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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We'll be there - at the Frost Fair.

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On Sunday December 1st at Northampton Market Square members of Northampton Concert Band will be performing carols to help shoppers get in the Christmas spirit.

Music will be available from 11am with many different performers throughout the day.

Northampton Concert Band will be performing from 3pm - 4pm. Come along and show your support.

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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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Gold award at National Concert Band Festival (Midlands regional) 2013

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Brian Crutchley accepts the award on behalf of the band.
With Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs and Sean O'Neill

On Sunday 17^th November, Northampton Concert Band achieved a Gold award at the National Concert Band Festival midlands regional heat in the Community Wind Band class under the baton of Stephen Bell. On giving the award, Sean O’Neill, one of the adjudicators said, ”You gave a very musical performance, capturing some lovely colours within the band and the energy and excitement of the music”.

Following the event Stephen Bell, musical director, said “The band played magnificently. The energy and musicianship was awesome. The whole band worked very hard for this and it’s good to know how well we’re doing. I’m very proud and it’s a great way to bring 2013 to a close.”

You can see the band perform in their next concert at 7pm, Saturday 7^th December at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Kettering Road, Northampton as they perform a selection of Christmas and family favourites in their "Christmas Party" concert featuring Mamma Mia!, Skyfall, Sleigh Ride, Troika, Oliver, Fairy-tale of New York and much more.

Ticket prices: Adult £10, Concession £8, Child £5. As a ‘Thank You’ to all of the audience members who have supported the band this year they’re offering £1 off tickets brought before Sunday 24^th November. Tickets are available online at www.northamptonconcertband.org.uk or by calling 07561 390099.

Northampton Concert Band performing Rush by Samual Hazo

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Free Concert - Friday 15th November - All Welcome

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For the past few years Northampton Concert Band has entered the National Concert Band Festival for which the Midland regional heats take place in Northampton. As part of our preparations for this year's event we are holding an hour long free concert where we will perform our festival pieces as well as preview some of our Christmas programme for the Christmas Party concert in December.

The free concert will be held at the Main Function Hall of the Cripps Recreational Centre (NGH), Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD at 8pm Friday 15^th November. Entry is limited to first come - first served. A bar is also available.

Parking
Car parking charge near the Cripps Centre is 50p, Follow the signs for 'Car Park 2' and 'Cripps Recreational Centre', The parking meter is near the entrance to the centre.

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