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Report & Results: 2013 New Zealand National Championship — Street March

Woolston Brass makes it five in a row as they march to victory in New Plymouth.

Woolston in 2009
 

Woolston Brass laid down its musical intentions at the National Championships in New Plymouth yesterday, by winning the New Zealand Army Band Trophy to become 2013 A Grade Street March champions.

Entertainment

27 bands took to the damp streets to provide wonderful entertainment for the judges as well as a fine crowd, with Woolston claiming victory and fifth consecutive street march title ahead of rivals Brass Wanganui, with Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass in third.

Drum Major Champion

In the B Grade, there was victory for local favourites The Devon Hotel New Plymouth, who claimed the Woolworths Challenge Trophy, whilst their Drum Major Amanda Bollond took the prestigious Tony Cowan Cup as Champion Drum Major.

The C Grade title was won by Feilding Brass, with Masterton District Band and Nelson Youth Brass claiming the D Grade and Youth honours.

Woolston claiming victory and fifth consecutive street march title ahead of rivals Brass Wanganui, with Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass in third4BR

Results:

A Grade:
Drill/Music = Total

1. Woolston Brass: 410/96 = 506
2. Brass Wanganui: 404/93 = 497
3. Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass: 396/95 = 491
4. Marlborough District Brass: 393/91 = 484
5. St Kilda Brass: 389/93 = 482
6. Dalewool Auckland Brass: 386/93 = 479
7= Ascot Park Hotel Brass: 380/91 = 471
7= North Shore Brass: 380/91 = 471
9. Wellington Brass Band: 375/93 = 468
10. Trusts Waitakere Brass: 375/89 = 464

B Grade:
Drill/Music = Total

1. The Devon Hotel New Plymouth Brass: 401/88 = 489
2. Trust Porirua City Brass: 385/85 = 470
3. Papakura City Brass: 381/86 = 467
4= Port of Napier Brass: 370/85 = 455
4= Hutt City Brass: 368/87 = 455
6. Hamilton City Brass: 365/88 = 453
7. Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass: 362/86 = 448
8. Auckland City Brass: 346/84 = 430


C Grade:
Drill/Music = Total

1. Feilding Brass: 375/73 = 448
2. Smiths Locksmiths Howick Brass: 354/78 = 432
3. Levin & Districts Brass: 354/76 = 430
4. Te Awamutu Brass: 350/72 = 422
5. Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Brass Band: 343/72 = 415
6. Woolston Concert Brass: 330/75 = 405
7. Cambridge Brass Band: 330/73 = 403


D Grade:
Drill/Music = Total

1. Masterton District Band: 333/73 = 406


Youth Grade:
Drill/Music = Total

1. Nelson Youth Brass: 317/82 = 399

Champion Drum Major: Amanda Bollond (The Devon Hotel New Plymouth Brass)

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