themed as 80s Flash Back, this musical concert took a walk down memory lane where all attendees listened to music pieces originating from the 80s decade. This was yet another stone in confirming the popularity of this annual event. The Saint Lawrence Band Club was under the baton of Mro Paul Schembri and Assistant Director Mro Ugo Buhagiar, and was accompanied by Ludwig Galea, Debbie Scerri, Janvil, Laura Bruno and Geordie Debono. The concert was animated by Mystic Dancers, Guitarist David Borg and Future Voices children Choir. With the collaboration of the 10th August Pyrotechnic Society, stage fireworks and coloured paper were used for a spectacular ending.

Hymn Saint Lawrence G. Frendo
Eighties Flashback Medley Arr. P. Murtha
Gloria Tozzi / Branigan Arr. D. Carnevali
I Was Made For Loving You Baby Kiss Arr. F. Bernaerts
Live is Life Opus Arr. E. Spiteri
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen Arr. F. Bernaerts
Love Changes Everything Michael Ball Arr. P. Cutajar
Summer of 69 Brian Adams Arr. F. Bernaerts
Hot Stuff Donna Summer Arr. J. Van Kraeydonek
Lay All Your Love On Me Abba Arr. F. Bernaerts
Sara` Perche` Ti Amo Ricchi e Poveri Arr. E. Spiteri
Best of Guns N’Roses Guns N’Roses Arr. E. Spiteri
Eye of The Tiger Survivor Arr. P. King
L-Aħħar Bidwi f’Wied il-Għasel New Quorey Arr. G. Debono
Another Brick In The Wall Pink Floyd Arr. E. Spiteri
You Can Leave Your Hat On Joe Cocker Arr. S. Cortland
The Final Countdown Europe Arr. P. Cutajar
Song Serenata lill-Birgu Arr. P. Schembri
Hymn Centenary P. Schembri
Hymn Saint Lawrence L. Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band Club H. H. Dalli

Vittoriosa in Festa 2014The 2014 Vittoriosa in Festa can be easily described one of the best, if not the best, musical concerts ever in Vittoriosa. With musical pieces ranging from modern to classical music, from one nation to the next, the theme The EU in Concert was nevertheless original. The band sub-committee decided to go for this theme in commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of Malta’s membership in the EU, the 50th Anniversary of the Independence, the 40th Anniversary of the Republic and also the 35th Anniversary of Freedom Day. The latter anniversaries were commemorated with the band playing highlights from Ġensna, the popular Maltese Rock Opera. The Saint Lawrence Band was accompanied by Aldo Busuttil, Debbie Scerri, Iona Dalli, Ismael Grech, Future Voices Children Choir, Keith Dance Studio and animation with EU Member States flags from Mystic Dancers. Also, this was the last concert to be conducted by Mro Paul Schembri.

Hymn Saint Lawrence Giuseppe Frendo
Fanfarra u Fuga Malta Ewropeja Manoel Pirotta
Symphony No. 5 Ludwig V. Beethoven
Polka Czech Johan Strauss
Song Tulips from Amsterdam Arr. Manoel Pirotta
Song Only Tear Drops Arr. Frank Bernaerts
Hit Series Les Lacs Du Connemara Arr. Willy Hautvast
Medley Abba Gold Arr. Ron Sebregts
Pasodoble Andalusia Paul Schembri
Song Hard Rock Hallelujah Arr. Jon Van Kraeydonck
Song O Ritmo do Amor Arr. Etienne Spiteri
Theme Under Paris Skies Arr. Ugo Buhagiar
Rock Theme With or Without You Arr. Etienne Spiteri
Waltz Blue Danube Johann Strauss
Dance Hungarian Johann Brahms
Theme from Nabucco Va Pensiero Giuseppe Verdi
Zorba The Greek Arr. Dominic Darmanin
Medley The St, George’s Cross Arr. Etienne Spiteri
March Radetsky Johan Strauss
Rock Opera Highlights from Ġensna Arr. Ugo Buhagiar
Hymn Centenary Paul Schembri
Hymn Saint Lawrence Lorenzo Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band Club Hector. H. Dalli

Vittoriosa in Festa 2015

The 2015 Vittoriosa in Festa had a starch difference from all the other programmes held by the Saint Lawrence Band Club. In fact, for the very first time in 35 years, the Saint Lawrence Band Club was not under the baton of Mro Paul Schembri. Mro Jonathan Abela, the new band conductor of the band, was officially appointed at the helm of the band before the beginning of the concert. The Committee of the Saint Lawrence Band Club would have liked to thank properly Mro Paul Schembri in front of the fully packed square, but due to health reasons, Mro Schembri could not attend. Themed as “Hakuna Matata – A Journey Through Disney”, this musical concert took the audience to their childhood, with all the music pieces originating or used in Walt Disney movies. The Saint Lawrence Band was accompanied by Janvil, Tiziana Calleja, Nathalie Pace and animators ‘Centre Stage’, and also the 10th August Pyrotechnic Society.

Hymn Saint Lawrence Giuseppe Frendo
Sigla Walt Disney Arr. Chistopher Pisani
Fantasia Themes from Walt Disney John Vinson
Prince of Egypt When You Believe Stephen Schwartz
Novel The Chronicles of Narnia Arr. P. Murtha
Tarzan You’ll be in my Heart Arr. Joe Brown
Sleeping Beauty Once upon a dream Arr. Jonathan Abela
Symphonic Suite Pirates of the Caribbean Arr. J. Wasson
Pinocchio When you wish upon a star Arr. Jonathan Abela
Frozen Let it go Arr. Andrew Calleja
Jungle Book Bare Necessities Arr. Joe Brown
Medley The Lion King Arr. John Higgins
Hymn Centenary Paul Schembri
Hymn Saint Lawrence Lorenzo Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band Club Hector. H. Dalli

Vittoriosa in Festa 2016The 2016 Vittoriosa in Festa can be described for yet another time as original. The theme for this year was ‘El Ritmo Latino’, where the Saint Lawrence Band Club spectacularly performed different styles of music which all fall under the Latin music genre. A particular piece worth mentioning was the Trumpet Solo done by Andrew Zarb, Music teacher and resident musician with the Club, on Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White, under the baton of Assistant Conductor Francois Borg. The Saint Lawrence Band Club of Vittoriosa was under the Baton of Mro Jonathan Abela, Band conductor. The band was joined by singers Janvil, Ludwig Galea and Alwyn Borg Myatt, accompanied by guitarist Jonathan Ellul and dancers from Happy Days and Pro Touch Dancing Schools.

Hymn Saint Lawrence G. Frendo
Libertango A. Piazzolla / Arr. M. Somadossi
Spanish Tango J. Horner / Arr. C. Pisani
Black Magic Woman C. Santana / Arr. J. Brown
Mexicali Brass J. Cacavas
Copacabana B. Manilow / Arr. De Mey
Tico Tico N. Iwai
Ai Se Eu Te Pego Arr. F. Baernarts
La Camisa Negra Arr. Jan van Kraeydonck
El Cumbanchero R. Hernandez / Arr. N. Iwai
Santana Arr. G. Gazzani
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White D. Perez Prado / Arr. R. Bugeja
Soul Bossa Nova Q. Jones / Arr. J. Vinson
Chihuahua Arr. F. Baernarts
Cuban Sound G. Gazzani
Samba De Janeiro A. Moreira / Arr. M. Viziru
Latin Pop Special M. Myokin
Let’s Get Loud Arr. Jan Van Kraeydonck
Latin Gold P. Lavender
Centenary Hymn P. Schembri
Saint Lawrence Hymn L. Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band Club H.H. Dalli

 

The 2017 Vittoriosa in Festa, themed and named ‘A Symphony to Victory’, can be described as a fantastic and spectacular audio-visual show. The musical programme was a huge success with Maestro Jonathan Abela conducting a variety of  music accompanied by singers Tiziana Calleja, Christian Arding, Centre Stage and violinist Valhmor Montfort. In Vittoriosa’s main square practically filled to capacity the crowd cheered and clapped to the rhythm of the Vittoriosa Band. A musical programme which confirmed the dynamism of the Vittoriosa Band even through the various Solos performed by Club’s musical directors, Francois Borg and Andrew Zarb.

The Bridge on the River Kwai Malcolm Arnold Arr. John Glenesk Mortimer
It’s a Long Long Way to Tipperary Jack Judge Arr. S. Deshon
Alte Kameraden Carl Teike Arr. Martin Toussignant
Charles Chaplin Marcel Peeters Arr. Marcel Peeters
La Vita e Bella Nicola Piovani Arr. Lorenzo Bocci
There You’ll Be Hans Zimmer Arr. Ted Ricketts
Theme fro Schindler’s List John Williams Arr. Calvin Custer
Swing the Mood Michael Sweeney Arr. Michael Sweeney
Hymn to the Fallen John Williams Arr. Paul Lavender
Highlights from the Sound of Music Richard Rodgers Arr. Johnnie Vinson
Under the Double Eagle Josef F. Wagner Arr. Martin Toussignant
Amapola Joseph Lacalle Arr. Naohiro Iwai
Escape to Victory Bill Conti Arr. Rieks Van Der Velde
The Great Escape Elmer Bernstein Arr. Robert W. Smith
Benny Goodman: The King of Swing Benny Goodman Arr. Paul Murtha
Sachtmo! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Arr. Ted Ricketts
Hymn Centenary Paul Schembri
Hymn Saint Lawrence Lorenzo Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band Hector. H. Dalli

 

 

The 2018 Vittoriosa in Festa Concert was themed as ‘Clash of the Centuries’. With popular hits from the 20th century in clash with other hits from the 21st century, this musical concert was innovative in the sense that conductor Mro Jonathan Abela and Assistant Conductor Mro Francois Borg, together with the Saint Lawrence Band, took the audience on a journey through the most popular hits of different music styles of the last 100 years.  The Saint Lawrence Band was accompanied by singers Ozzylino, Jasmine, Christian Arding and Lello Ebejer, popular guitarist Marc Galea, Dancing Angels and music students of the band club. It must also be said that Saint Lawrence Band was joined by the Associazione Culturale Musicale Bandistica Synphonica Citta` di Viagrande in the march before the concert. The Saint Lawrence Band played the following repertoire.

Hymn Saint Lawrence Giuseppe Frendo
Bad Romance Lady Gaga Arr. Jay Dawson
Happy Pharell Williams Arr. Gordon Baldacchino
My Girl The Temptations Arr. John Higgins
It’s Raining Men The Weather Girls Arr. Frank Bernaerts
Wake Me Up! Avici! Arr. Tom Wallace
Can’ Stop the Feeling Justin Timberlake Arr. Paul Murtha
Smells Like Teen Spirit Nirvana Arr. Michael Brown
Build me up Buttercup The Foundations Arr. Paul Murtha
All About that Bass Meghan Trainor Arr. Joseph Chircop
Counting Stars One Republic Arr. Matt Conaway
Still Got the Blues Gary Moore Arr. Jonathan Abela
Reet Petite Jackie Wilson Arr. Frank Bernaerts
Uptown Funk! Bruno Mars Arr. Jay Bocook
Shape of You Ed Sheeran Arr. Matt Conaway
Cheerleader OMI Arr. Patrick Roszell
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond Arr. Tim Waters
Hotel California Eagles Arr. Joe Brown
Firework Katy Perry Arr. Heathcliffe Balzan
Coldplay Classics Coldplay Arr. Michael Brown
Crooner’s Serenade Van Morrison, Frank Sinatra, The Drifters Arr. Justin Williams
All Right Now Free Arr. Joe Brown
Hymn Centinary Paul Schembri
Hymn Saint Lawrence Lorenzo Galea
Hymn Saint Lawrence Band Hector H. Dalli

The Vittoriosa in Festa 2019 Concert was once again themed originally. Named as A Musical Odyssey, the Saint Lawrence Band Club took its audience to a musical journey, beginning in the 19th Century and ending in the 21st Century, from classical music till moder and Pop music. The Saint Lawrence Band Club, which was under the baton of Mro Jonathan Abela, was also joined by singers Ozzy Lino, Christian Arding and Jasmine, while Marc Galea performed the Electrical Guitar with the band. Above all, youth students joined the Saint Lawrence Band CLub and performed We Will Rock You, while the band also played the below pieces.

Saint Lawrence Hymn Giuseppe Frendo
Light Cavalry Franz Von Suppe, Arr. Charles Godfrey
Traviata Giuseppe Verdi, Arr. Alamiro Giampieri
Nutcracker Suite Peter I. Tchaikovsky, Arr. Paul Lavender
Beguine for Brass James Howe
Big Band Dixie Arr. Bob Lowden
West Side Story Leonard Bernstein, Arr. Michael Sweeney
All Shook Up Arr. Ted Ricketts
We Will Rock You Queen, Arr. Michael Sweeney
Sweet Child ‘O Mine Guns N’ Roses, Arr. Joe Brown
Everything I do, I do it for You Brian Adams, Arr. Ron Sebregts
Nothing Else Matters Metallica, Arr. Jonathan Abela
A Tribute to Amy Winehouse Arr. Peter Kleine Schaars
Price Tag Jessie J, Arr. Jonathan Abela
Shut Up and Dance Walk the Moon, Arr. Matt Conaway
Centenary Hymn Paul Schembri
Saint Lawrence’s Hymn Lorenzo Galea
Band Hymn Hector H. Dalli

After that in the year 2020 the Vittoriosa in Festa Concert could not be held as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the extent that even the feast of Saint Lawrence was not held, during the year 2021, although the pandemic was still being experienced, the improved situation and regulations as issues by relevant authorities permitted the band club to organise the concert. Even though the feast was not held as traditionally known, the Saint Lawrence Band Club performed an excellent musical concert. With a variety of music from different decades, on a stage since the festive bandstand was not put up, and with the audience in cabaret format in an enclosed area in the square, the Saint Lawrence Band Club was under the baton of Assistant Director Mro Francois Borg. The band was joined by local singer Lello, who performed different popular numbers from the repertoire played by the Saint Lawrence Band Club.

Saint Lawrence Hymn Giuseppe Frendo
Coldplay Classics Arr. Michael Brown
Michael Jackson Hits Arr. Johnnie Vinson
Samba de Janeiro Arr. M. Viziru
Let’s Get Loud Arr. Jan Van Kraeydonck
Bruno Mars Greatest Hits Arr. Victor Lopez
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Arr. Frank Bernaerts
Dance Monkey Arr. Jonathan Abela
Canta Napoli Arr. Fernando Francia
Reet Petite Arr. Frank Bernaerts
Summer of 69 Arr. Frank Bernaerts
I was made for Loving You Baby Arr. Jan Van Kraeydonck
Eighties Flashback Arr. Paul Murtha
Mamma Mia! Arr. Frank Bernaerts
Queen in Concert Arr. Ray Sciberras
Centenary Hymn Paul Schembri
Saint Lawrence’s Hymn Lorenzo Galea
Band Hymn Hector H. Dalli

Vittoriosa in Fest returned as the concert in a “normal” way in 2022 following the years characterised by COVID-19. The chosen theme for this concert was Around the World in 80 Minutes, inspired by the popular book and movie Around the World in 80 Days. The Saint Lawrence Band, under the baton of Mro Jonathan Abela, performed musical pieces which signified the voyage made by Phileas Fogg in his journey around the world, with the final stop being back in England. It must be particularly noted that the artistic band stand was put up again, and several singers joined the band together with different animations. The following music pieces were played by the band in this concert:

Saint Lawrence Hymn March Giuseppe Frendo
Around the World in 80 Days Arr. Otto M. Schwarz
Ciao Adios Arr. Jonathan Abela
Can Can Arr. Arthur Hibbert
The Best of Zucchero Arr. P. Pia
Prince of Egypt Arr. Jay Bocook
Everest Jacob De Haan
Aladdin Arr. Paul Jennings
Mulan Arr. Johnnie Vinson
La Speranza Masanori Taruya
Summer of 69 Arr. Frank Bernaerts
The Blues Factory Jacob De Haan
New York New York Arr. Frank D. Cofield
With or Without You Arr. Etienne Spiteri
Adele in Concert Arr. Michael Brown
Centenary Hymn Paul Schembri
Saint Lawrence’s Hymn Lorenzo Galea
Band’s Hymn Hector H. Dalli

The Vittoriosa in Festa Concert held in the year 2023 was themed as the Last Dance. uThis is becase the Saint Lawrence Band played musical pieces which represented popular dance styles as renowned around the world. These dance styles included Waltz, Tango, Swing, Soul and Salsa among others. In front of a fully packed square as the audience was numerous, the Saint Lawrence Band, under the baton of Mro Abela, also exposed some of the local talented musicians in a number of solos. Several artists joined the band in this concert, including Christian Arding, Petra, Anna and Electric Guitarist Brenda Musu. The music played in this concert was as follows:

 

St. Lawrence Hymn March Giuseppe Frendo
Benny Goodman the King of Swing Arr. Paul Murtha
A Night at the Ballet Arr. James Curnow
Aretha Franklin – The Queen of Soul Arr. Paul Murtha
Voices of Spring A. Hibbert
Time of My Life (Dirty Dancing) Arr. Jan Van Kraeydonck
Havana Arr. Matt Conaway
Libertango Arr. Marco Somodassi
Highlights from Grease Arr. Paul Murtha
El Cumbanchero Arr. Naohiro Iwai
Dance Monkey Arr. Jonathan Abela
Michael Jackson Hit Mix Arr. Johnnie Vinson
Jerusalema Arr. Michael Brown
Centenary Hymn Paul Schembri
St. Lawrence’s Hymn Lorenzo Galea
Band’s Hymn Hector H. Dalli

Themed as’ “20 Years Vittoriosa in Festa”, the musical concert for year 2024 commemorated the 20 Anniversary from when the day of the 7 August during the Frast of Saint Lawrence was baptised as Vittoriosa in Festa. Consequently, it was deemed fit to commemorate this anniversary by playing music from different concerts throughout these 20 years, with a variety of music which enchanted the audience. However on a negative note, it must be said that this m usical concert was not held on the artistic band stand of the club and neither in the main square of Vittoriosa, due to the embellishment works of the same square whihc precluded the club from putting up the same band stand. In fact it was for this reason that Vittoriosa in Festa 2024 was held in front of the parish church of Saint Lawrence. Together with the band, which was under the baton of Mro Jonathan Abela, singers Ludwig and Tiziana participated int his concert with Marc Galea on the electric guitar. The music which was played was as follows:

St. Lawrence Hymn March Giuseppe Frendo
The Greatest Show Arr. Paul Murtha
Blue Danube Johann Strauss II
Escape to Victory Rieks Van Der Velde
The Lion King Arr. John Higgins
Eighties Flashback Arr. Paul Murtha
The Magic of Andrew Lloyd Webber Warren Barker
Still Got The Blues Arr. Jonathan Abela
Santana Arr. Giancarlo Gazzani
Barcelona Arr. Frank Bernaerts
Serenade to Birgu Arr. Paul Schembri
Centenary Hymn Paul Schembri
St. Lawrence’s Hymn Lorenzo Galea
Band’s Hymn Hector H. Dalli