Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band

Recent Concerts 2009

2009 has seen a steady stream of performances by the Concert Band in and around Alnwick to the enjoyment of both the Players and our audiences. Below are the main performances of the year with one major concert still to come in November 2009.

Bamburgh Christmas Concert

Inside Bamburgh castle for a Carol Christmas festival concert conducted by Ray Thompson. With excellent acoustics amd an appreciative audience, an enjpyable night with mince pies and mulled wine was had by all.

Last Night of the Proms 2009

A superbly entertaining night in conjunction with the Alnwick Community Choir, on Friday November 20 2009.

Concert Photos

Concert Poster

Alnwick Food Festival 2009

A sunny day and an enjoyable concert. Photos

Belford Middle School

This concert was extremely well attended by parents and pupils who benefit hugely from the enthusiasm of Eric Grassner who runs a very successful music programme at the school. We all enjoyed sveral performances

Howick Hall 2009

Although a cool cloudy day the music sparkled as a select group played for the guests and friends at Howick Hall's annual Fete. We received a grateful letter of thanks and a donation to the Band's funds. More photos

Alnwick South First School

A small group of parents enthusiastically attended our concert in July.

Lesbury Fete 2009

A brilliant sunny afternoon at Lesbury helped everyone enjoy a traditional Garden Party at the vicarage. This is an annual event and we have been performing tnere for ten years now. There was almost a full band turnout, much to the surprise of Ray.......

Concert Archives

Here are some links to memorable concerts over the last few years: Movies and Musicals 2008; Gazette Review 1995; Gazette Review 1997; Gazette Review 1999

Repertoire

Our current repertoire is on the following link: Repertoire

Members

Currently our uptodate list of members is on the following link: Members

History and Constitution

Linked to this document

Hotspur Concert June 2009

The threat of rain saw us under a gazeebo for the celebrations of 700 years of the Percy family at Alnwick Castle. A huge crowd attended the weekend with a good audience listening to us as they wandered around.

Band membership fluctuates annually but maintains a level of around 33 members of all ages and abilities above Grade 5, who enjoy playing together and performing at different concerts and events throughout the year in and around the disitrict of Alnwick.

Rehearsals are held in the Playhouse every Monday evening from 7.30 p.m. until 9.30 p.m. playing from a broad musical repertoire that includes a mixture of classical, jazz, modern film and TV themes.

If you play a brass, reed/woodwind or percussion instrument and are interested in joining, or would like more information, please contact the Band's conductor, Ray Thompson at mailto:music2007@gmail.com. Ray has an excellent background and experience to lead the Band. He remains very committed to keeping the Band playing at a high level.

See also band members at rehearsal in the PLayhouse on a Monday night.

Also If you want to read what comments people are making about our band past and present login to Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112224654 or read up on the many Thank You notes from different venues.

We have alot of fun at school concerts and our annual picnic