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Northampton Concert Band
Wind Orchestral Music adding to the cultural variety of the community.
What We Play
We have a huge library of music from which we can put together almost any type of concert or musical event. The library includes modern and classic wind band repertoire, marches, selections from shows, film and television music, classical arrangements, music for Christmas, and popular items. Our Musical Director will discuss and confirm the programme with you. When deciding upon the programme we utilise our vast library, your musical preferences for the type of event you are hosting and always try to add some music that are known 'crowd-pleasers' that fit well within your theme. (See below for a few sample selections)
Our History
Discover the Northampton Concert Band's journey: Founded in 1919 by ex-servicemen, it evolved from the Northampton Military Band to a dynamic musical force. Renowned for their excellence, they've consistently won top honors at the National Wind Band Festival, including a recent gold award. Under the legendary leadership of Harold Colman for over 50 years, the band has become a symbol of musical heritage and innovation in Northampton.
See Us
Our Conductor
Graham Tear is the Musical Director. Educated at Northampton Grammar School and Birmingham Conservatoire, he has had a varied career as a musician and conductor. He has been associated with several musical groups and educational institutions, including the Northamptonshire Music Service and Northampton Chamber Orchestra. Though semi-retired, he continues to be active in various musical roles, including teaching and conducting
Bookings
We perform at a great variety of venues from Church Halls to Concert theatres to charity festivals. If you would like to book the band then please send an email to concerts.ncb@gmail.com
Get in touch
We would love to hear from you. Whether looking to hear us or to help out.
Clarinets
Clarinets comprise a family of instruments of differing sizes and pitches. The clarinet family is the largest woodwind family, ranging from the BB♭ contrabass to the E♭ soprano.
Booking the Orchestra
There are usually about a minimum of 40 performers in the concert band and we require chairs and enough space to set them out. Vehicular access close to the venue is required by those who bring a lot of musical equipment, like percussion. So long as you have a venue we’re happy to fill it.
Bassoons
These wonderful instruments are composed of six pieces, and is usually made of wood. It is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuosity..
Concerts
See our blog for latest concert info .
Trumpets
The first known metal trumpets can be traced back to around 1500BC. Silver and bronze trumpets were discovered in the grave of King Tut in Egypt.
100 Years
The Band was formed in 1919 by a group of ex-servicemen who wished to continue their musical interests in civilian life. The band was originally called the Northampton Military Band. In 1976 the name was changed to the Northampton Concert Band to reflect the increase in membership of younger musicians and the wider repertoire of music played.
Come See Us
We perform at a wide range of venues including concert halls, churches, and out door events.
Culture
Wind Orchestral Music adding to the cultural variety of the community.
Sample concert pieces
This is just a small sample of the music we have.
Wind Band Classics
Holst - Vaughen Williams Suite
Wind Band Originals
Themes Journey - Four Norfolk Dances
Films / Night at the Movies
Battle of Britain - Star Wars - Indiana Jones - James Bond - Titanic - Pirates of the Caribbean - Moon River - Superman - Star Trek - Gabriel's Oboe
Musicals / Shows
Oliver - Cats - Phantom of the Opera - King and I - Guys and Dolls - Hairspray - Mama Mia! - Sweeny Todd - Les Miserables - The Sound of Music -
Best of British / Proms Night
Nimrod - Rule Britannia - The Dam Busters - Jerusalem - Fantasy on British Sea Songs - English Dances - Death or Glory - Crown Imperial - 633 Squadron - Land of Hope and Glory -
American Independence
West Side Story - American in Paris - Candide Overture - The Liberty Bell - Blue and the Grey - The Catskills - Chicago - The Musical - Big Country - Glen Miller - Selection - Sinatra in Concert
Christmas / Winter Festival
White Christmas - Sleigh Ride - Troika - When a Child is Born - O Come All Ye Faithful - Highland Cathedral - Christmas Festival - Fairytale of New York - Ukranian Bell Carol - We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Family / Children's
Harry Potter - Aladdin - Lion King - Thunderbirds March - Black Beauty - Mary Poppins - Beauty and the Beast - Disney Around The World - Doctor Who - The Simpsons