The band’s June Pond concert was held in a packed St Michael’s Church because of inclement weather, and MD David Johnson, presented a programme of music by the late composer and arranger Gordon Langford. Ranging from traditional songs to complex original works there were also solos from principal horn Simon Jones, and principal euphonium Ed Latham. There
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Tonight starting at 6pm the Pond Concert Season kicks off with the June Pond Concert. We’ve decided to bring the start time back to 6pm to make the Concert more inclusive for families to come along. Tonight the music from the late Gordon Langford is featured throughout. If the weather is wet the Concert will
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At a recent post-concert celebration Aldbourne musical director, David Johnson, shared some words of appreciation of the long service of 2nd Baritone player, Lionel Barnes, in recognition of his amazing 61 years in the band. ‘Li’ had started playing with Aldbourne at the age of 9 in 1956 being the third generation of his family
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The Aldbourne Band is one of the latest recipients of the generosity of the patrons of The Blue Boar pub on the green in the picturesque village of Aldbourne in Wiltshire. Landlord and landlady Michael and Joanne Hehir regularly close the pub’s restaurant to host charity auctions, and over the last 3 years have raised
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If you missed Simon Jones play “Après un Rêve” in January – don’t worry – there’s another chance to hear his lovely performance online! Enjoy!
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Come and join the band for their 54th Annual Concert in Immanuel Church, Swindon. This year we welcome back our guests the Immanuel Church Choir for what promises to be a great evening of entertainment.
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Whilst most of you slept last night, some of the band got up super early to do a circuit of the village at 4am playing carols to welcome in Christmas Day. They finished on top of the Church tower around 6am before the bell ringers. The Band carry out this tradition every single year and
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At the National Finals in October, we had two father and son combinations – Lionel and Luke Barnes, along with Shaun and Harry Mundy. Lionel has been a long serving member of the band and shares his recollections from 1961 when more family connections were represented within the band …. Lionel has entitled his memories
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The Aldbourne Band are excited to be working with 8 conductors next weekend as they join us for our Conducting Course. We have attendees from Cambridge to Totnes to Salisbury, with backgrounds in conducting Salvation Army, Youth, Concert and Contesting bands. Friday night will be spent looking at the upcoming Championship Section area test piece
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The band are returning home today after a fantastic day at the Royal Albert Hall. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the band – especially the Friends of Aldbourne Band who gave us a fantastic reception as we came on stage and support us throughout the year. Well
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