Author Archives: Aaron Hannah

The Band is well and truly into the Christmas season, with 4 playouts already completed this year and 10 still to go. And isn’t the Band looking pretty sharp in our new casual uniform – everyone is feeling a little … Continue reading →

As the header says, the Band thanked Craig Williamson at the Band’s last practice for all the work he has done this year. Craig has a group of beginners that he teaches at nights after he finishes work. We have … Continue reading →

Last Sunday the Band played the Carols and Reading Service at St Faiths Church New Brighton. It was the first time the Service had been held in the Church since 2010 because of earthquake damage. The repairs have made this … Continue reading →

The last practice of the year at New Brighton Silver Band has traditionally been a social gathering, drawing of the Christmas raffle and more recently, the acknowledgement of service to the band movement.  This year we are proud to honour … Continue reading →

November started with the great news that we had secured a Grant from Kiwi Gaming Foundation to replace one of the band room’s heat pumps.  We are extremely grateful to the Foundation for their support for this unexpected and unplanned … Continue reading →

This week, one of the three brand new Yamaha Neo Cornets we bought with a grant from the Rata Foundation has arrived.                                      … Continue reading →

On the weekend of 8th and 9th October the Band had a trip away.                                                        … Continue reading →

Well, what a weekend for the Band.Saturday morning the Band participated in the Canterbury Provincial Championship up against 6 other Bands in their grade. Well after a bit of a drought the Band has brought home the Silverware. The Band … Continue reading →

Craig retired at the end of last year as Musical Director. Craig started in the Band 11 years ago, taking up the baton 10 years ago. During this time, he has rebuilt the Band and taught and started new Junior … Continue reading →

Well, the Band had it’s AGM on the 29 July. With great reports from the President, Musical Director, and Drum Major reflecting on what’s been a successful and busy year. So far this year the Band has changed all its … Continue reading →