HCB News

HCB Win Prestigious Award!

Did we mention that we won an award? A National Award?? So…. that officially now makes us an AWARD WINNING BAND ??????This is the official picture of our Chair Catherine McClintock and Band Manager Ade Frampton receiving the award from HRH Prince Michael of Kent. It was presented to us for our fundraising efforts over[…]

King Charles III Proclamation

Huntingdonshire Concert Band were given the incredible honour of providing music for the proclamation ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III in Huntingdon Town Square on Sunday 11th September.    The people of Huntingdon gathered to witness the reading of the official Proclamation of Accession of the new sovereign carried[…]

HCB Raise £4000 for SSAFA!

On Saturday 7 May, the Huntingdonshire Concert Band (HCB) and the Band of the Grenadier Guards jointly held a Jubilation Concert in the Performing Arts Centre at Hinchingbrooke. To a full house, the Bands played a selection of music, all with a link to the Queen, in this, her Platinum[…]

HCB Baton Bounces Back

We all know change can be challenging, especially in 2020 as we all know, yet positivity can conquer. Ben Mason has now secured his dream job and is now officially the Director of Music for the Grenadier Guards.  We are absolutely thrilled for Ben and the timing of his new[…]

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[…]

Guest Vocalist Ash Borland

Ash grew up in a dance school based in Cambridge (he literally grew up there as his mum owns it). His grandmother is also an incredibly  talented concert pianist so you could say he was ‘born into’ the Performing Arts.

Guest Vocalist Chloe Grimes

Chloe Grimes is a versatile local singer with a real passion for performing in many genres and guises, from local amateur dramatics, to Fringe productions and even 1940’s wartime music festivals.