Monday, November 9, 2020

Hamilton City Brass Band Prize Giving 7 November 2020

AROUND THE WORLD - THE THEME YOU HAVE WHEN THERE IS NOWHERE ELSE TO GO!!

After an un precedented year interrupted by the worldwide pandemic of Covid19 we at Hamilton City Brass were fortunate to share an evening together celebrating the year that was.  

We remembered cancelled events: regionals, nationals, play outs... we also celebrated all that band members did to keep our organisation moving forward. Thanks to band President Walter Genefaas and his team on the committee, the musical directors Mason Elliott (Senior Band), Te Reo Hughes (Auxiliary Band), Malcolm Barr and Tracey Seifert (Brass Factory) for keeping the show on the road, so to speak. 

When we first entered the Koru Lounge we were met by hosts Caleb and Emma who got us to fill in our departure cards sharing with everyone locations we had been to around the world and where we want to travel to. Let's face it, as per many kiwis we are great travellers and have explored many places in our time.

Caleb & Emma with Natalie

Where shall we go to next??? Yeah, home is a good location - and like many kiwis summer holidays around New Zealand sound like a good plan!














Cameron presented the highest attendance award for Auxiliary to Quentin and Leighton.


Simon presented the attendance award for senior band to Reuben and Ross and Stephen (absent)

Walter giving his presidents report

Malcolm presented players of brass factory their certificates: Katie, Abby, Sandra, Anessa, Torrie and Daniel

Malcolm presents the Most improved award for the senior band to Daniel

Malcolm awards Mike with his long service award

Auxiliary Section of the Year: Baritones and Euphoniums
Te Reo presented the award to Walter, Simon, Daniel and Lyz


Senior Band Section of the Year: Horns
Malcolm presented the award to Te Reo and Robyn

Lyz presented the Auxiliary Bands Person of the Year award to Sandra
Senior Band Bands Person of the Year Stephen (absent)




Saturday, November 7, 2020

7 November - Morrinsville Market Day

Morrinsville Market Day organisers have been raving about the day Hamilton Auxiliary Brass came to town.  So much so that we've been officially informed that we are to be welcomed back at a future date. This privilege is not afforded to every group who performs, so well done team! People commented that they enjoyed our mix of old and new, easy listening tunes such as: Hit the Road Jack, Puttin' on the Ritz, (Everything I do) I do it for you, Sweet Caroline, Monsters Inc., Instant Concert... some even complimented our MD Te Reo Hughes personally with their joyous tears explaining what it meant to hear live brass music again. 

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this, our second official play out in town... (yes, February feels like a long time ago when we played alongside Hamilton City Brass Senior Band at the Gardens Arts Festival). Band members felt a huge sense of accomplishment for having this play out.  It certainly was a case of better late than never! 

Leighton had a very lonely role in the back row in the bass section, so much so that actually, he was the bass section. This was the one time the band has heard Te Reo request for Leighton to play his signature volume, commonly known in band terms as LL (Leighton Loud). It was a bit of a tough ask for one lonely Eb Bass to hold its own up against a trombone section of five, and a full cornet and horn section. Alas, he relished the opportunity to perform in his own town along with his family (Quentin, Sandra and Anessa) and other locals (Torrie and George). A few people asked about the latest music addition "Morrinsville March," to which Leighton replied, "the band is working on it."

At the end of the concert and second run through of Instant Concert the band silenced for the audience while Todd and Malcolm set about playing a special tune for Sarah who celebrated her birthday with the band!! 

Thank you to helpers who played on the day: Malcolm, Sergio and Todd who so generously gave up their time to support our play out. 

Thank you once again to Richard Lummus for your photography. 




MD Te Reo leads the way


Sarah celebrating her birthday with the band

Todd and Rowan

Torrie

Lynn on Bass Trombone

Leighton on EbBass

Dana and Todd.                              Alex and Torrie


Walter

Euphoniums and Baritones

George, Dana, Todd and Rowan on Front Row.
 Sue, Quinn, Sarah and Lizzie on the back Row

George and Dana

Glenn on Tenor Horn

Leighton and Torrie.                   Quentin on Flugalhorn

Samantha on Tenor Horn

George, Dana, Todd, Rowan and Quentin. 
Quinn, Sarah and LIzzie


The Trombone Section: Alex, Robert, Sandra, Anessa, Lynn

Malcolm and Robbie








Play out for Friends and Family - Christmas tunes, solos and a family band.

After a year of many rehearsals, the merry cherry and bright came to town with our friends and family play out. We invited guests to watch t...