Burnham Concert Band
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Burnham Concert Band is a community wind band, founded in 1975. Members of the band share a love of playing and a determination to achieve the highest standard we can.
We play a variety of music including marches, swingtime, classical and of course tunes from films and the shows. Interested in hearing us, booking us or joining us? Please explore this site to find out more.
Michael
Michael J Pegram
Music Director
Welcome
Videos
'Holiday for Winds' on Windsor Bandstand
Video recording - Donald Miller
Still photography - Gill Poulton
Video editing - thanks to 'a good friend'
Aircraft effects - BA Airbus 380!
Extract from 'Jersey Boys'
Video - Gill Poulton
Spring Concert 2022, Burnham Park Hall
Extract from 'Ferry Cross the Mersey'
(arranged MJ Pegram)
Video - Gill Poulton
Spring Concert 2022, Burnham Park Hall
Hear us
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An appreciative audience at our Henley Bandstand appearance on Sunday May 15th. Sadly the weather was less than kind to us and, eventually, rain stopped play. See more pictures here.
Nice weather for...
Future dates
These are the current plans for 2022, subject to change.
You've missed our spring concert which was on April 8th (see pictures of it), with a big audience, and our first bandstand of the year in Henley on Sunday 15th May. But these events are still to come:
Thurs 2nd June - Jubilee events, afternoon at Beaconsfield, evening at Burnham (times tbc)
15th July 8pm - Summer concert at Burnham Park Hall
17th July - Windsor bandstand (afternoon)
29th Aug - Beaconsfield fair
16th Dec - Christmas concert at Burnham Park Hall
The best way to find out when our next concert will be, and when tickets go on sale, is to register for our mailing list - it's easy and free!
Burnham...
The band is based in and around Burnham, in the leafy Thames Valley, or South Buckinghamshire if you prefer. Go to 'More about the band' for details of rehearsals and if you are interested in joining.
We perform in the local area and our main concerts are now held at Burnham Park Hall (pictured below) with its excellent facilities.
We play most summers on Henley bandstand and at a couple of other outdoor events. We're keen to do more of that - if you would be interested in having us play at your event, use Contact Us to get in touch.
... Concert Band
Yes, there's a clue in the title. We're... um... a band that plays concerts.
So is that the same as a brass band?
Now don't go upsetting our Director, please! Concert Bands evolved from the military bands which have a long and proud tradition. They include whole sections of instruments (flutes, clarinets, saxophones...) which you won't find in a brass band. Conversely, there are some instruments that are specific to brass ensembles.
We play in a range of settings - formal concerts 'indoors' but also out and about at fetes, bandstands, and so on.
We play a wide mix of repertoire. Think Liberty Bell or Colonel Bogey, but also John Williams, Tribute to Count Basie, Hootenanny, Mancini, Philip Sparke, Oliver, Bohemian Rhapsody, Leroy Anderson, Palladio, Doyen and much, much more. What's not to enjoy?
About us
Contact Us
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For all other enquiries, please complete the enquiry form and click 'Send'.
Alternatively, you can email info@burnhamconcertband.org.uk with any message or question for the band.
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