2008 New Zealand Championships - Preview: D Grade

Lots of first time appearances for many in this section...

Christchurch Convention Centre
Adjudicator: Peter Adams
Own Choice Music
Saturday 12 July 3.30pm

A slightly less intense format, the D Grade event includes an Own Choice, Sacred item and stage march.

Four of the five bands competing this year have not been seen at the Nationals for several years.

Own choice music includes Facets of Glass, Indian Summer and Glasshouse Sketche

Motueka Municipal Band
Musical Director: John Rimmer

Past NZ Nationals track record:
2007 DNC
2006 DNC
2005 DNC

New Brighton Silver Band
Musical Director: Jeff Hill

Past NZ Nationals track record:
2007 DNC
2006 DNC
2005 DNC

Rangiora Brass
Musical Director: Graeme Aldridge

Past NZ Nationals track record:
2007 DNC
2006 DNC
2005 DNC

Roxburgh Pioneer Generation Brass
Musical Director: Allan Brown

Past NZ Nationals track record:
2007 2nd
2006 1st
2005 DNC

Sumner Silver Band
Musical Director: Ray Blampied

Past NZ Nationals track record:
2007 DNC
2006 DNC
2005 DNC