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Calling all sliders!

If you’re not a trombone player then simply swipe past this post…. However, please share it….as it’s a well know musical fact that you’re only 3 people away from a trombonist at any moment of your day!! So if you share and someone else shares.. then you can work out[…]

HCB takes decision to cancel

It is with great sadness that HCB have taken the the decision, based on the recent Government advice, to cancel Big Band Sounds, the May concert at Bar Hill Church, and all rehearsals until further notice. The decision on other future concerts will be taken based on the advice as[…]

New Musical Director after 16 years

After 16 years as Musical Director of Huntingdon Concert Band (HCB), David McClintock is passing on the baton, as he begins a well-deserved sabbatical. David has built an incredible legacy over the 16 years while directing the band. He joined the band as a horn player before taking up the[…]

Hornless!

If you’re not a horn player then don’t simply ignore this post.. please share it…. as it’s a well known musical fact that you’re only 3 people away from a French Horn player at any moment of your day!! So if you share and someone else shares.. then you can[…]

Rehearsal & Concert Schedule

French Horn at a rehearsal

What are we rehearsing for? Without doubt the biggest event in our calendar is the bi-annual event of Massed Bands, it’s important to me that we match the standard of the Irish Guards; no mean feet but we’ve proved that we can sit with one of the best military bands[…]

We’re dementia friendly

Earlier this year, several of our band members took part in a Dementia Friends training session. This session enabled us to understand what it means to ‘live well with dementia and what we can do as an organisation to provide opportunities for those living with dementia. As a community wind band, our aim[…]