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Swing Concert

SwingPosterWho ever said “Brass Bands can’t Swing? ” Allerton Brass is delighted to return to The Capstone Theatre to dispel this myth once and for all with a lively programme of popular music from the Big Band era, featuring on this occasion our very special guest singer John Paul Birss. This is the third in the popular series of annual themed concerts given by Allerton Brass at The Capstone Theatre. An entertaining evening for all the family is guaranteed, no doubt with a few exciting surprises thrown in for good measure.

Tickets available from info@allertonbrass.co.uk and 07752 678224

BBC Get Creative Day

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On 2nd April the BBC will be celebrating the first ever BBC Get Creative Day.  Allerton Brass are pleased to support the BBC and Liverpool City Council in this great initiative.

On Get Creative Day we are holding an Open Rehearsal / Taster Session at The Bridge Chapel, Heath Road L19 4XR (off Mather Avenue) from 1:30-3:30pm.

Everyone is welcome to drop in, so if:

  • you don’t really know what a Brass Bands is
  • you’ve always been curious about what one does in rehearsal
  • you used to play a brass instrument and would like to re-kindle your enthusiasm
  • you are learning to play a brass instrument and want to see if a Brass Band is for you
  • you just want a sneak preview of what we might be doing in future performances

…then why not call in and see us as we prepare for our busy Spring/Summer 2016 concert schedule. If you are interested in coming along or just want to know more about this event please contact us at info@allertonbrass.co.uk

BaritoneIf you would like to bring your instrument along and have a blow with the Band please contact us at info@allertonbrass.co.uk and let us know a bit more about you (your age, your experience, what instrument you play/are learning) so we can be sure to look after you on the day.

Britain’s Got Talent Job

JS80432337The band was honoured to be hired by ITV’s – Britain’s Got Talent team last week, to help with their launch of a new series. The auditions for the show premiered in Liverpool’s Empire theatre on Friday 15th January. Allerton Brass was there with our guest trombonist David Walliams, to greet Simon Cowell arriving on the red carpet! Dressed in Sgt. Pepper outfits and Union Jack waistcoats, we played some old Beatles numbers to the big stars and the crowds. The televised launch of the show is not due out for a few months; we’ll keep you posted so you don’t miss our appearance on the show.12524062_10153915000017059_3619728256967773505_n

Christmas Crackers! Concert

_02A5905We had a fabulous concert at The Capstone Theatre on the 12th December with our special guest singers Bishop Eton Choir, Kelsey Walsh and our very own Francesca.

It was a real atmospheric Christmas feeling with a fabulous audience which made it even more special. The choir were to their usual high standard with amazing song pieces. The Band and Choir joint pieces went down a treat with so much excitement with the specially arranged pieces from Frozen featuring the Band, Choir, Kelsey and Francesca. The evening ended with a wonderful finale with Kelsey Walsh and the Band with the audience and choir participation. To cap it all a wonderful standing ovation. What more can we ask.

Thank you one and all to the performers and amazing audience. For those of you who couldn’t make it, you missed out!!! But fear not as we have uploaded recordings from the night.

Be sure also to check out some of the hilarious pictures…

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Remembrance 2015

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Rachel Wharton & Hannah Chapman

We completed our series of concerts at Heath Hall this month with ‘A Concert of Remembrance’. The performance was exceptionally well received by the audience, and the band was thoroughly honoured to take part in this special event. As usual, we have some photographs posted on our Facebook page. Our special thanks go Ian & Jan at Heath Hall, and also to Terry Murray for his photography services.