It all started when…
Some 40-plus years ago under the direction of nationally renowned bandmaster and London music legend, Martin Boundy, the London Concert Band has grown steadily over the years to now some 60-plus members. Over that time it has brought wonderful music and entertainment to thousands of appreciative audience members. The band is composed of players in ages from seven decades who come from various walks of life and career areas.
Many of the band members have extensive playing experience; several have been music educators. They are and have been members of other performance groups and civic ensembles, as well as university, high school and military bands. Players have continued making music throughout their adult lives or have resumed their earlier interest, much to the enjoyment of audiences. Each Tuesday evening from September through to May, the band’s members gather to rehearse, eager to learn new music and to share their enthusiasm with the public in half a dozen concerts throughout the year.
The current leader of this community band is Eric Heidenheim, trombonist and music educator in London. This year is Eric’s first season on the podium and we look forward to seeing what exciting repertoire he has in store for us.
Eric took over leadership of the band in 2020 after Robert Kennedy retired from 20 years on the podium. Bob changed the band from London Pops Concert Band to our current London Concert Band, and shaped the band to what it is today.
The band has a wide range of repertoire which covers various different sources and styles. These include “pops”, orchestral arrangements, original compositions, Broadway musicals, film scores and new and unique arrangements of familiar jazz and swing music, as well as traditional marches. More recently, the band has introduced guest performances of instrumental and vocal musicians into concert programs.
The goal of the London Concert Band is to undertake the best arrangements and original works and to perform each in a positive and cooperative spirit, all in good humor.
