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.
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