The composition of the 2013 National Band of New Zealand that will undertake a domestic tour and trip to China later this year has been announced.

Experience

Auditions led by Musical Director Dr Robert Childs has led to an experienced line up of players, featuring principal cornet John Lewis of Dalewool Auckland Brass and solo euphonium Riki McDonnell amongst others.

Speaking recently to 4BR Dr. Robert Childs expressed satisfaction with the standard of the band and that he was looking forward to leading them on a historic tour to China.

Delighted

Meanwhile, David Dobson, General Manager of BBANZ was delighted that Dr Childs had taken the next step in his relationship with the Association and with the National Band itself.

And it appears the players themselves are looking forward to the experience too, as one added: "I’m naturally delighted and pleasantly surprised to see my name on the list ... I would love to do this tour and have always enjoyed my national band experiences."

I’m naturally delighted and pleasantly surprised to see my name on the listBand member

2013 National Band of New Zealand

Musical Director: Dr Robert B Childs M.Mus (dist) FLCM ARCM (hons) PGCE
Assistant to Musical Director: Graham Hickman

Soprano Cornet: Colin Clark (North Shore Brass)

Principal Cornet: John Lewis (Dalewool Auckland Brass)

Assistant Principal: Kevin McMorran (Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass)
Tutti Solo Cornets: Clyde Dixon (Marlborough District Brass)
Anthony Smith (Alpine Energy Timaru Brass)

Repiano Cornet: Kyle Lawson (Woolston Brass)
2nd Cornets: Matthew Stein (Pelorus Trust Wellington Brass)
Nicholas Garrett (Trust Porirua City Brass)
3rd Cornets: Chris Lawrence (Eastern B.O.P. Brass)
John Sullivan (North Shore Brass)
Graham Hickman (Woolston Brass)

Flugel Horn: Tyme Marsters (Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass)

Principal Horn: Mike Ford (Marlborough District Brass)
1st Horn: Bill Vail (Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass)
2nd Horn: Mitchell Spence (Pelorus Trust Wellington Brass)

1st Baritone: Steven Booth (The Trusts Waitakere Brass)
2nd Baritone: Ross Gerritsen (Dalewool Auckland Brass)

Principal Trombone: Mark Davey (Pelorus Trust Wellington Brass)
2nd Trombone: Mike Ashton (North Shore Brass)
Bass Trombone: Joe Thomas (Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass)

Principal Euphonium: Riki McDonnell (Marlborough District Brass)
2nd Euphonium: Bryon Newton (Pelorus Trust Wellington Brass)

Eb Bass: Gareth Lawless (Dalewool Auckland Brass)
Eb Bass: Billy Middleton (North Shore Brass)

BBb Bass: Leigh Martin (New Plymouth Brass)
BBb Bass: Joel Williams (Woolston Brass)

Principal Percussion Grant Myhill (Pelorus Trust Wellington Brass)
Percussion: Jessica Hix (Dalewool Auckland Brass)
Percussion: Todd Turner (Woolston Brass)