3D Glasses Not Required

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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.

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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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Family Film Favourites

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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

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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

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Here comes the sun?

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Northampton Concert Band at Abington Park Bandstand, 2011

Following the Easter break rehearsals have re-started for the busy summer season and Northampton Concert Band has a lot of music to prepare for the concerts ahead.

First up will be a performance at the Abington Park Bandstand on Sunday 26th May 2-5pm where the band will be performing a wide repetoire of music on what will hopefully be a sunny afternoon. This free event is part of the 'Bands in the Park' season funded by Northampton Borough Council.

Then on June 22nd, Northampton Concert Band, in support of Autism Concern, bring you Family Film Favourites. Featuring a wide range of magic moments from movie music that the whole family will enjoy and at the same time helping raise money for this local Northamptonshire charity. Tickes for this concert are available from our Tickets page.

Independence Day will be marked in Wellingborough at St Mary the Virgin, Knox Road, at 7p.m. on Saturday the 6th July as Northampton Concert Band perform a selection of music from American composers or music with a western theme. Spurs and 10 gallon hats are optional. Tickets are £10 available on the door.

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Concert: Best of British - Feedback

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It's great to get feedback from our audience and even better when it is all so positive. Here are some comments that have been emailed to us or posted on our Facebook page.

"Went to the concert tonight and it was fantastic. Congratulations to everyone in the band for making it such a memorable evening." -  Gary & Pat Millward

"I have just had the most fantastic evening at your Best of British concert. Many many thanks - and thank you for the chocolates :-)"

"What a magnificent performance from NCB., you guys rock :)).. The clarinet touched all my heart strings tonight. Thank You :)"

"Thank you for a wonderful, enjoyable, uplifting evening x"

"We had a great evening! Loved the programme. Some of that stuff was very challenging and you made it seem easy. Well done and thank you."

"Thanks so much - we enjoyed the concert last evening so much and thought the band were superb. It was our first experience of one of your concerts and we very much hope won't be the last! Thank you again" -  Margaret Kearley

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