Christmas Concert - Strictly NO Carols

0

Northampton Concert Band has taken the bold step to exclude traditional carols from its Christmas concert this year following feedback from an audience survey.

We contacted the audience members following last year’s Christmas concert and asked them to highlight the items in the programme they enjoyed the most. All three audience carols in the concert scored consistently low with only 40% of respondents expressing a wish to hear them again.

Brian Crutchley, Concerts Manager said, “I can understand that a lot people do not enjoy singing in public, even with such a great band accompanying them. With the feedback we’ve had from our survey we thought we’d drop carols from the concert altogether, which leaves room for other popular music for our audience to listen to.

“If people want to sing carols they’re better off going to a carol service”.

Stephen Bell, Musical Director said “We will not be short changing our audience. They’ll still get 2 hours of top entertainment. The band will be performing some ‘lighter’ repertoire along with some well-known seasonal music”.

The concert starts at 7:30pm Saturday 13th December at The Holy Sepulchre Church, Northampton and tickets are available from the Box Office 07561 390099 or online from our Tickets page

View the full programme.

Read More »

A Festival of Music - 8th November 2014

0

Northampton Concert Band is taking their fabulous music making to the Masque Theatre in Kettering in a concert titled ‘Festival of Music’.

Featuring many popular classics, The Dam Busters, Mary Poppins, Miss Saigon, Frank Sinatra selection, Pink Panther, Fiddler on the Roof, and music from the latest Disney blockbuster: Frozen.

Read the full programme online.

The concert will also feature performances of music that the band will be hoping to win another award at the annual National Concert Band Festival regional heats later in November.

It will also be the official launch of the band’s new CD, Imperial Echoes, which was recorded earlier this year by World of Sound based in Wellingborough.

This is the first time the band have produced a concert at the Masque. As their audiences, and the band, have been growing they have been looking for larger venues to help continue this growth.

Stephen Bell, Musical Director, said “I’m excited to be bringing the band to Kettering and the Masque Theatre, we have such a great selection of music everyone will have a personal favourite. The band continues to go from strength to strength. You won’t want to miss this performance!”

‘Festival of Music’ is at 7:30pm Saturday 8th November and tickets are available from the Masque Theatre Box Office 01536 414141 or by visiting www.masquekettering.co.uk and are priced at £10 Adults, £5 Children.

£1 from each ticket sold will be donated to BBC Children in Need.

Read More »

Charity Hosts Sequel to Film Music Concert

Tickets for the second Family Film Favourites concert have gone on sale today in time for International Autism Awareness Day (2nd April).

After last year's success Autism Concern have asked Northampton Concert Band to perform their magic again and in true Hollywood style we're imaginatively titling this concert "Family Film Favourites 2 - The Sequel"

Some of your favourite music from last year is back as well as some new music. Returning will be The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Trek. New this year is Toy Story 2, Titanic, The Godfather, The Battle of Britain and many others.

Tickets are £10 and proceeds will go to Autism Concern; a Northamptonshire charity that provides help, guidance and advice for people and families living with autism.

Stephen Bell, musical director, said "I'm really looking forward to this concert. Film music is always popular with our audience members as well as the band. Last year was such a great success and this year I'm sure we can help Autism Concern raise even more money."

The concert will take place in the excellent Hunter Hall, a 200 seat theatre, at Spratton Hall School, Spratton, Northampton at 7pm on Saturday 21st June 2014. You can buy your tickets on line from our tickets page or call our box office 07561 390099 (Answer phone).

Read audience feedback from last year's Family Film Favourites concert

Read More »

And Our Lucky Winner was...

0

During the summer we ran a survey of our audience to find out if we we’re giving you what you wanted and where we can make improvements. As an incentive completed surveys were entered into a free prize draw to win tickets to the ‘Last Night of the Proms’ themed concert at the Holy Sepulchre church, Northampton, Saturday 28th September, featuring Northampton Concert Band and the Cantare Singers.

Our lucky winner was Andrew Holt from Kettering and on hearing the news he said, “Thank you for the great news! …. I'm looking forward to coming to the concert.”

There are still tickets available for this great night out and if you want to get yours please visit the Restoration Trust Musical Evenings web page http://www.stseps.org/concertsetc.htm

Tickets £10

Read More »

3D Glasses Not Required

0

3D glasses not required.

The Platinum award winning Northampton Concert Band will be performing an evening of movie music magic in support of Autism Concern on Saturday, June 22nd in ‘Family Film Favourites’.

The 40-strong group of woodwind and brass musicians will perform selections from Star Wars, Mary Poppins, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek, The Lion King, Harry Potter and many more.

In selecting the music for this concert Stephen Bell, Musical Director, said: “What better way to have a family night out than to enjoy music from some great family films, and at the same time supporting a charity that does so much to help support to families with autistic children and inform and educate others about autism.”

Julia Hardcastle, Managing Director, from Autism Concern, said “We’re proud to be working with Northampton Concert Band on what will be such an enjoyable evening for all. Funds raised will help us to continue to support over 2,000 children and adults in Northamptonshire that have autism. If you include their families, autism touches the lives of around 6,000 people every day”.

The concert will be at the Spratton Hall School, Spratton, Northampton NN6 8HP on June 22nd, 2013. The event begins at 7.00pm and tickets are £10 Adults, £6 Child, £28 Family.
For more information and to purchase your tickets visit our Tickets page or call 07561 390099.

Read More »

Family Film Favourites

0

Northampton Concert Band in support of Autism Concern present:
Family Film Favourites 
An evening of great movie music the whole family will enjoy

Featuring music from:
Star Wars | Harry Potter | Mary Poppins | Pirates of the Caribbean | Aladdin | Star Trek | The Lion King and many more.

Musical Director: Stephen Bell

Hear us Play

AUTISM CONCERN is a charity which provides support and options to people affected by all forms of autism in gaining independence and control of their lives.
Autism Concern Registered Charity Number 1062611

Saturday 22nd June 2013 7:00pm (Doors 6:30pm)
Spratton Hall School, Spratton, Northampton, NN6 8HP

Tickets: £10 Adult, £6 Child, £28 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Buy Online Here

Read More »