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New Zealand banding picks its latest All Blacks

The Brass Band Association of New Zealand has announced the latest squad of players who will proudly become members of its National Band.

National Band
  The National Band has a proud heritage going back to its first tour in 1953

The Brass Band Association of New Zealand (BBANZ) has announced the line-up of players who have gained the honour of being named as members of the 2020 National Brass Band of New Zealand.

History

The band was first organised for a famous tour to the UK in 1953 — one which was marked, not only by their artistry and showmanship in playing over 170 concerts and marching displays, but also by winning the British Open title under the baton of Ken Smith.

There have been 20 incarnations since — and it remains a singular honour for both a conductor and player to be chosen. The last National Band came runner-up at the 2017 Kerkrade World Championships.

The Musical Director for 2020 is David Bremner

Soprano: Kay MacKenzie (Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass)

Solo Cornets:
Leader: Harmen Vanhoorne (North Shore Brass)
Anthony Smith (Woolston Brass)
David Maas (Wellington Brass)
Mason Elliot (Hamilton City Brass)
Logan Ford (St Kilda Brass)

Repiano: Tyme Marsters (Woolston Brass)
2nd Cornets:
Clarke Spence (Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass)
John Sullivan (North Shore Brass)

3rd Cornets:
Rhys McDonnell (North Shore Brass)
Graham Hickman (Woolston Concert Brass)

Flugel:
Kevin Hickman (Woolston Brass)

Horns:
Mike Ford (Nelson City Brass)
Lachlan Spence (Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass)
Ray Farrow (Devon Hotel New Plymouth Brass)

Baritones:
Steven Booth (Waitakere City Brass)
Andrew Leech (North Shore Brass)

Euphoniums:
Steve Miles (Woolston Brass)
Luke Spence (Wellington Brass)

Trombones:
Mark Davey (Wellington Brass)
Andrew Yorkstone (Wellington Brass)
David Paligora (North Shore Brass)

Eb Basses:
Nic Scott (Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass)
Alex King (North Shore Brass)

BBb Basses:
Sam Pinder (Woolston Brass)
James Sutherland (Wellington Brass)

Percussion:
Grant Myhill (Wellington Brass)
Fraser Bremner (North Shore Brass)
Mone Isoda (Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass)
Cameron Lee (Woolston Brass)

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Phillip Lawrence

ARCM PGRNCM MFTCL ARCM B.Mus
Composer, conductor, teacher


               

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