Prudhoe Community Band
appearing at
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Beamish, Pelton, County Durham
Saturday 12th of May 201814:00 - 16:00
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Live Performance
Concert Band
We are a local community band who welcomes players of all ages and abilities.
We meet regularly on Saturday mornings throughout term time to rehearse and enjoy playing music together.
All Rehearsals take place on Saturday mornings between 9:45am and 11:45am at Prudhoe Community High School.
The band has 50+ players of all ages and abilities and welcomes new members particularly younger players. We have several families whose parents and children play together including one family of three generations!
We play a wide range of music from simple but fun pieces, to challenging classical scores.
Whatever your style we are bound to have a piece you enjoy playing.
Many younger players have developed their abilities whilst playing in the band and have gone on to study music in higher education and achieve very high standards.
We play at various venues throughout the year culminating in our annual concert.
The band is conducted by our musical director and renowned Trumpeter Dave Hignett, known for his boundless enthusiasm, exceptional musicianship and unique sense of humour!
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, stands as a pivotal cultural institution for the region, operating as a registered charity dedicated to preserving and interpreting the industrial and social history of North East England. It functions as a dynamic hub for events, drawing a broad audience and significantly contributing to regional identity and economic vitality.
Within its meticulously recreated historical settings, visitors are immersed in distinct eras, from the 1820s to the 1950s. The air often carries the faint, evocative scent of coal smoke from the pit village, while the warmth emanating from the Edwardian bakery offers a tangible connection to past daily life. The atmosphere is one of active engagement, where the past is not merely observed but experienced.
Spanning 350 acres of County Durham countryside, the museum offers extensive grounds for exploration. Accessibility is a considered aspect, with dedicated parking, accessible transport options, and modern Changing Places facilities, though some authentic historical pathways retain their original, uneven surfaces. Numerous refreshment points, including traditional pubs and tea rooms, are available across the site.
Throughout the year, Beamish hosts a diverse programme of events designed to deepen engagement with the region's heritage. These include seasonal celebrations, large-scale transport gatherings, agricultural showcases, and commemorations of significant historical milestones, all presented within its living history framework.
Redman Park bandstand in The Town park.
Beamish Museum,
Beamish,
Pelton,
County Durham,
England,
DH9 0RG.
Admission Fee: Museum Admission Charge Applicable
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