🎺 NZ Brass Band Champs Contest Wrap-Up 🎺

Day One Recap:

  • Anthony Smith: Champion of Open Slow Melody and Invitation Slow Melody

  • Hamish Williams: Champion of Junior Bass

Day Two Highlights:

  • Huge congratulations to the horn section for their fantastic performances in the Open Tenor Horn competition!

  • Special shoutout to Brad Mancer for securing third place in the Open Flugel Horn category – well done, Brad! 🥉

  • A massive round of applause for Luke Spence, who won the Open Euphonium with a narrow 0.5pt margin over Buzz Newtown – an incredible achievement, Luke! 🥇

  • And let’s not forget Anthony Smith for his outstanding victory in the Championship Cornet competition – you’ve made us all proud! 🌟

Friday Events:

  • Parade of Bands: 2nd place in A Grade Marching

  • 1st in Music with KC & The Sunshine Band's "That's The Way (I Like It)"

  • A Grade Stage Events:

    • 1st in the Sacred Item with David Chaulks' "And My Soul Overflow"

    • 1st in the Test Piece with Michael Ball's "Whitsun Wakes"

Own Choice - Saturday

  • Winning the Own Choice with Thierry Deleruyelle's "Sand and Stars"

Overall:

  • Wellington Brass winning the A Grade! 🏆

We’re incredibly proud of all our performers and their hard work and dedication. Keep shining and making beautiful music! 🎶

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