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New Zealand National Championships

A Grade Summary

Year Winners Conductor Test piece
2012 Woolston Brass
From Ancient Times
Graham Hickman Sacred work, Breathless of Souls, Own Choice
2011 Woolston Brass Graham Hickman Hymn, Les Preludes and Own Choice
2010 Woolston Brass
On the Shoulders of Giants
Graham Hickman The Torchbearer, Peter Graham and Own Choice
2009 Woolston Brass
Dreams
Graham Hickman Hymn, Paganini Variations, Own Choice
2008 Brisbane Excelsior
Harmony Music
Howard Taylor Ballet for Band, Horovitz
2007 Brisbane Excelsior (Australia)
Music of the Spheres
Howard Taylor Concerto No.1 for Brass Band by Derek Bourgois
2006 Woolston Brass
Extreme Makeover
Dave Gallaher Between the Moon and Mexico (Sparke)
2005 Gothenburg Brass
Les Preludes
B. Eklund St Magnus, Kenneth Downie


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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