Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band was founded in 1994 by Ray Thompson and Glen Hogg and on the 18th March 1995 in the Playhouse the Band performed its first ever concert to great acclaim
Since then the Band has gone from strength to strength and is now an established musical group of considerable repute within the town. Ray continues to conduct the band some twenty five years on and five of the original playing members still attend regularly
In 1995 the Duchess of Northumberland kindly agreed to be the Band’s Patron, the members are grateful that Her Grace wishes to continue her association with the Band
The Band takes its name from its adopted home, the Alnwick Playhouse, where rehearsals take place on a weekly basis and where the Band performs its main concerts. The Band is very fortunate to have such an excellent venue as its base and is grateful for the continuous support it receives from the management, staff and trustees of the Playhouse
Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band is committed to spreading opportunities for all to hear great music and, in addition to regular concerts at The Playhouse, it plays at various locations throughout Northumberland and the North East including churches, museums, village halls, parks, schools and village fairs
Membership of the Band can fluctuate a little but usually numbers around forty. The ages of our Band members ranges from 12 to 60 plus. Members come from throughout Northumberland with some travelling considerable distances in order to play together. None of them receive remuneration for playing in the Band. They play because they enjoy music making with likeminded people in a friendly environment
The Band is non-profit making and is funded from proceeds it receives from ticket sales, from donations and from members’ weekly subscriptions. All monies received are used to purchase music and instruments; the rental of rehearsal rooms and to pay for instrument maintenance
The band rehearse on the Playhouse stage on Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm during school term time
We would be delighted to hear from anyone of Grade 4 standard or above who is interested in joining the band.
Those interested should contact the secretary in the first instance, email: katepringle677@gmail.com
For more information please contact the band website on: www.alnwickplayhouseconcertband.org.uk