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3 days ago

The DetailsWell done everyone!
Thank you to the nine bands who were able to participate in the 2021 Canterbury Band Contest. It was great to be able to listen to live music - even under Covid-contest conditions.

Thank you to our adjudicator Andrew Snell, supervisor Stephen Leader, Martin Robertson and the Salvation Army City Corp, and Todd Turner and Woolston Brass for the supplied percussion instrument.

The results were:
D Grade
Sacred item
1 Rolleston Brass, 2 Woolston Junior Band, 3 Nor'west Zephyrs
Major Work
1 Rolleston Brass, 2 Woolston Junior Band, 3 Nor'west Mistrals
Stage March
1 Rolleston Brass, 2 Woolston Junior Band, 3 Nor'west Zephyrs
Entertainment programme
1 Rolleston Brass, 2 Woolston Junior Band, 3 Nor'west Zephyrs

C Grade
Sacred item
1 Woolston Concert Brass, 2 Nor'west Brass
Major Work
1 Woolston Concert Brass, 2 Nor'west Brass
Entertainment programme
1 Woolston Concert Brass, 2 Nor'west Brass

B Grade
1 Addington Brass - all events

A Grade
1 Woolston Brass - all events

Best Soloist - Kevin Hickman
Best Compere - Adrian Dalton ... See MoreSee Less

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Well done everyone. Keep up the great work. A good foundation for 2022 Nats.

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3 days ago

This weekend we followed up on last month’s CPBBA’s solo competition with the full band “Festival”, albeit restricted (Covid level 2), social distanced and masked (mostly)! Of the regions 16 registered bands, nine fronted up for adjudicator Andrew Snell’s discernment, and while the A and B grade results were a forgone conclusion with but one entrant apiece (Woolston Brass and ourselves respectively), the really hot contesting action took place in the C and D grades with Nor’west Brass and Woolston Concert Brass going head to head in the C grade and Rolleston Brass, Nor’west Mistrals, Nor’west Cyclones, Nor’west Zephyrs and Woolston Junior Band providing a contesting spectacular in the D grade!

Congratulations to Woolston Concert Brass who won the C grade and newcomers Rolleston Brass who won the D grade. In the A grade, Woolston Brass treated the audience to an abridged but masterful version of the programme for their up coming “Brassed Off” concert and, of course, won the A grade.

As for ourselves, our unopposed participation in the B grade proved a worthwhile effort none the less. Not only because it re-stocked the trophy cabinet, but also because the experience gained in presenting a full programme to a critical audience is always beneficial. Gratifying too, that Mr Snell thought we made a decent enough fist of our major work, Edward Gregson’s “Connotations”, to offer his commendation to our Music Director Adrain Dalton. Either side of the big number we presented a lighter programme opening with Philip Sparke’s “Marchissimo” followed by a reflective item, the hymn tune “Nicaea” as arranged by William Himes.

Trombonist Graham Medland was our featured soloist playing “So Glad”, another of William Himes’ great swing numbers. It was fitting that Graham was featured as, sad to say, he will be leaving us at the end of the year to take up an overseas leadership post with the Salvation Army. “Arctic Funk” by Torstein Aardard-Nilsen and “Lucerne Song”, a traditional folk song-come-novelty item arranged by our own maestro, rounded off our programme. Speaking of Adrian, we should mention that not only is he a clever arranger, but he’s a natural with a microphone too. Suffice to say, Adrian won the “Best Compére” award.

It was a glorious spring day in Christchurch and while the contest was adapted to comply with covid restrictions, none of these compromises effected the smooth running or the festive, family atmosphere of the event. Thanks are due to Helen Lee and the CPBBA committee, and adjudicator Andrew Snell. Thanks too to The Salvation Army for the use of their wonderful Citadel (It really is a fantastic venue for a band contest.) and to Woolston Brass for supplying percussion gear.

The picture shows Graham Medland holding the B grade Trophy surrounded by some of our number who had returned to the band room for refreshments (beers, savouries and a mountain of chips) after the job. ... See MoreSee Less

This weekend we followed up on last month’s CPBBA’s solo competition with the full band “Festival”, albeit restricted (Covid level 2), social distanced and masked (mostly)! Of the regions 16 registered bands, nine fronted up for adjudicator Andrew Snell’s discernment, and while the A and B grade results were a forgone conclusion with but one entrant apiece (Woolston Brass and ourselves respectively), the really hot contesting action took place in the C and D grades with Nor’west Brass and Woolston Concert Brass going head to head in the C grade and Rolleston Brass, Nor’west Mistrals, Nor’west Cyclones, Nor’west Zephyrs and Woolston Junior Band providing a contesting spectacular in the D grade!

Congratulations to Woolston Concert Brass who won the C grade and newcomers Rolleston Brass who won the D grade. In the A grade, Woolston Brass treated the audience to an abridged but masterful version of the programme for their up coming “Brassed Off” concert and, of course, won the A grade.

As for ourselves, our unopposed participation in the B grade proved a worthwhile effort none the less. Not only because it re-stocked the trophy cabinet, but also because the experience gained in presenting a full programme to a critical audience is always beneficial. Gratifying too, that Mr Snell thought we made a decent enough fist of our major work, Edward Gregson’s “Connotations”, to offer his commendation to our Music Director Adrain Dalton. Either side of the big number we presented a lighter programme opening with Philip Sparke’s “Marchissimo” followed by a reflective item, the hymn tune “Nicaea” as arranged by William Himes.

Trombonist Graham Medland was our featured soloist playing “So Glad”, another of William Himes’ great swing numbers. It was fitting that Graham was featured as, sad to say, he will be leaving us at the end of the year to take up an overseas leadership post with the Salvation Army. “Arctic Funk” by Torstein Aardard-Nilsen and “Lucerne Song”, a traditional folk song-come-novelty item arranged by our own maestro, rounded off our programme. Speaking of Adrian, we should mention that not only is he a clever arranger, but he’s a natural with a microphone too. Suffice to say, Adrian won the “Best Compére” award.

It was a glorious spring day in Christchurch and while the contest was adapted to comply with covid restrictions, none of these compromises effected the smooth running or the festive, family atmosphere of the event. Thanks are due to Helen Lee and the CPBBA committee, and adjudicator Andrew Snell. Thanks too to The Salvation Army for the use of their wonderful Citadel (It really is a fantastic venue for a band contest.) and to Woolston Brass for supplying percussion gear.

The picture shows Graham Medland holding the B grade Trophy surrounded by some of our number who had returned to the band room for refreshments (beers, savouries and a mountain of chips) after the job.

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Great to see a regional contest take place. Unfortunately everything was cancelled in the north island.

What instrument is Scrumpy playing this contest, Louisa?

Addington Brass Band

3 days ago

Band Chairman Chris Bull, Principal Cornet Grant Dempsey with Adjudicator Andrew Snell, picking up the prizes at the CPBBA contest held at the weekend. ... See MoreSee Less

Band Chairman Chris Bull, Principal Cornet Grant Dempsey with Adjudicator Andrew Snell, picking up the prizes at the CPBBA contest held at the weekend.

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Well done

Addington Brass Band

1 month ago

Congratulations to our Solo Horn Debbie Lester who came out on top with 90 points at our band solo competition on Saturday (18th September). Deb played “You're Always There”, a piece originally written for Sheona White by Lee Fisher.

Principal Cornet Grant Dempsey was runner-up with 89 points for his rendition of “Share My Yoke” and Chris Bull (cornet) was also in the money with 87 points for his “Panis Angelicus”.

There were eight entries overall which included a trombone quartet and a duet (Louisa Clissold and Debbie Lester). An interesting item on the programmes was trombonist Jonathan Rae's unaccompanied solo which included tap dancing! There were also three starters in the separate under-ten-year-old section: Namyul Lee, Edward Garbutt and Graison Pinnington-Pilêt

Thanks to pianist Grant Bartley who did a fabulous job accompanying the soloists. And of course we are forever grateful to Andrew Snell for giving up his Saturday and accepting the role of adjudicator. ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to our Solo Horn Debbie Lester who came out on top with 90 points at our band solo competition on Saturday (18th September). Deb played “Youre Always There”, a piece originally written for Sheona White by Lee Fisher.

Principal Cornet Grant Dempsey was runner-up with 89 points for his rendition of “Share My Yoke” and Chris Bull (cornet) was also in the money with 87 points for his “Panis Angelicus”.

There were eight entries overall which included a trombone quartet and a duet (Louisa Clissold and Debbie Lester). An interesting item on the programmes was trombonist Jonathan Raes unaccompanied solo which included tap dancing! There were also three starters in the separate under-ten-year-old section: Namyul Lee, Edward Garbutt and Graison Pinnington-Pilêt

Thanks to pianist Grant Bartley who did a fabulous job accompanying the soloists. And of course we are forever grateful to Andrew Snell for giving up his Saturday and accepting the role of adjudicator.

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Fantastic work well done 👍

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1 month ago

Saturday Solos… ... See MoreSee Less

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Debbie Lester 1st, Grant Dempsey 2nd, Chris Bull 3rd. Some very beautiful playing 👏👏👏👏

Results?

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2 months ago

Marking the passing of past Addington member Bill McMorran. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Our Bandroom is generally a pretty cosy place, but it can take a little while to warm up, especially if you are there well before start time, as Louisa Clissold and Debbie Lester were when pictured here. Bombing the photo is Leigh Martin who’s going to join us on BBb bass for the Provincials. Welcome Leigh, it’s great to have you along! Leigh will be filling in for our regular guy Andrew Geayley who’s on leave until next year.

While talking swapsies, third cornet superstar Ian Lester has switched sides and now fills our Second Eupho spot. Another welcome new face in our bass lineup is Cameron Hudson who will be with us until he enters officer training school next year. Welcome Cameron.

Eb Bass player Matthew Bennet is recovering well from his recent kidney transplant. Matthew hopes to visit band next week once he is allowed to drive a car again. We wish Matthew all the best for a speedy return to health, and to the bandroom. ... See MoreSee Less

Our Bandroom is generally a pretty cosy place, but it can take a little while to warm up, especially if you are there well before start time, as Louisa Clissold and Debbie Lester were when pictured here. Bombing the photo is Leigh Martin who’s going to join us on BBb bass for the Provincials. Welcome Leigh, it’s great to have you along! Leigh will be filling in for our regular guy Andrew Geayley who’s on leave until next year.

While talking swapsies, third cornet superstar Ian Lester has switched sides and now fills our Second Eupho spot. Another welcome new face in our bass lineup is Cameron Hudson who will be with us until he enters officer training school next year. Welcome Cameron.

Eb Bass player Matthew Bennet is recovering well from his recent kidney transplant. Matthew hopes to visit band next week once he is allowed to drive a car again. We wish Matthew all the best for a speedy return to health, and to the bandroom.

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Well done Andrew on the knew Kidney!!

Ian Lester! So THAT'S where you are! Drop us a message sometime. Leigh Martin loving that beanie your are rocking.

Addington Brass Band

2 months ago

TRAINing Band News... Our debut performance is booked for post-contest, pre-results on Sat 11th Sept. We're (hopefully) entering CPBBA Junior Ensemble, waiting on permission to play the two adults who are very much beginners like the rest of the kids. ... See MoreSee Less

TRAINing Band News... Our debut performance is booked for post-contest, pre-results on Sat 11th Sept. Were (hopefully) entering CPBBA Junior Ensemble, waiting on permission to play the two adults who are very much beginners like the rest of the kids.

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2 months ago

Why wait for a band contest to have a currie night? Noting our apparent fondness for such outings, we’ve undertaken to eat out together once a month. In deference to a number of our membership who travel from Rolleston, our first-up curry night was at their home town’s “A Pocket full of Spices” Indian restaurant. ... See MoreSee Less

Why wait for a band contest to have a currie night? Noting our apparent fondness for such outings, we’ve undertaken to eat out together once a month. In deference to a number of our membership who travel from Rolleston, our first-up curry night was at their home town’s “A Pocket full of Spices” Indian restaurant.

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Curry then blowing an instrument good luck with the smells in the band room,haha

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2 months ago

Bandroom improvements ongoing and Brian Hodges is making steady progress assembling acoustic panels and affixing them strategically on the perimeter walls. The kitchen’s been tidied up and the toilets have been wallpapered creatively! (photo pending!). ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Now that the national contest is some weeks behind us, we’ve settled back into our normal rehearsal routine with the CPBBA’s contest in mind. We’ve been working our way through the mixed and varied music pack that Adrian issued and have now settled on a major work after trying a couple out. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

Always worth hearing… ... See MoreSee Less

Always worth hearing…

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3 months ago

August Issue (Contest results etc) out now. ... See MoreSee Less

Mouthpiece August 2021_Online.pdf

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3 months ago

Some heritage for ya. Our forebears, the 1963 and 1964 iterations of the Addington Workshops Brass Band conducted by Mervyn J Waters. The ’64 band won the New Zealand B Grade Championship AND the Quickstep (display marching) contest which was taken very seriously at that time. The photo with the trees was most likely snapped in South Hagley Park just off Deans Avenue where the band used to practice its field marching routine on Sunday mornings under the direction of Drum Major Rolland (Rolly) Troon. ... See MoreSee Less

Some heritage for ya. Our forebears, the 1963 and 1964 iterations of the Addington Workshops Brass Band conducted by Mervyn J Waters. The ’64 band won the New Zealand B Grade Championship AND the Quickstep (display marching) contest which was taken very seriously at that time. The photo with the trees was most likely snapped in South Hagley Park just off Deans Avenue where the band used to practice its field marching routine on Sunday mornings under the direction of Drum Major Rolland (Rolly) Troon.

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Wow! Sure brings back fond memories. Sadly so many are no longer with us now - most recently was the loss of Trevor Cudby in March 2021 in Wellington. But what memories! The tests in 1964 were Main St and Scheherazade and I think the Hymn Tune used was Ellers. I'll NEVER EVER forget the Sunday morning when Davey Christensen joined us for the first time and the effect on the band on hearing his playing of the opening cadenza of Scheherazade! Thanks so much for for posting.

I think that the Hagley Park photo is where we used to practice for quickstep, which was not far from where the bandrooms used to be, now Tower Junction

Some of the faces and names I remember. AWBB first taught me to play the cornet. Dave Christianson senior and later junior. I went from cornet right through to e flat bass to leaving about the age of 14 to go and play with the 2cant nmwc band b flat.

Most of the marching practices were in Hagley Park across the road from the Railway over bridge that WAS on Blenheim Road. Hope this helps. (Ex AWBB EEb & BBb Tuba player)

Jim Rafferty came to play at Addington when I was there must have been 1965 - 66 He played on his old raw brass Euphonium.

Look how young Merv is ! Legend of a man ..

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Addington Brass Band

3 months ago

A reflection on the contest experience from our man in the middle, Adrian Dalton...

“Back 'home' from contest now and a chance to reflect on the last week.

Wednesday: Congratulations to the Quartet on your 4th, taking a few scalps on the way and then the Trombones only go and beat all but one of the Trombone ensembles. What a way to start the week! The evening was spent on the Adjudicating Panel along with Andrew Snell and Karen St Guillaume for the Junior Champion of Champions, a huge honour (thank you Festival of Brass for the invitation) and a fantastic evening listening to NZ's brightest young talent!

Thursday: Kudos to you Aiyana Manson-King for fronting up in the Open Own Choice, I loved your playing, keep up the good work.

On to band events Friday and Saturday: What can I say?
Back in February I asked you to take extra leave from work so that we could treat this contest week like we would any ‘away trip’ contest. Thank you so much for the fully attended rehearsals DURING THE DAY on Wednesday and Thursday exactly as I had asked, and I think it made difference!”

2nd in the Hymn
4th in the Test
2nd in the Own Choice
3rd in the B Grade Championship

Full contest results here: ... See MoreSee Less

festivalofbrass.co.nz

Under 15 Percussion, Junior Percussion, Open Percussion, Open Percussion Ensemble, Masters, Open Duet, Open Slow Melody, Junior Bass, Junior Trombone, Junior Euphonium, Under 15 Group 1 (Cornets), …

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3 months ago

BFF Lousa and Deb relieved and happy it’s all over after the Own Choice at the National Championships. ... See MoreSee Less

BFF Lousa and Deb relieved and happy it’s all over after the Own Choice at the National Championships.

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3 months ago

Jill Johnson (Euphonium), Debbie Lester (Tenor Horn) and Lousa Clissold (Flugel) flashing their Addington fingernails in a show of solidarity at the town hall last week. ... See MoreSee Less

Jill Johnson (Euphonium), Debbie Lester (Tenor Horn) and Lousa Clissold (Flugel) flashing their Addington fingernails in a show of solidarity at the town hall last week.

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I think they were the secret weapon. 😊

Jane Good where's your nail polish?

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3 months ago

Live right now with the Champion of Champions from the 2021 New Zealand Brass Band Championships - some exceptional playing!

Don't miss it - live and free on brassbanned.com ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

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3 months ago

We’re off to an encouraging start at the BBANZ “Festival of Brass” National Championships! These lads (our trombone section, namely: Graham Medland, Mark Gregory, Jonathan Rae and Nathan Cottom) were pipped by one point to take second place in the Open Ensemble C (Trombones) this afternoon. Well done team! Brilliant! ... See MoreSee Less

We’re off to an encouraging start at the BBANZ “Festival of Brass” National Championships! These lads (our trombone section, namely: Graham Medland, Mark Gregory, Jonathan Rae and Nathan Cottom) were pipped by one point to take second place in the Open Ensemble C (Trombones) this afternoon. Well done team! Brilliant!

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Congratulations to you all. It sounded great!

Wow, well done!!

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3 months ago

Still grinning, Debbie Lester, Dave Johnstone, Chris Bull and Brian Smith were well pleased with their fourth placing in the Open Ensemble A event held today. Thanks to MD Adrian Dalton for keeping things on an even keel! ... See MoreSee Less

Still grinning, Debbie Lester, Dave Johnstone, Chris Bull and Brian Smith were well pleased with their fourth placing in the Open Ensemble A event held today. Thanks to MD Adrian Dalton for keeping things on an even keel!

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Well done

Congratulations to you all 😃

Great work team 🙂

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3 months ago

This year's National Brass Band Championships biggest in 30 years ... See MoreSee Less

This year's National Brass Band Championships biggest in 30 years

www.rnz.co.nz

Christchurch is hosting the 2021 contest which takes place on 14-18 July and includes concerts, plenty of free events and a street parade.

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3 months ago

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One more sleep…

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3 months ago

Congratulations to Woolston Life Member Chris Reside who’ll be attending his 50th National contest this week. Chris’s formative years were spent with the Christchurch Fire Brigade Band under Ralph Simpson, with whom he attended his first contests: 1970 - 1976.This year marks Woolston Brass Life Member Chris Reside’s 50th National Brass Band Championship! Wow, what an achievement Monkey! 👏

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Congratulations to Woolston Life Member Chris Reside who’ll be attending his 50th National contest this week. Chris’s formative years were spent with the Christchurch Fire Brigade Band under Ralph Simpson, with whom he attended his first contests: 1970 - 1976.

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The man behind the Kerepehi Brass Band

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4 months ago

... and a wee promo for our TRAINing Band! ... See MoreSee Less

... and a wee promo for our TRAINing Band!

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Our ad for the contest programme welcoming all the visitors, but especially our buddies in the B grade! ... See MoreSee Less

Our ad for the contest programme welcoming all the visitors, but especially our buddies in the B grade!

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Awesome little promo for our upcoming contest featuring some up and coming brassers! ... See MoreSee Less

2021 Festival of Brass | Wake Up Christchurch

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I like this logo best. It has the ‘right kind of distinction’ about it.

Classy for sure.

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5 months ago

Brace yourselves for a veritable feast of unashamedly meaty works for brass band! We guarantee you’ll go home fully satisfied after hearing three of Christchurch’s contesting bands on top form. Mark your diaries now! 2pm Sunday 11th July, Charles Luney Auditorium. ... See MoreSee Less

Brace yourselves for a veritable feast of unashamedly meaty works for brass band! We guarantee you’ll go home fully satisfied after hearing three of Christchurch’s contesting bands on top form. Mark your diaries now! 2pm Sunday 11th July, Charles Luney Auditorium.

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Just checked our itinerary. Arrive Chch 11.30am Sunday 11 July. Clear customs and immigration, collect rental car in the city, check in to the Quest and I should make it.

Shame I couldn’t be in town a couple of days earlier!

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5 months ago

Kia ora to all our young musicians!

Are you passionate about our movement and have ideas that could improve it?

The National Management Committee seeks nominations from each band of a youth delegate or delegates to form a Youth Council for the Association. Any band member under the age of 25 is eligible.

Each band is welcome to nominate between 1-3 young people by responding to the attached Google form link below. Please fill a new form out for each member you are nominating.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5JUcLjwE4SJP9LJ2tujS2ol4Wf-8SnlW2a_C6dWai3gPloQ/viewform?usp=s...

If you are a young member interested in getting involved, speak to the committee/musical director of your band about being their nominee. If you are a committee member, president or band leader in some capacity, think about who within your band could be interested and speak to them about being your nominee.

If you are interested in finding out more, check out the article about the council published on page 9 of the May 2021 edition of The Mouthpiece, link below.
drive.google.com/file/d/1TuakLxRAWr0pTpt_3FzZwpWXv7qfKx10/view?ts=608f8257&fbclid=IwAR07_D-4MfnF5... ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

Early days yet, but our rendition is taking shape. It’s a challenge, but it’s been an enjoyable one! ... See MoreSee Less

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I’ll just take this opportunity to offer my apologies 😎! I’m looking forward to hearing it.

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5 months ago

Nice little soundtrack and video opening the doors on Grimethorpe’s Bandroom. ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

Found this on the New Brighton band room wall a nice of history! ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

Great to see these fledgling bandies being nurtured. Well done to all concerned. ... See MoreSee Less

Great to see these fledgling bandies being nurtured. Well done to all concerned.

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6 months ago

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6 months ago

Nice drive to and from through Autumn splendour! ... See MoreSee Less

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6 months ago

Thanks to Mandy Perry and the Christchurch City Choir for sending us these super pictures. ... See MoreSee Less

Thanks to Mandy Perry and the Christchurch City Choir for sending us these super pictures.

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6 months ago

Addington trombones. ... See MoreSee Less

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6 months ago

Our Brian (Hodges) at Aldersgate where an Addington ensemble appeared with the Christchurch City choir in March performing the Rutter Gloria and a selection of trombone quartets.
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Our Brian (Hodges) at Aldersgate where an Addington ensemble appeared with the Christchurch City choir in March performing the Rutter Gloria and a selection of trombone quartets.
Photo courtesy Mandy Perry.

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6 months ago

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I adore bars like these, especially in test music 🎶

Lucky, l couldn't handle that many sharps!

Addington Brass Band

6 months ago

Addington’s April

April was a busy month for our band. Like every other community band nationwide we fulfilled our duties at the Papanui RSA observances on ANZAC day and featured Nikita Smith as our Last Post operative. Later that day a select Addington ensemble served up a menu of wartime nostalgia (AKA The Beer Band Folder!) for the winers and diners at Christchurch’s Riverside Market - this time with the full cooperation of the bar and cafe management who coordinated their in-house muzak to accomodate our performance. Yay, progress.

Speaking of progress, our band room refurbishments are continuing apace thanks to Brian Hodges who’s been busy replacing acoustic panels, and Jonathan Rae who’s been progressing the carpet laying and painting to the far reaches of the “other” rooms adjoining the main rehearsal hall. At this stage it looks like the kitchen is going to be the final frontier!

There’s been some shuffling afoot. Nikita Smith and Jane Good have filled gaps in the front row while Chris Bull and Jimmy Reimer have bolstered the back. Trevor Wilson continues to impress on Soprano and it’s great to welcome Louisa Clissold back into the fold on Flugel.

Throughout the remainder of the month we’ve been kept busy, and perhaps a little challenged, with preparations for our “Organic Brass” concert which was staged last night (May 1st) in the Transitional Cathedral with guest soloist Grant Bartley (organ) and the Christchurch Youth Choir conducted by Max Catto. We are grateful to these guest artists, and also to support players Steve Griffin (Eupho), Brian Kench (Eupho), Maxine Sherriff (Baritione) and Matthew Harris (BBb Bass). It would be a stretch to say that this concert was well-attended, which is a shame, because there was some real quality on offer. The band was in fine form and our guest artists were outstanding. Grant Bartley’s organ virtuoso pieces were a variety show in themselves and the city’s Youth Choir established themselves, again, as a “must hear” - a master class in pitch-perfect control, articulation, dynamic and nuance. Bravo!

And so with April done and dusted, July beckons and the National contest is in our cross-hairs. We’re feeling fit and ready to give it our best shot. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thankyou band ,Julie and I enjoyed the concert and are eagerly waiting to hear the bands upcoming contest performances and wish you and Adrian the best. Ross Wise President Addington Brass Band .

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