Christmas Party - Concert Programme - 7th December 2013

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7pm Saturday 7th December 2013
Conducted by Neil Brownless
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Kettering Road, Northampton

PROGRAMME

Overture to a Winter Festival - James Curnow

Disney Around the World - (various) arr. James Christensen

Eliza’s Aria - Elena Kats-Chernin arr. Ed Keeley

Mamma Mia - Andersson, Ulvaeus and Anderson arr. Peter Kleine Schaurs

A Christmas Festival - Leroy Anderson

Carol 1
O come all ye Faithfull

Oliver - Lionel Bart arr. Norman Leydon

Doctor Who - Ron Grainer arr. Denis Burton

Prelude to 49th Parallel - Ralph Vaughn Williams arr. Leroy Osman

Polar Express - Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard arr. Jerry Brubaker

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Troika - Serge Prokofieff arr. Harold L Walters

When a Child is Born - Zacar / Jay arr. John Gollard

Bohemian Rhapsody - Freddy Mercury arr. Alan Catheral

Skyfall - Adkins & Epworth arr. Jay Bocook

Ukranian Bell Carol - Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych arr. Philip Sparke

Carol 2
Once in Royal David's City

Highland Cathedral - Michael Korb & Ulrich Roever arr. Jay Dawson

Hairspray - Marc Sheiman arr. Ted Ricketts

Carol 3
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Fairytale of New York - MacGowan & Finer arr. Jock McKenzie

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Local Young Conductor has Premier Concert

Neil Brownless (22), from Northampton, will be taking the baton for his first full concert with the award winning Northampton Concert Band in their Christmas concert on Saturday.

Neil, who also plays the trombone with the band, took up the position of Deputy Conductor in January at the age of 21 as the band recognised the need to nurture new talent. He will lead over 40 musicians aged from 15 to 65+ in a concert featuring a wide selection of music styles.

Neil Brownless, who lives in Parklands, said “They’re a great band to work with, though I do plan to work them hard on the night to get the best performance out of them as I can.

“This is my first full concert conducting and comparing with Northampton Concert Band and I’m sure I won’t let them down. Together we’re bringing a fantastic night of music to get everyone in the Christmas spirit with some great tunes like Skyfall, Oliver, Mamma Mia and Fairytale of New York”

The concert will take place at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Kettering Road, Northampton on Saturday 7th December at 7pm.

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You're invited to our Christmas Party!

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It's been a while since Northampton Concert Band have performed a Christmas concert, so this year you're all invited to our Christmas Party!

An evening of festive music, family favourites and a few carols to get you all in the holiday mood.

Featuring: Sleigh Ride, Troika, Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Fairytale of New York, Skyfall, When a Child is Born, Highland Cathedral, Ukrainian Bell Carol and many more.


Tickets: Adult £10 | Concession £8 | Child £5
Order online from our tickets page or call 07561 390099

Christmas Party!
7pm Saturday 7th December 2013

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
Kettering Road, Northampton, NN1 4BS
Conducted by Neil Brownless

See our tickets page for more information.

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Abington Park bandstand programme

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Here is our outline programme for Abington Park bandstand, Northampton on 26th May 2 - 5pm.
Subject to timings, weather, general mood, etc.. Some items may change, but it's good to have a plan.

Let us know if you have a favourite on this list and we'll try to make sure we include it on the day.

Neil Brownless will also make his conducting debut with the band.

Set 1 (2-3pm approx.)
Concert Prelude
The Phantom of the Opera selection
Star Trek
The Stars and Stripes Forever
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkhaban
Les Miserables
Bohemian Rhapsody

Set 2 (3-4pm approx.)
Star Wars Saga
Palladio
Fifth of Beethoven
Pixar Movie Magic
Oliver selection
British Legion March
The Simpsons Theme
Elisa's Aria
Don't Stop Believing
Thunderbirds March

Set 3 (4-5pm approx.)
James Bond Selection
Salut D'Amour
Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Mans Chest
Wallace and Gromit Theme
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Lion King
Doctor Who Theme
Serenade
Dam Busters March
National Anthem

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Meet the Band - Neil Brownless

Name:	Neil Brownless
Age:	21
What is your day job?:	Music
What do you play:	Trombone
How long have you played?:	7 years
What is your favourite piece of music:	Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony
Is there an instrument that you'd like to be able to play and why:	Ophecleide, because it's such an unusual and rare instrument.

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New for 2013 - Deputy Musical Director

Northampton Concert Band rings in 2013 by appointing Neil Brownless as their deputy musical director.
This is after Neil took a successful rehearsal during late 2012 while their usual MD, Stephen Bell, was taking a well earned break. Usually Neil can be found playing trombone with the band.

Neil gained experience directing different music ensembles whilst at Portsmouth University where he studied for a Maths degree.

We all wish him well in this newly created position.

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