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Tales from Canterbury

Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass move forward in style.

Canterbury Brass
 

Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass is experiencing rejuvenation with several new signings and is very busy in the lead up to Christmas.

Standing Ovation

On the 29th November the Band performed at Crossways Community Church and received a standing ovation for their programme which included Suite Gothique, MacArthur Park, Horizons and many more.

This was the first concert for Canterbury under their new musical director Tyme Marsters.

Santa Parade

Sunday 6th December saw the Band march the 5km route in the annual Christchurch Santa Parade. The Santa Parade attracts a crowd in excess of 100,000 people who enjoyed the music from Canterbury which included the march “Appreciation” as well as some Christmas items.

Xmas Concerts

This year Canterbury has two Christmas concerts. One is their regular concert at the Woolston Club on 13th December and the Band will combine with the Christchurch City Salvation Army for a concert on Wednesday 16th December.

To finish the year there is a concert at Christchurch Museum on Sunday 21 December.

Renewed Spirit and Enthusiasm

After some tough times over the last few years the Band is looking forward to next year with renewed spirit and enthusiasm.

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NYBBGB

NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday

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Future

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Dutch

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Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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