On 17th May Nene Valley Community Band opened proceedings at Abington Park Bandstand, celebrating 125 years of public performances.
Photos courtesy of Stu Vincent Photography
Bands in the Park 125th Anniversary
Category Archives: Performances
A Celebration of Sound and Spirit – St. Matthew’s Church
The band spent the majority of the year working towards our concert at St. Matthew’s Church in October, supported by Naseby Village Band.
Our concert featured solo pieces from Donna Rowan Gold on Oboe, David Farrow on Horn and guest vocalist Hélène Waters as well as a wide variety of film score, military and classical pieces.
City of Lights Festival – Milton Keynes
This year Nene Valley Community Band were invited to play at the the Milton Keynes City of Lights Festival in Cambpell Park. We provided the warm-up to the lights procession, final concert and drone display.
Tickets now on sale for our October Concert
Tickets are now on sale for our October concert at St. Matthew’s Church, Northampton
Tickets can be ordered online from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nene-valley-community-band
NVCB Summer Tour
Nene Valley Community Band have a busy summer of concerts ahead of us, so there are plenty of opportunities to see us in action.
Saturday 6th July we will be playing at Hollowell Steam Rally https://www.hollowellsteam.com/
Sunday 14th July we will be playing at Bozeat Village Fete
On Sunday 28th July we will be playing at Abington Park Bandstand https://www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
And we round it off with an appearance on Sunday 25th August at the Weedon Weekender
Hopefully you will see us at one of these events!
Remembrance Day Recording
Following from last year’s recording of Hymn To The Fallen, this summer, Nene Valley Community Band with guests from Abington Wind Band recorded an arrangement of Abide With Me at St. Matthew’s Church, Northampton
We hope you enjoy this tribute to all those who have lost their lives in conflict
Summer Concerts
Nene Valley Community Band have confirmed that they will be playing this summer at 2 events:
On Saturday 1st July you can catch the band performing throughout the day at Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show (https://www.hollowellsteam.com/)
On Sunday 30th July we will be performing at the Abington Park bandstand from 1pm
There will also be news of recordings and other performances later in the year. We look forward to seeing you at one of them!
Looking back to Hymn to the Fallen
Last November, Nene Valley Community Band, Open Stage Choir and guests from Abington Wind Band, Potterspury Big Band and Grafton District Scout Band recorded Hymn To The Fallen (theme from Saving Private Ryan) at St. Matthew’s Church. Here are some pictures from the day, taken by Andrew Ponting.
Hymn to the fallen
Nene Valley Community Band and Open Stage Choir are pleased to present this special recording of Hymn to the Fallen with guests from Abington Wind Band, Potterspury Big Band and Grafton District Scout Band.
Remembrance Day Recording
This Saturday, Nene Valley Community Band and the Open Stage Choir , along with additional musicians from Abington Wind Band will be making a special recording of Hymn to The Fallen, the theme from Saving Private Ryan.
We will be sharing the recorded video hopefully in time for Remembrance Sunday, watch this space!
Thank you to everyone who has spent the last 3 months working on this piece, it promises to be a very special occasion for us all.