Category Archives: Band News

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 →

Well the band took part in the Riverside Brass concert last weekend. The weather played ball and despite some players being unable to attend, the concert was well received by the public and the band gave it 100%. It would … Continue reading →

Well with Craig Williamson retiring last year as Musical Director, the Band is about to start a new chapter in the Band’s 137-year History. It gives us great pleasure to introduce and welcome the Band’s new Musical Director, Cameron Lee. … Continue reading →

Well with the Christmas Season finished the Band is now taking a well-deserved break. It has been a very successful season which we woulded have been able to achieve without help from our friends at Pak n Save Wainoni and … Continue reading →

On Wednesday night the band held a Christmas pot luck dinner to mark the end of a successful year and to recognize the outstanding contribution of three of our members. Brass Band Association of New Zealand Secretary and President of … Continue reading →

The Band participated in the Riverside Playout organized by the Canterbury Brass Band Association on the riverside opposite the Oxford Terrace hospitality area. The Bands from the Christchurch region all played a selection of traditional Brass Band music to a large and … Continue reading →

On 5th August the Band held its AGM. The following cups were presented. J Wear Cup This trophy is awarded to the band member who has clearly shown a willingness to improve their playing techniques and ability over the last … Continue reading →

As part of other bands using our rooms and needing storage we have done a stock take of our old instruments and found several that are surplus to requirements. These are old instruments and many have been in the band … Continue reading →