*
banner

Marsters takes over Woolston reigns

The respected Tyme Marsters takes over the Music Director role at one of New Zealand's premier bands, Woolston Brass.

Tyme Marsters
 

One of New Zealand’s premier bands, Woolston Brass, has announced the appointment of their new Music Director, Tyme Marsters.

Take lead

Marsters will take up the role in January 2015, and will take the lead of the Christchurch based band from Graham Hickman, who ended his highly successful tenure, which included four successive National Championship wins, in July.

In the interim period the band has been led by tuba star and conductor Phillip Johnston. He will conduct the band at their upcoming concert ‘I Love Christmas’ on Sunday 14th, before handing the baton over.

Long regarded as a leading figure in New Zealand brass banding, Marsters started playing in his home town Westport before moving to Christchurch in 1993 to join the New Zealand Army Band and Woolston, where he remained for nine years.

Champion

He was crowned New Zealand Flugel Horn Champion as well as winning the coveted Champion of Champions title in 2008, and has been a member of six National Bands, touring New Zealand, United States, Europe and most recently, China and Korea.

During the past two decades in the New Zealand Army Band he has also taken part in many national and international tours with military and civilian groups. He retired from the New Zealand Army in January this year to run his own business, ‘Brass Factory Canterbury’

He has been the Music Director of Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass since 2009, featured as a guest conductor with numerous bands around New Zealand, and has gained vast experience of other musical genres.

Honoured

He told 4BR: “I’m delighted and honoured to be appointed. Being a former playing member of Woolston, I’m fully aware of the great history, values and commitment the band has, and I can’t wait to be part of it myself again.

I’m very excited about the future and I’m looking forward to reuniting our connections and beginning our new musical journey together.”

With his musical vision, talent and finesse, he is sure to drive Woolston Brass forwardBand Chairman, Mark Van der klei

Musical vision

Band Chairman, Mark Van der klei, added: “We are excited to appoint Tyme as Music Director and we look forward to welcoming him in the New Year.

With his musical vision, talent and finesse, he is sure to drive Woolston Brass forward.

We are delighted that he has committed to the band’s further development and we are looking forward to forging a dynamic and successful partnership.”

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


wELSH aREA

Draws & Results: 2025 Welsh Regional Championships

March 15 • Parc & Dare, Deiniolin Silver and Holywell claim the first titles of the weekend in Swansea


Stevenage

Draws & Results: 2025 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

March 15 • Kidlington Concert Brass and Cobham claim the first titles of the Stevenage weekend.


cIVIC cENTRE

Result: 2025 Midlands Second Section Area Championship

March 15 • Carlton Brass claims the Second Section honours in Bedworth


Derek rENSHAW

Renshaw adds experience to MD role at Hade Edge

March 15 • Three time National winner Derek Renshaw brings his experience to the role of MD at Hade Edge Band.


Regent Hall Concerts - RAM Trumpet Ensembles

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 15 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street CV12 8NF


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Brangwn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass

March 15 • Merseyside/Wirral based. We are a friendly 4th section band with regular jobs and socials throughout the year! Looking for a Principal Cornet, Cornets(position negotiable), Flugal and Trombone. All Players welcome! Instruments available to use!


The Marple Band

March 13 • Cornet ( positions negotiable),baritone and kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.


Rushden Town Band

March 12 • Back Row Cornet - due to a change in job, the band has a vacancy for a back row cornet. The band has a lovely atmosphere, and has regular jobs throughout the year as well as taking part in at least two contests.


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd