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New Zealand Concert Bands Association
Annual Festival
Programme
Table of Contents
FROM THE PRESIDENT ................................................................................................................................ 3
ADJUDICATORS .......................................................................................................................................... 4
SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................................. 5
BAND PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................................................. 6
ADJUDICATORS ........................................................................................................................................ 16
SOLOS ..................................................................................................................................................................16
ENSEMBLE ADJUDICATORS .......................................................................................................................................16
SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................................ 17
SCHEDULE – CONT. ................................................................................................................................... 18
SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................................ 19
WHAT’S A SUBDIVISION? .........................................................................................................................................20
BRASS, PRACTICE AND WARM-UP TECHNIQUES ...........................................................................................................20
CLARINET MASTERCLASS ..........................................................................................................................................20
BRASS, PLAYING AS A SECTION ..................................................................................................................................20
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ONE: BAND MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................20
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP TWO ................................................................................................................................21
HITTING VS PLAYING (MAIN THEATRE STAGE)........................................................................................................21
TONE DEVELOPMENT ON FLUTE PART I ......................................................................................................................21
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP THREE ..............................................................................................................................22
WHEN IN DOUBT, ROLL ...........................................................................................................................................22
TONE DEVELOPMENT ON FLUTE PART II .....................................................................................................................22
SAXOPHONE MASTERCLASS ......................................................................................................................................23
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From the President
Reflecting on this past year is a difficult task. As a nation we
were met with the challenges that the global pandemic
presented us and I don’t need to tell anyone how successful
New Zealand has been on that front. While our effort is valiant
and we remain militant against Covid-19 I would personally like
to acknowledge those that have been touched by this disease
in any way. My thoughts are always with those who, through no
fault of their own, have met hardship through this time.
As the pandemic has changed our day to day lives, it has taught
us that many undertakings previously thought impossible or not
practical are in fact achievable and in most cases, necessary. I
have picked up on the work of my predecessor, Kathleen
Mulligan in starting to move our association in a digital
direction. Under Kathleen’s careful direction over her time, the
NZCBA digital space has been curated and cared for, and now
we have plans to take this space to the next level. I have picked
this theme up and run with it, delivering new productivity tools
to our executive committee, that they may be more productive
and diligent in their work. Change is difficult but I am confident
that the changes being made in our digital spaces and
productivity space are positive and will yield results for our
future.
We continue to watch the advancement of the much time and energy goes into the organising and often
Incorporated Societies Bill which is currently in we forget the people that make it all possible. Thanks
Parliamentary process. This legislation will affect many of must go to Michelle Dunstall, the host band liaison from
our member bands as many of them are Incorporated Napier Technical Memorial Band for her tireless work as
Societies and as such we will support them through well as Leo Jaffrey, Festival sub-committee lead and
whatever changes may need to happen as a result of Anthony Yelavich, member of the executive for your
legislation changes. extensive contributions to this great event.
The executive has been hard at work to make sure that The executive has delivered on all of their promised goals
the NZCBA not only survives the fallout of Covid-19 but for the year so far, and there is still so much to come
grows as a result of the resilient nature of our people. throughout the remains of this year. Our AGM will be
From the day the Maori people set foot on this land to held in October at the same time as one of our Band
today’s Kiwi lead worldwide initiatives in science and Weekends in Katikati. At this AGM member bands will
social policy to name a few, New Zealanders have always have the chance to weigh in on the new initiatives that
shown that we are resilient, resourceful and tough and the executive committee are working on. These are all
the New Zealand concert banding community is no reflected in a review document which will be circulated
different. I applaud you all for the way you have handled prior to the AGM and submissions will be accepted during
the pandemic in your own communities. the consultation period. I encourage all of our member
bands to participate in this process. Without your input,
This year’s festival held in Napier is a testament to the
we cannot hope to know what your expected output
hard work of the organising committee and I cannot
from us is. Needless to say, your feedback is not only
begin to express my gratitude to those men and women
wanted, but essential for our success.
who have dedicated countless hours of their lives to this
endeavour. Organising the festival is no easy feat. So
When the year draws to a close, I know each and every one of us will hold our heads high and revel in our success. I am proud
to head your association, and am honoured at the trust and faith that you instil in me to look after our future .
Rangimakehu Hall
President
New Zealand Concert Bands Association
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MAIN STAGE
Adjudicators
Vincent Hardaker
Vincent Hardaker is one of New Zealand's most
promising up-and-coming conductors and is
currently the New Zealand Assistant Conductor in
Residence. In June 2020 he graduated from the
Soloist Class in Orchestral Conducting from the
Royal Danish Academy of Music (DKDM). In the
past year he has worked with the
Auckland Philharmonia, Christchurch Symphony
and Dunedin Symphony along with leading a
DKDM production of “Postcard from Morocco”
from Pulitzer-Prize winning composer
Dominick Argento. He was the NZSO Conducting
Fellow in 2015, through which he assisted for the
NZSO National Youth Orchestra, and received
mentorship from such conductors
as Vasily Petrenko, Jose Luis Gomez and Simone
Young. To find out more about Vincent, you can
visit his website.
https://www.vincenthardaker.com/about
Jonathan Palmer
Jono Palmer is a dynamic and enterprising conductor
from Auckland, New Zealand. His choirs have won
national and international acclaim, including two Gold
Medals at the 2015 Grand Prix of Nations in
Magdeburg, Germany, and many awards at regional
and national festivals of the NZCF Big Sing festival. As a
conductor, Jono has been selected
for various masterclasses and competitions. In 2018,
he was a finalist in the inaugural London International
Choral Conducting Competition.
He has a particular research interest in choral works
inspired by te ao Māori, especially in the influence of
colonialization and cultural appropriation on New
Zealand choral music, which is the topic of his doctoral
dissertation. Jono earned a MM in Choral Conducting from Indiana University, a BMus(hons) in
Performance Voice, and a BA in Ancient History from the University of Auckland. He has recently
completed coursework towards a doctorate in Choral Conducting at Indiana University’s Jacobs School
of Music. To find out more about Jono, you can visit his website.
https://www.jonopalmer.com/
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Schedule
Time Band
1 9:00 am Manukau Academy Concert Band
2 9:30 am Napier Technical Memorial Band
3 10:00 am West City Youth Concert Band
10:30 am Break – 15 mins
4 10:45 am UniBand
5 11:15 am Saint Kentigern Concert Band
6 11:45 am Macleans College Concert Band
7 12:15 pm Lindisfarne College Symphonic Band
12:45 pm Lunch – 45 mins (Percussion Workshop 12.45 pm – 1:30 pm)
8 1:30 pm Auckland Youth Symphonic Band
9 2:00 pm Capital City Wind Band
10 2:30 pm Bay Cities’ Youth Concert Band
11 3:00 pm North Shore Youth Symphonic Winds
3:30 pm Break – 15 mins
12 3:45 pm West City Concert Band
13 4:15 pm Orewa College Concert Band
14 4:45 pm Bay Cities’ Symphonic Band
15 5:15 pm Manukau Concert Band
16 5:45 pm Wellington City Concert Band
6:15 pm Break – 15 mins
17 6:30 pm Waikato Schools Symphonic Band
18 7:00 pm Glendowie College Concert Band
19 7:30 pm Auckland Wind Orchestra
20 8:15 pm Prizegiving
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Band Programmes
Auckland Wind Orchestra
Music Director: Alex Eichelbaum
Programme:
Mvt 1, First Suite in Eb for Military Band Gustav Holst
Shenandoah Frank Ticheli
Hypnotic Memories Rossano Galante
Lord of the Rings: Excerpts from Symphony No. 1 Johan de Meij arr. Paul Lavender
The Auckland Wind Orchestra was founded in 1967 and aims to be Auckland’s finest
community wind orchestra. We regularly stage concerts in the Auckland region, performing
a broad range of musical styles to a wide audience. Our players come from all walks of life,
united by the desire to have fun while making great music. Since 2016, Oliver Gilmour has
been the Musical Director and Conductor of the AWO. The AWO and Auckland Youth
Symphonic Band form the AYSB Incorporated Society. The AWO rehearses on Thursday
evenings at Epsom Girls Grammar School and we welcome new members to join us.
Auckland Youth Symphonic Band
Music Director: Michael Jamieson
Programme:
Into the Clouds Richard L Saucedo
Windjammer (Voyage Aboard A Tall Ship) Robert Buckley
Air For Band Frank Erickson
How to Train Your Dragon John Powell arr. O'Loughlin
Hogan's Heroes Jerry Fielding
Auckland Youth Symphonic Band, is Auckland's oldest youth concert band led by Music
Director Michael Jamieson. The Band was founded by the late Hugh Dixon in 1967, as a fun
outlet for the talents of his music students. Rod McLeay QSM took the baton in 1977 and,
after 41 years at the helm, passed it to Michael in 2019 who is growing the numbers and
repertoire of the young players. The Band rehearses on Monday nights 7pm to 9pm at
Freemans Bay Community Center, 52 Hepburn St, Ponsonby. Wind, Brass and Percussion
players and supporters are welcome. Email aucklandband@gmail.com or ph text Manager
Dianne on 022-643-9320
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Bay Cities' Symphonic Band
Music Director: John Snowling
Programme:
Alvamar Overture James Barnes
Shenandoah arr. Leonard Bernstein trans.
Brian Bowen
Mt. Everest Rossano Galante
The Golden Age of Broadway Rodgers and Hammerstein 2nd
arr. John Moss
In February 2005, a group of musicians and conductors came together to discuss the
possibility of the formation of an independent wind band in Hawke’s Bay, and as a result
Bay Cities’ Symphonic Band was born. We are a community organisation with members
ranging in age from high school music students to senior citizens. We encourage young
players in the Band and offer a sense of belonging whilst they learn about commitment and
respect, and improve their musical skills. We share a passion for promoting quality wind
band music throughout Hawke’s Bay. We strive for musical excellence whilst encouraging
friendship and camaraderie.
Bay Cities' Youth Concert Band
Music Direcrtor: Laura Grady
Programme:
The Muppet Show Theme Jim Henson and Sam Pottle arr.
Paul Murtha
Avenger's: Endgame Alan Silvestri arr. Michael Brown
Serenage for Horn(s) Barry Milner
Pink Panther Henry Mancini arr. John
Edmondson
Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End Hans Zimmer arr. Ted Ricketts
The Bay Cities' Youth Band is a medley of students and those who are still 'young at heart'.
Formed in September 2020 under the baton of Laura Grady, this will be their inaugural
performance at a National Band Festival
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Capital City Wind Band
Music Director: Simon Brew
Detonation Gary D Ziek
Fable Erik Morales
Remember Me (from Coco) Kristen Anderson-Lopez and
Robert Lopez arr. Johnnie Vinson
Finale from Serenade for Strings in C Major Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky arr.
Victor Lopez
As part of Wellington Symphonic Bands Inc., Capital City Wind Band provides opportunities
for musicians of all levels, from approximately grade 3 - 6, to perform together in a variety
of concerts and community events throughout the year. The band is suited to players of all
ages who want to enjoy playing and making music in a fun and supportive environment or
for those getting back into playing after a long break from their instrument. It's aim is to
make playing accessible to anyone with a focus on participation. The band enjoys
performing a wide range of music from classical standards to great film and pop music.
Capital City Wind band is led by Simon Brew, former musical director of the RNZAF Band
who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm
Glendowie College Concert Band
Music Director: Andrew Lile
Sound Innovations Fanfare R Sheldon
The Wind Rises J Hisaishi arr. K Morita
The Thunderer JP Sousa arr. J Bocook
Grease! W Casey and J Jacobs arr. J Moss
An inclusive, enjoyable and challenging musical experience is what the Glendowie College
Concert Band offers its members. It is an ensemble comprising nearly 50 members and
draws on students from years 9 to 13. It usually rehearses twice a week and performs at
school events, as well as regularly touring within New Zealand and overseas. Past successes
include gold awards at the KBB Music Festival in Auckland and the Rotorua Rhapsody
Festival. The band performs a range of music, with repertoire selected by student choice,
audience favourites and original works for band. Its members enjoy the wide variety of
musical styles they have the opportunity to perform, and Concert Band performances are
very popular with the whole Glendowie College school community.
8Lindisfarne College Symphonic Band
Music Director: Flemming Kristensen
Programme:
Dorchester March Eric Osterling
Magic Slides Wim Laseroms
Don't Stop Me Now Queen arr. Paul Murtha
Disco Lives arr. Johnnie Vinson
The Lindisfarne College Combined Symphonic Band comprises both junior and senior
musicians from the Concord Concert and Concord Symphonic bands. Performing in bands is
an integral part of everyday life at Lindisfarne College, whether it for chapel services, the
yearly gala day, the Performing Arts Festival, the blossom festival concert series or in
musical productions. The symphonic band enjoys performs a variety of music at various
events and occasions. Each year Lindisfarne College attends the National Band Festival and
hosts the Hawke’s Bay Festival of Bands.
Macleans College Concert Band
Music Director: Dr. Steve Miles
Programme:
The Witch and the Saint Steven Reineke
Concert Etude op. 49 Alexander Goedicke arr. David
Marlatt. Soloist - Shanhai Guan
Atlas William Palange
Manukau Academy Concert Band
Music Director: Aaron Vaofanua Path Not
Programme:
Taken Michael Sweeney
Sadness and Sorrow Purojekuto Musahi arr. Michael
Brown
Moon River Henry Mancini arr. Paul Cook
Arabian Dances Roland Barrett
Forget You Cee Lo Green arr. Michael
Brown
Manukau Academy Band started in 2015 as a small group of MCBers getting together to try
new instruments and have a good laugh at ourselves. From there, it grew from a desire to
make the fun, camaraderie, and musical experience we'd found in MCB available to
everyone, and was given a boost by a generous donation from the Lotteries Commission.
The band now has members ranging from youths and adults learning their very first
instruments, to more experienced musicians trying something new, to "lapsed" musicians
rediscovering music after decades away. We pride ourselves on being the bestest-estest (at
not taking ourselves too seriously), and we welcome anyone who's keen to get in there and
give it a go.
9Manukau Concert Band
Music Director: Tom Chester
Programme:
Whaanau Overture Anthony Ritchie
The Seal Lullaby Eric Whitacre. Soloist - Alex Bian
Shine as the Light Peter Graham
Manukau Concert Band is a community band with a membership of 40 to 45 musicians from
all over Auckland. The Band enjoys their close work within the community, playing at ANZAC
Day Services and regular formal concerts throughout the year. MCB have been a consistent
recipient of Gold awards at the annual National Concert Bands Festival where they has been
a regular participant since 1988. The band continues to perform at a high level, consistently
receiving awards for band, ensemble and solo performances. In 2016, Manukau Concert
Band was the inaugural winner of the The Royal New Zealand Navy Band Award for Band
Competition.
Napier Technical Memorial Band
Music Director: Christopher Wilson
Programme:
The Great Escape Berstein arr. Robert W Smith
Hymn of Joy Beethoven arr. Christopher
Wilson
Feed the Birds Sherman and Sherman arr.
Robert Longfield
A Fistful of Dollars Morricone arr. Christopher
Wilson.
Soloist - Christopher Wilson
Choral and Rock-out Ted Huggens
The Napier Technical Memorial Band, founded in 1929 as a brass band, is now a community
based symphonic band with a friendly family atmosphere. The band attracts a wide range
of ages, backgrounds and musical abilities with current members ranging in age from 12 to
87. We are an eclectic mix, including retirees, students, doctors, nurses and teachers, led by
our talented and very patient Musical Director, Christopher Wilson. We perform regularly
throughout the year: at ANZAC Day services, to celebrate Mother’s Day and Mid Winter
before ending the year carolling around the streets of Napier and Taradale leading up to
Christmas. With the addition of the Napier Tech Junior Band in 2019, the future of the band
looks healthy.
10North Shore Youth Symphonic Wind Band
Music Directors: Leah Munroe
Michelangelo Bisquera
Programme:
Dreams and Proclamations Roland Barrett
Shenandoah Frank Ticheli
Danzas Cubanas Robert Sheldon
The North Shore Youth Symphonic Wind Band is a multi-award winning concert band based
on Auckland's North Shore. The band's primary focus is on providing an environment in
which young brass, woodwind and percussion players can learn and excel at fun and
challenging music, alongside experienced conductors and talented fellow members. This is
done in a social environment in which members are able to meet and network with other
musicians.
Orewa College Concert Band
Music Director: David Popper
Programme:
The Dark Waters Matt Conaway
The Sun Will Rise Again Philip Sparke
Klezmer Dances Stephen Bulla
Tower of Power arr. Victor Lopez
Saint Kentigern Concert Band
Music Director: Mary Lin
Programme:
Wedding Dance Jacques Press
Endless Rainbow Brian Balmages
Bassoonata David Bennett.
Soloist - Daniel Huang
New York from 'East Coast Pictures' Nigel Hess
Saint Kentigern Concert Band is the premier auditioned ensemble of the college. The band
takes pride in performing for school and community events each year, and the its members
are active across several other music groups, sporting and academic endeavours for
competitive and service opportunities, helping the younger students to continue their music
journey and have a positive experience doing so. The band is excited and humbled to have
the opportunity to perform at the National Concert Band Festival this year. We hope you
will enjoy the repertoire presented this morning.
11UniBand
Music Director: Leo Jaffrey
Programme:
Oregon: Fantasy for Band Jacob de Haan
Still Time Rocielli Fernando
October Eric Whitacre
Founded in 2014, the UoA Concert Band is one of the University's many Clubs, with
members drawn from all faculties as well as the wider community. The group is committed
to producing high quality wind music and improving their level of musicianship while still
maintaining a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere.
Waikato Schools Symphonic Band
Music Director: Oliver Barratt
Angelic Festival Richard L. Saucedo
Campbell River Sketches Mark Williams
Beyond the Seven Hills Michael Sweeney
Doctor Who: Through Time and Space Murray Gold arr. Robert Buckley
The Waikato Schools’ Symphonic Band was formed in the 1980’s under the auspices of the
Waikato Youth Music Association. It caters for students from primary to junior high school,
filling the gap between school bands and the Waikato Youth Symphonic Band. It is currently
conducted by Oliver Barratt (who was himself a member of WSSB back in 2004). The band
would like to thank and acknowledge St Paul’s Collegiate School, Manuka Health, Waikato
Commercial Van Hire and all of the families, friends and teachers for supporting them in
getting here today. Their programme gets off to a triumphant start with Richard Saucedo’s
‘Angelic Festival’, before embarking on a musical journey which takes us on a trip through
British Columbia with Mark William’s ‘Campbell River Sketches’, crosses mysterious and
rugged hill country as depicted in ‘Beyond the Seven Hills’ by Michael Sweeney, and
concluding with music which will take you beyond our world on a journey through time and
space.
12Wellington City Concert Band
Music Director: Mike Ashton
Programme:
Arabesque Samuel R Hazo
Catch Me if You Can John Williams.
Soloist: Tessa Frazer
Kaikoura Andre Nowicki
Pineapple Poll, Movt. 3: Poll's Dance & Movt. 4: Finale Sir Arthur Sullivan arr. Charles
Mackerras and WJ Duthoit
The Wellington City Concert Band sits under the umbrella of Wellington Symphonic Bands
and is skilfully led by musical director, Mike Ashton. The band enjoys playing a dynamic and
varied programme of repertoire and puts on four to five concerts each year as well as
playing at other community events. Whilst fun and social, with the post-rehearsal-pub-meet
each week being a highlight, the band works hard to achieve excellence in their playing. The
band is excited to be playing once again at the NZCBA Festival and hopes you enjoy the
programme that has been prepared.
West City Concert Band
Music Director: Chad Davenport
Programme:
Commando March Samuel Barber ed. R Anderson
Collinsworth
Letters from Home Aaron Copland trans. Brian
Belski
Augueries of Innocence William Pitts
The West City Concert Band is a West Auckland community wind band, consisting of
volunteers who practice together weekly and perform at various events throughout
Auckland. The band is made up of people of all ages, and has encouraged many people to
renew their love of music and performing. The band rehearses on Wednesday nights at
Laidlaw College, Henderson. For more information please see www.westcityband.org or
email info@westcityband.org
13West City Youth Concert Band
Music Director: Lauren Raby
Programme:
Slava! Leonard Bernstein arr. Robert
Longfield
Old Churches Michael Colgrass
A Mother of a Revolution! Omar Thomas
Rolling Thunder Henry Fillmore ed. Robert Foster
Since 2014, West City Youth Concert Band connects high school age students from across
West Auckland (along with those who are young at heart or just starting out on their
instrument) with each other and provides a valuable educational opportunity to play in full
sized concert band. The band rehearses on Monday nights at Laidlaw College, Henderson.
For more information please see www.westcityband.org or email info@westcityband.org.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NEW ZEALAND CONCERT BANDS ASSOCIATION
The executive committee gives notice of the annual general meeting of the New
Zealand Concert Bands Association.
WHEN: 3.00PM, Sunday 10th October
WHERE: TO BE ADVISED
ZOOM LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE
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Solos and Ensembles
Adjudicators
Solos
Corporal Rebecca Steel - RNZAFB
As a Flute and Piccolo Player I have worked in all the major orchestras in Sydney, Wellington and
Christchurch, in both permanent positions and as a casual player. The highlight of my orchestral
career was playing in the Philharmonia in London when I took a year’s sabbatical in 1992. Whilst I
consider myself a performer first, throughout my playing career I have always taken great pleasure
in teaching students of all ages and levels. Since returning from Australia I have done some playing
work with the NZSO, the Wellington Vector Orchestra, the Days Bay Opera Company and the RNZAF
Band, and I have been taking some of the flute and woodwind classes at the NZSM at Victoria
University. To find out more about Rebecca, you can visit this website.
https://www.scotscollege.school.nz/music/book-a-music-lesson/flute/
Flight Sergeant Grant Myhill – RNZAFB
Grant is a Wellington based percussionist, who has played for Orchestra Wellington, the Royal New
Zealand Air Force Band (RNZAFB), the National Brass Band and many other ensembles. As a
kid, Grant always aspired to play in the National Band. The excitement of being selected and being
part of a group of amazing musicians from across NZ to play great music still motivates him to be the
best that he can be. With the National Band’s proposed tour of New Zealand, Grant hopes to meet
other percussionists and band leaders in the view of being available to share his knowledge and
skills. To find out more about Grant, you can visit his profile on the National Band of New Zealand
website. https://www.nationalband.co.nz/grant-myhill
Ensemble Adjudicators
Corporal Michael Costeloe – RNZAFB
Wellington born and bred trumpet player and composer Mike Costeloe is an active and integral
luminary of the Wellington music scene. He performs regularly in many different ensembles,
including the RNZAF Band, The Wellington Mingus Ensemble, and Bazurka. To see more of what
Michael gets up to, you can visit or follow his Facebook page, which he updates
regularly. https://www.facebook.com/Mike-Costeloe-Music-113306470486761/
Corporal Nick Walshe – RNZAFB
Kia ora, my name is Nick Walshe, and I’m a clarinetist based in the Wellington region. I’m currently
principal clarinet with Orchestra Wellington, and co-principal clarinet with the Royal NZ Air
Force Band. I’ve recently returned to Wellington after completing postgraduate studies at the
Schulich School of Music of McGill University in Montreal, Canada. I’m an experienced and
passionate musician, teacher, and arts administrator, having worked professionally in all three of
these disciplines over my career. To find out more about Nick, you can visit his website.
https://nickwalshe.co.nz/
Acknowledgement:
The New Zealand Concert Bands Association would like to express our deep gratitude to the
Royal New Zealand Air Force Band for their ongoing support of the NZCBA and concert
banding, nationally. Their dedication to our communities is stellar and we appreciate their
support.
16Schedule
Time Slot Solo / Ensemble item
8:30 am Solos 1 1. Napier Technical Memorial - Christopher Wilson
60 min (O)
2. Macleans College – Nany Chen (S)
3. Macleans College – Iris Wu (S)
4. Linidisfarne College – Quinn Le Lievre (S)
5. Lindisfarne College – Leo Guo (S)
6. Lindisfarne College – Antoni Milewski (S)
9:30 am Solos 2 1. Lindisfarne College – William Duncan (S)
50 mins 2. Lindisfarne College – Eric Guo (S)
3. Wellington City- Tessa Frazer (T)
4. Wellington City – James North (O)
5. Wellington City – Jess Dewhurst (O)
10:20 am Break 10 mins
10:30 am Solos 3 1. Glendowie College – Hannah Watson (S)
60 mins 2. Glendowie College – Abhi Puthigae (S)
3. Glendowie College – Sora Endo (S)
4. Manukau Concert Band – Kirsty Clearwater (O)
5. West City Band – Charlotte Marriott (S)
6. West City Band – Talia Thomson (T)
11:30 am Solos 4 1. West City Band – Catherine Webb (O)
50 mins 2. West City Band – Milli Manins (S)
3. West City Band – Maia O’Connell (T)
4. Napier Technical Memorial – Kristyn Keats (S)
5. Napier Technical Memorial – Cameron Boyle (S)
12:20 pm Break 25 mins Lunch
12:45 pm Ensembles 1 1. West City Horns
60 mins 2. West City Oboe Trio
3. West City Trio
4. West City Youth Quintet
5. West City Flute Duet
1:45 pm Ensembles 2 1. Manukau Concert Band – Double Duo
60 mins 2. Manukau Concert Band – Saxomaphones
3. Glendowie College – Giocoso Dance Cooperative
4. Glendowie College – Group: Douglas Coombes
5. Glendowie College – Glendowie Drum Collective
6. Macleans Trio
2:45 pm Break – 15 minutes
3.00 pm Ensembles 3 1. AWO – Cosmos Saxophone Quartet
60 mins 2. AWO – KioKio Sax Quartet
3. AWO – The Smiley Faces
4. AYSB – Double Trouble
5. Wellington City – Nothing But Treble
6. Wellington City – Just the Two of Us
17Schedule – cont.
4.00 pm Ensembles 1. Capital City – Mei Musicians
4 2. Capital City – The Brasshoppers
60 mins 3. Capital City – Simon Says Saxes
4. Capital City – Blown Away
5. Capital City – Capital Qwindtet
6. North Shore Youth Symphonic Winds – Percussion
Ensemble
5:00 pm Break – 20 minutes
5.20 pm Solos 5 1. AWO – Bronwyn Patterson (O)
60 mins 2. AWO – Mark Scaletti (O)
3. AWO – Rosene Spence (O)
4. AWO – Eve Teo (O)
5. AYSB – Blaze Webster (S)
6. Saint Kentigern College – Steven Yu (S)
6:20 pm Solos 6 1. Saint Kentigern College – Ethan Fung (S)
60 mins 2. Saint Kentigern College – Elissa Wu (S)
3. Saint Kentigern College – Charles Sang (S)
4. Saint Kentigern College – Jason Wong (S)
5. Saint Kentigern College – Evan Metcalfe (S)
6. NSYSWB – Linda Filimoehala (O)
7:20 pm Solos 7 1. NSYSWB – Yvonne Wang (T)
40 mins 2. NSYSWB – Maisy Cai (T)
3. NSYSWB – Petra Damianovich (S)
4. NSYSWB – Emily Murphy (S)
8:15 pm Prizegiving
WE WANT YOU
The NZCBA would like to issue a general call to action. We want you! The output of the
executive committee is extensive and as we are all volunteers, the executive would like
to invite members of our community to sign up to our working group email list.
The working group will be called upon when the executive needs help with tasks such as
making venue bookings or other lite administration tasks. No obligation and completely
confidential
Follow this QR Code to sign up!
18Workshops, Masterclasses and Seminars
This year NZCBA is happy to be able to continue to offer engaging workshops and
masterclasses to our festival participants. We carry on with this initiative recently introduced
to the festival at the Wellington Festival in 2018 and are happy to have expanded the offering
to include seminars from members of our communities. As well as instrumental workshops
and masterclasses given by professionals in the field, we will be offering community seminars
aimed at supporting our bands with topics that may not be offered elsewhere. These will be
delivered by members of our community, many of whom are experts in the field or
professionals in the industry.
Schedule
Time Workshop Facilitator Suitable for:
9:00 am What’s a Subdivison? Nick Walshe All musicians
9:45 am Brass, Practice and Warm-Up Techniques Michael Costeloe Brass
10:30 am Clarinet Masterclass (sign up via form) Nick Walshe Clarinet
11.15 am Brass, Playing as a Section Michael Costeloe Brass
12.00 pm Community Workshop One Refer to description Everyone
12.45 pm Hitting vs Playing (Municipal Theatre) Grant Myhill Percussion
12.45 pm Community Workshop Two Refer to description All musicians
1.30 pm Tone Development on Flute I Rebecca Steel Flute / Piccolo
2.15 pm Community Workshop Three Refer to description Refer to descr.
3.00 pm When in Doubt, Roll Grant Myhill Percussion
3.45 pm Tone Development on Flute II Rebecca Steel Flute / Piccolo
4.30 pm Saxophone Masterclass (sign up via form) Michael Jamieson Saxophone
5.15 pm What’s a Subdivison? Nick Walshe All musicians
6.00 pm Brass, Practice and Warm-Up Techniques Michael Costeloe Brass
19What’s a Subdivision?
9.00 - 9.45 am
Nick Walshe, Clarinet RNZAF
(Repeated at 5.15 pm)
A look at techniques, tips and tricks for playing rhythmically and accurately, together as a section.
Learn how to get the most from your metronome, and how to master your inner sense of pulse.
This workshop is open to all musicians of all levels. Please bring your instrument along.
Brass, Practice and Warm-up Techniques
9.45 - 10.30 am
Corporal Michael Costeloe, Trumpet RNZAF
(Repeated at 6.00 pm)
This workshop will look at key practice and warm-up techniques for brass instruments.
The workshop is open to brass players of all levels. Please bring your instrument and your band
music along.
Clarinet Masterclass
10.30 - 11.15 am
Nick Walshe, Clarinet RNZAF
A masterclass in clarinet playing, technique and style.
This masterclass is aimed at players of grade three and above, however all clarinet players are
welcome to attend to watch.
Nick is currently principal clarinet of Orchestra Wellington and holds a Master’s in Music from
Schulich School of Music of McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Brass, Playing as a Section
11.15 - 12.00 pm
Corporal Michael Costeloe, Trumpet RNZAF
This workshop will look at techniques, tips and tricks for playing across and with each of the brass
sections of the concert band.
The workshop is open to brass players of all levels. Please bring your instrument and your band
music along.
Community Workshop One: Band Management
12.00 - 12.45 pm
Chad Davenport, Lauren Raby, Aaron Vaofunua, Anthony Yelavich
This community workshop is split into two parts:
1. Youth and Training Bands
Join Chad Davenport and Lauren Raby, Musical Directors of West City Concert Band and West City
Youth Concert Band, and Aaron Vaofanua, Musical Director of Manukau Academy Band to hear
about the journey of starting a secondary community band.
This workshop is open to all will consist of a conversation around running secondary
bands, challenges and tips.
2. Incorporated Societies – Law Update (12.25pm)
This workshop is highly recommended for committee members of community bands, however, is
open to all.
20In March 2021, the Government introduced a bill into parliament to repeal and replace the
Incorporated Societies Act 1908 – an out-of-date statute that currently regulates
incorporated societies, the entity of choice of many community groups including community concert
bands.
Join Anthony Yelavich, a solicitor in the Corporate Advisory Practice Group of Russell McVeagh, to
hear about key updates to the law and how this will affect administering concert bands.
Community Workshop Two
12.45 - 1.30 pm
Kathleen Mulligan, Graham Trail
This workshop is split into two parts:
1. The World of Warm-ups for Home Practice
Like an overture, the warmup prepares us for what is to come: settling our minds and bodies. Here’s
a few thoughts and tips on how to become more productive by warming up your brain, your body,
your hands and your musical soul.
The workshop is open to all players. Please bring along your instrument.
This workshop will be presented by Kathleen Mulligan, who has warmed up many concert bands of
all abilities. She plays flute, most reeds and bass guitar and loves warmups!
2. The Digital Musician (1.10pm)
How many trees worth of music does the average concert band contain in their library?
This workshop will cover the benefits of paperless playing. Tips on scanning, storing, organising,
editing, annotating digital scores, and using them in performance situations. Forscore (for Apple
IOS devices) on an iPad Pro will be used as an example. Most of the information will be equally
relevant to other software and hardware combinations.
This workshop is open to all and is facilitated by Graham Trail, a bass player with extensive
experience playing with concert bands, musical theatre bands and more – having used almost
exclusively this digital music system for over 15 years.
Hitting vs Playing (MAIN THEATRE STAGE)
12.45 - 1.30 pm
Flight Seargent Grant Myhill, Percussion RNZAF
This interactive workshop will cover the differences between just hitting percussion instruments
versus playing them. Players will be shown a variety of techniques to use on tuned and untuned
percussion with a focus on timbre and sound quality.
This workshop is aimed at percussion players but open to all. Please bring along your
own percussion sticks and mallets.
Tone Development on Flute Part I
1.30 - 2.15 pm
Corporal Rebecca Steel, Flute RNZAF
This workshop is split into two parts, both are open to Flute and Piccolo players of any level. Please
bring your instruments along.
This workshop will cover the following areas of flute playing, with a specific focus on tone and
intonation including:
• how to play high notes softly; and
21• how to play loudly and in tune.
Piccolo
A look at tone, intonation and how to play with in balance with the rest of your band or ensemble.
Rebecca Steel is an accomplished flautist, having worked in all the major orchestras in Sydney,
Wellington and Christchurch and the Philharmonia Orchestra in London in both permanent positions
and as a casual player. Rebecca started teaching, aged sixteen, for the Christchurch School of
Instrumental Music and has always held teaching positions in schools and Universities throughout
her career.
Community Workshop Three
2.15 - 3.00 pm
Tom Chester, Simon Brew
This workshop is split into two parts:
1. Tonguing 101 – A Guide to Brass Articulation
Provided by Tom Chester, this workshop will cover techniques, tips and tricks relating to articulation
for brass. This workshop is open to brass players of any ability level, bring your mouthpiece!
Tom Chester is the Musical Director of Manukau Concert Band. He studied trombone at the Royal
Marine School of Music in United Kingdom, also serving in the Band of Her Majesty’s Band of the
Royal Marines. In New Zealand Tom was a member of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band for six
years, in solo horn and piano, and orchestrates music for the Auckland Philharmonia and Sony Music
New Zealand.
2. Smarter Practice – Faster Results! (2.40pm)
This workshop will look at how you can make the most of your practice time by practicing
smarter. Listen and learn as Simon Brew demonstrates some techniques for practicing tricky
passages. This workshop is open to everyone, no instruments required.
Simon Brew conducts the Capital City Wind Band and is a classical saxophonist. As well as being the
prior principal saxophone for the Centre Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band, Simon also
conducted the RNZAF Band for four years until 2017.
When in Doubt, Roll
3.00 - 3.45pm
Flight Seargent Grant Myhill, Percussion RNZAF
This workshop will cover snare drum technique, going through a number of stick exercises designed
to develop balance between both hands and how to improve a player’s snare drum roll.
This workshop is aimed at percussion players of any level. Please bring your drum sticks and, if able,
a practice pad.
Tone Development on Flute Part II
3.45 - 4.30 pm
Corporal Rebecca Steel, Flute RNZAF
This workshop is split into two parts, both are open to Flute and Piccolo players of any level. Please
bring your instruments along.
This workshop will cover the following areas of flute playing, with a specific focus on tone and
intonation including:
• how to develop a stronger low register;
22• how to articulate without losing tone quality; and
• starting notes with soft tonguing.
Piccolo
A look at tone, intonation and how to play with in balance with the rest of your band or ensemble.
Rebecca Steel is an accomplished flautist, having worked in all the major orchestras in Sydney,
Wellington and Christchurch, and the Philharmonia Orchestra in London in both permanent
positions and as a casual player. Rebecca started teaching, aged sixteen, for the Christchurch School
of Instrumental Music and has always held teaching positions in schools and Universities throughout
her career.
Saxophone Masterclass
4.30 - 5.15 pm
Michael Jamieson
A masterclass in saxophone playing, technique and style.
This masterclass is aimed at players of grade 5 – 8 proficiency, however all saxophone players are
welcome to attend and watch.
Michael Jamieson is the saxophone teacher at the University of Auckland. He studied in Wellington
before heading to Europe (Netherlands/France) where he completed his Masters in Saxophone
Performance. He has performed regularly with the APO, NZSO and during his time in the
Netherlands, with the Rotterdam Philharmonic and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestras. On returning
to NZ, he established the NZ Classical Saxophone Summer School. Michael is a Selmer-Paris, Buffet-
Crampon and D’Addario Woodwinds Performing Artist. He joined the AYSB as Musical Director in
2019.
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