Author Archives: Aaron Hannah

Festival for Winter

On 16th June we once again played at St Paul’s Church in Harewood Road this time with our Festival for Winter Concert alongside our friends from The St Albans Community which went well with a broad range of music. We … Continue reading

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Learners Band

   This year, Lachlan has reintroduced the Learner’s Band, which starts with a lesson and then a Band practice. Lachlan has been busy growing the learner’s group which last week had 10 new learners in it. In Lachlan’s absence, Jill Hill … Continue reading

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New Brighton ANZAC Day 2024

‘Lest we Forget’ with the Band once again carrying on the ANZAC Day tradition. The Band has played and Marched in every ANZAC Day Service since the beginning. The Band marched Current and Ex-Servicemen and Women, Police, Fire Service, Army … Continue reading

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Up and Coming ANZAC Day 2024

The Band is very proud and honored to be again part of this year’s New Brighton ANZAC Day service. Our Band has been part of this special day from the very first ANZAC Day all those years ago. This ANZAC … Continue reading

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CPBBA Riverside Concert at the Edmonds Band Rotunda

Back in March, we had our first concert of 2024 at the Edmonds Band Rotunda. It was part of the CPBBA Riverside Concert series. We were joined by 5 other Bands; the afternoon was filled with some fantastic music. We … Continue reading

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New Learnings Have Guest Conductor

We have had some great practices this year so far! The Band has been working up a new program for our first outing this year at the Edmonds Band  Rotunda, and with Lachlan away for a couple of weeks, he … Continue reading

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We have a Learners Band

New this year, Lachlan has reintroduced the Learner’s Band, which starts with a lesson and then a Band practice. Craig Williamson had 3/4 learners going which Lachlan has built on that and started this group. Some of the learners are … Continue reading

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UK Bob comes for a Visit

Back in February, we had a visitor from the UK. Bob was traveling around NZ on holiday from the  UK and plays cornet for one of the Bands in London and filled a Solo seat in the front row and … Continue reading

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Christmas Season

And that’s a wrap for another successful Christmas Season. The Band has had another busy season this year with 14 playouts which included the New Brighton Xmas parade. church service, Christmas concerts, and playing at our local New World Preston’s … Continue reading

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Nine Lessons and Carols at St Faiths Church New Brighton

Christmas Carols and St Faiths Church New Brighton. Christmas time last year the New Brighton Silver band joined the congregation of St Faiths Church in New Brighton for the annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. St Faiths Church is … Continue reading

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