Congratulations to Simon Winship and Walter Hughes for being selected for the NZ Youth Band of 2021 under the talented MD Mr Alan Spence who for many years has been the MD of the A Grade Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass Band.
Simon originally played in the EBOP Brass Band but joined Hamilton Auxiliary in 2019 for our nationals so he is no stranger to our band. He is currently studying at the University of Waikato and it is awesome he has chosen to play with us again.
Recent pictures of Simon playing Baritone for an assessment and in the band room as a member of the percussion team.
Walter has been playing for 3.5 years beginning with cornet, baritone and now euphonium at Hamilton Auxiliary Brass. He is a student at Fraser High and is currently a member of the NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band 2020 as well.
Simon and Walter will both being playing baritone in the National youth band. We wish them both well!
