| Addington Junior Band | We have a learners group which rehearses each Wednesday at 5.30pm at the bandroom in Vulcan Place. In 2006 we played at the Christchurch Cathedral, The Santa Parade, Riccarton Community Carols and the Provincial Ensemble Contest. Plans for 2007 are just as exciting. All beginners welcome. Instrumen ... |
| A poem on a band bus trip to Dunedin |
Here's a small poem, a little ode,
concerning the Addington bus with no commode;
A long trip and the cold weather
put some at the end of their tether
The trip was but 80 Ks distant
when one or two members became insistent;
confusingly the toilet carpark sign said "pay and display"
an unfor ... |
| Review - A walk down memory lane | Addington Brass and Woolston Brass, James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall, New Zealand, Sunday 9th April, 2006.
It was indeed a walk down Memory Lane, this concert by Addington Brass and Woolston Brass, honouring Dave Christensen, Life Member of both bands, celebrating the 80th birthday of Ne ... |
| A Walk Down Memory Lane | When this concert was first suggested to Dave, he, in his typical unassuming manner, said he didn't want any fuss. Well the members of the band thought a "fuss" was appropriate as a thankyou for all the years of music, stories and jokes Dave has shared with us. What better time than the year of his ... |
| cathedral brass reviewed by barry | Concert Review
Addington Brass in Christchurch Cathedral, Friday July 22nd at 7.30 pm
Conductor: Iaan J Wilson , Trumpet Soloist: Sarah Wilson , Compere: Owen Meluish.
Reviewed by Barry Brinson.
In its alter ego as Cathedral Brass, the band has several opportunities each year to play in t ... |
| brass opus review from 4 bars rest - england | Brass Opus
Goteborg Brass, New Zealand Community Trust Woolston Brass, Addington Brass
Guest Soloist: Richard Marshall
Christchurch Town Hall
New Zealand
Sunday 19th March
excerpts from the full review. (to read the full review go to http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/default.asp.)
Richard M ... |
