Jim Hill retires after 37 years as Drum Major

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Aaron Hannah
Earlier this year we saw Jim Hill retire as the Band’s Drum Major after 37 years in the job. I’d just like to say you don’t tend to see anyone stay in that role for that long, but that’s Jim, he loved it.
I can remember that as a young fella, Jim used to take us, young guys, out in the rain for extra marching practices and drill us like Sergeant Major from It Ain’t Half Hot Mum. As Jim got older he doesn’t drill the Band as hard as he did, but still had very high standards.
We would like to thank Jim for 37 years as the Band’s Drum Major and all the extra work you have put into making the Band look smart and well-drilled when the Band is out marching in parades. Jim is going to be a hard act to follow and will be missed out the front, Sergeant Major.
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70th Korean Armistice Anniversary

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Aaron Hannah
On Saturday 29th July morning, the Band was invited to play in commemoration of the 70th Korean Armistice anniversary at the beautiful Songpa-Gu Sister City Garden, Halswell Quarry Park. It was well attended by ex-serviceperson-ly, Army, Navy, and a number of Dignitaries from the Christchurch City Council, the NZ  government, and the Korean Embassy
It was a great honor to be part of this service.
The older members of the Band also remembered the late Barry White (Bones) a Life Member of the Band who also served in K Force in Korea.
Lest we forget.
Barry White ( Bones )
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2023 Dunedin Nation Contest

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Aaron Hannah
Well, the last 3 months have been busy with the Band working towards the 2023 Nation Contest in Dunedin, and what a day.
The Band was 2nd place overall in the D Grade.
3rd Place Hymn
2nd Place Own choice
1st Place Stage
Also, our wonderful Trombone section entered the Open Trombone Ensemble and came 3rd  place . We are very proud of them.
We are one happy Band that has come a long way in the last 18 months or so know thanks to our Musical Director Cam Lee.
Cam has done so much for the Band by pushing, shaping, and believing in us that we can do it. The Band is in a better place and is building on it all the time. So thank you Cam for all the hours you have put in and it showed today.
The Band also says goodbye to Katja Warns who is part of our wonderful Trombone team as she is heading off back to her motherland next week.
Thank you for all that you have done and added to our Trombone team and wish you safe travels back home.
We would like to thank our wonderful Supporters Club. These girls are amazing and work so hard for the Band. This Contest they organized and payed for the Band Dinner on Friday night. So thank you again.
And a big thank you again everyone of you out there for your support. At means alot.
The Band is going to have a break with a week off and then our AGM and when we come back we will start practicing for the CPBBA Contest in September.
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MAP students join New Brighton Silver band

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Aaron Hannah
This year, ten young men from the New Zealand Army Band’s Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP), joined the Band .
These young men are part of the Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP), run by the New Zealand Army Band School of Music. The ten-month course is designed to enhance students’ musical theory and performance, strengthening music education throughout the South-West and Indo-Pacific Region. Sergeant Cam Lee (our musical director) has managed the programme since 2022, where he has enabled the MAP students to join a civilian band and New Brighton is the fortunate host Band. They attend all practices, are registered with New Brighton, and participate in all band functions, including contests and road trips. The MAP students are an integral part of New Brighton Silver band and while being in a civilian band may stimulate their development it also has a similar effect on New Brighton band members. The range and style of music the band plays, the attention to detail and good fellowship has become a Mutual Assistance Programme at a different level.
(L to R) Corporal Konde, PNG; CPL Kolo, Timor-Leste; CPL Kaloris, Vanuatu; LCPL Moala, Tonga; OS Papali’I, Fiji; CPL Nasautabua, Fiji; CONST Tausili, Samoa; CPL Bin Borhanuddin, Malaysia; CPL Delai, Fiji; LCPL Po’oi, Tonga.

By Grant Newby

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Cyclone Gabrielle Fundraiser Concert

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Aaron Hannah
On Saturday afternoon the Band took part in a fundraiser concert ‘Brass of the East for our People in the North’ with 50’s Up Brass, Sumner Silver Band, Steadfast Brass, Red and Black Jazz Band and Jazzamatazz.
It was a full house with a great mix of music.
A big thank you to the Salvation Army Christchurch City for the use of their facilities, and to all the people that organized and ran this wonderful event.
This was a fundraiser for those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, with all proceeds going to the NZ Red Cross.
📸 Jenny O’Callaghan
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ANZAC Day 2023

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Aaron Hannah
The Band had the honour once again to be part of the New Brighton ANZAC Parade and Service.
NBSB has been part of the New Brighton ANZAC Parade and Service from it’s conception all those years ago.
the New Brighton Cenotaph has built and opened in 1920 and there has been a Service every year since apart from the last couple of years because of covid 19.
With a beautiful morning and hundreds of locals that came out made it  a very special Service.
This year our members from the New Zealand Army’s Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP) proudly wore their own country’s Military and Police uniforms, which added to the Service and Parade.
Lest we Forget.
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CPBBA Edmonds Band Rotunda Riverside Concert

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Aaron Hannah
Sunday 26 March we joined 5 other of Canterbury’s great Brass Bands for the second of the CPBBA Riverside Concerts.
The weather was great the music was great and everyone had a great time. We all loved playing in the newly restored Edmonds Band Rotunda which was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes and reopened early last year.
The Band is looking forward to playing here again in future events.
We would like to Thank the Canterbury Provincial Brass Bands Association Inc. for inviting us to play in this wonderful Concert.
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Busy start to the year.

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Aaron Hannah

The Band has had a busy start to the year so far with 4 concerts booked in for the first 3 months plus our  ANZAC day service.

The Band loves getting out in the warmer months entertaining our wider community with a great range of music new and old. Our next 2 concerts we are lucky to be joined by some great Canterbury Bands to put on a couple of great Concerts. Check out nnd follow our Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/newbrightonsilverband    for all info and updates.

 

 

        

 

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First Concert for 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Aaron Hannah
Our first concert for the 2023 season is done and dusted!
In a very tropical 30 + heatwave we played in the only shaded area along the beachfront entertaining the beachgoers and kite flyers.
It was great to see New Brighton so busy and to be out in the community again.
Now we turn our focus to our next two concerts on the 10th  at St Christopher’s Church and 26th March at the Edmonds Band Rotunda in the CBD. (Time TBC).
Check out our Facebook page for updates or engagements book here on our website.
       
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Close out of 2022

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Aaron Hannah
With the 2022 Christmas Season finished, the Band is now taking a well-deserved break.It has been a very successful season, which we wouldn’t have been able to achieve without help from our friends at Pak’n Save Wainoni and New World Prestons.
New Brighton Silver Band would like to thank Pak’n Save Wainoni and New World Prestons for your support again this year. Without your help, we wouldn’t have been able to bring Christmas Joy to our wonderful community.
We would also like to thank our wonderful Supporters Club for all that you do for the Band.
The Band will be starting back mid/late January with our first concert planned for the 26 February which we will be confirmed soon.So keep updated with what the Band is up to on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/newbrightonsilverband

 

 

 

 

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