Farewell Tom - American Theme day

It is with sadness that the band farewelled Tom Evans today - our wonderful tenor horn player is going back to the USA to live and work and play (awesome brass music). Thank you Amanda and Craig for opening your home to us.

We decided to do an American themed fun and games day and celebration of Tom's playing in Hamilton City Auxiliary Brass and to wish him well for his future endeavours. We had some team games/activities such as tennis ball throwing, naughts and crosses, quizzes and mapping skills. All in all a lovely afternoon was had and some awesome kai brought to the table for afternoon tea.  Tom we're glad you brought us together but sad to see you go.

The band also decided to send you away with some lovely kiwiana gifts to remind you that we've got you in our heart and you will hopefully want to return some day!! (hint hint).

American Dress Ups

Fun and Games

Farewell Tom

A Cake for every situation

Just want to acknowledge Apri van Eyk who has put so much effort into making band feel more than a band, we are family to each other.  it is usual for Apri to bake lovely cakes and donuts for mid break and on special occasions she has worked her wonders by making beautiful cakes to celebrate the band and the special people in it. Thank you Apri for you wonderful baking from all of us at the Auxiliary Band.

Cake to celebrate the band's successes at nationals. Being second in NZ for D Grade bands is awesome.

Musical Director Te Red Hughes cutting the cake

Hamilton Auxiliary Brass Band celebrating - let them eat cake.

Walter has his birthday at every nationals, this year he had a special cake to celebrate in July. 

Apri made a birthday cake for Leighton

Dave (band supporter) had a birthday in September, seen with Anessa and Leighton.

And a cake to round off the year at Christmas time :)

10 Pin Bowling Team building

After the Waikato Show play out we went to 10 Pin Bowling to have some fun as a band...
The important things about 10 pin bowling: Food, the run up, the release, the score and of course the friendships and team building element of the activity!!

Food & Fun

The Run Up (and choosing the right bowling ball)

The Release

SCORES