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

WBOP Youth Day

Thank you Matamata Brass Band for organising the WBOP Youth Day. Musical directors for the day were: Malcolm Barr, Memorie Brookie and Te Reo Hughes. A number of the Brass Factory members went along for some excellent tutoring. Thanks to helpers from a range of bands who supported these young players.

Lunch time fun and games

Final Band Practice 26 November 2019

The band had its final practice on the 26th of November, and it was only fitting that the band dressed up in Christmas themed outfits to celebrate the season.

Tracey, Amelia and Lizzie

Lynn (as Mrs Claus)

James sporting some fine antlers

Leighton (Bass), and the trombones (Lynn, Isaac, Anessa, Sandra, Alex)

Back row cornets: Dana, Blake, Quentin, Greg, Aiko on Drums, Front row cornets, Quinn, Amelia and Lizzie.

Basses: John, Amanda and Leighton, Tenor horn: Sharon

Sorry about the smudged fingerprint... Leighton, Lynn, Isaac and Anessa (hidden), Julie and James.

John with his very merry b flat bass.

Amanda and Leighton Bass

Leighton and Lynn

A fun pic from the brass factory team

Lynn and Anessa

And just a crazy fun pic with Robert, Greg, Apri and Anessa