Welcome to our website
This is the website of the world famous Littlehampton Concert Band. We are a community focused concert band based in Littlehampton, West Sussex on the south coast of England.
The aim of our website is to provide all the background information you could ever need about the band as well as providing regular updates about forthcoming concerts and events.
You'll also find samples of the band, media cuttings and photos so there is plenty to see on the site. And if you have any feedback, feel free to get in touch.
2012 - Going to be a Great Year
Well what a year 2011 was! The Littlehampton Concert Band performed no fewer than 17 concerts and put on a weekend on the Isle of Wight. 2012 couldn't possibly be any better than that... could it?
Yes it can and we've already got lots of exciting new gigs booked on top of our traditional concerts. 2012 will see us play for the Queen's Jubilee, the Olympic Torch relay, perform twice in Antwerp, and play at a Skiff Club in Walton-on-Thames. Throw in some favourites such as our Birthday Concert, and 3 Last Nights of the Proms, and you've got a great year of music ahead.
And we start the year with a heart warming, romantic, Valentines Concert on Saturday 18th February 2012 in Rustington. It will be a lurve-ly concert so make sure you come along.
New Addition to the Band
Congratulations to two of our members, John and Tania, who had a baby boy in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Baby Elliot was born at 1:29am and weighed in at 6lbs 8oz.
Elliot hasn't decided which instrument to play in the band yet but with such musical parents, he is bound to be a natural. So well done John and Tania and we look forward to meeting the new addition soon.
Belgium Trip - More Info
The Littlehampton Concert Band is going on holiday again, and this time we're off to Belgium. Antwerp to be precise, in June 2012. It promises to be a great trip with lots going on and we still have a few spaces left for musicians who would like to come.
The trip will include a sight-seeing tour of the famous harbour and docks, a visit to a market, and an organised walking tour of local beverage retailers (Pub-Crawl with local specialities and dancing etc.!). Oh, and we'll be doing some performances (hangover permitting) in the town too!
If you would like to come but haven't signed up so far, please get in touch soon. It is mainly for band members but if you are not in the band but would like to come, there are spaces available and we're a very friendly bunch!
We've now updated the Belgium Trip 2012 page with more information about what we'll be doing in Antwerp so do check it out.
Countdown to Stardom
The Littlehampton Concert Band has a celebrity in it's midst. Clarinettist Ophelie Humphrey was on Channel 4's Countdown showing how intelligent members of the band are. She did very well so why not see for yourself. Click here to see Ophelie in action.
Sussex by the Sea
Ever wondered about the history of our local anthem? We traditionally perform this march at the end of each concert and now you can read all about the piece, and the composer, William Ward-Higgs.
It's a great article from the Chichester Observer so if you want to read it, just go to the Sussex by the Sea page for the full article.
Our next public engagement is ...
Valentines Concert
The Littlehampton Concert Band will next be performing a romantic Valentines Concert in Rustington's Woodlands Centre on Saturday 18th February 2012.
Want to know more? See the Valentines Concert page for all the details.
Don't forget to check out the 2012 concerts page for our whole list of other great concerts.
Join The Littlehampton Concert Band
We're often approached by musicians asking if they can join the band and we welcome musicians of all ages and standards. Of course, we have to consider band size and balance so watch this space for details of any vacancies in the Littlehampton Concert Band.
The current vacancies we have are:-
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2nd Bassoon 3rd & 4th French Horn 1st Trombone |
Euphonium/Baritone Tuba Kit Percussion (from September 2012) |
If you play one of these instruments and would like to join the Littlehampton Concert Band, please contact Bob Haselip on 01903 213028 or email maestro@littlehampton-concertband.co.uk