2024 Marion City Band Heads to New Zealand
| Type of post: | Brass Band news item |
| Sub-type: | No sub-type |
| Posted By: | Jenny DOE |
| Status: | Current |
| Date Posted: | Mon, 19 Aug 2024 |
Marion City Band Heads to New Zealand for Prestigious Band Championship
Did you know that the City of Marion boasts one of the most active brass bands in South Australia, possibly even Australia?
For over 50 years Marion City Band has been entertaining our City, providing quality music to accompany civic ceremonies such as Australia Day, ANZAC Day and Christmas pageants. The band also provides a valuable outlet for musicians of all ages and skill level to reach their musical potential in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Competitions are an important component of brass band culture. During brass band competitions each band perform major works, sacred pieces, marches and entertainment pieces to showcase their talents and improve musical skills. In the past 12 months Marion City Band has competed in the South Australian Band Championships, Australian National Brass Band Championships (held in Adelaide in April 2024) and most recently, the New Zealand Brass Band Championships.
In July 2024, Marion City Band took a group of approximately 30 musicians ranging in age from 17 years – 65 years to the New Zealand Brass Band Championships. Marion City Band was one of 10 bands in the B grade division and competed against bands from Tonga, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and NSW’s City of Parramatta. The standard of competition was exceptionally high. While Marion City Band didn’t place, the experience was an enjoyable one for the band and fantastic memories were made.
If you’re a brass musician or percussionist, or are interested in learning, Marion City Band would love you to hear from you!
Marion City Band rehearses in their Edwardstown band hall every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm.
New members are always welcome and the band is particularly in need of experienced cornet and percussion players. Beginners are encouraged to attend the Warriparinga Brass development band, which rehearses prior to the senior band, from 6pm – 7pm. Instruments can be provided at no charge and tutoring can be provided.
For more information visit marioncityband.org or email: secretary@marioncityband.org
Did you know that the City of Marion boasts one of the most active brass bands in South Australia, possibly even Australia?
For over 50 years Marion City Band has been entertaining our City, providing quality music to accompany civic ceremonies such as Australia Day, ANZAC Day and Christmas pageants. The band also provides a valuable outlet for musicians of all ages and skill level to reach their musical potential in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Competitions are an important component of brass band culture. During brass band competitions each band perform major works, sacred pieces, marches and entertainment pieces to showcase their talents and improve musical skills. In the past 12 months Marion City Band has competed in the South Australian Band Championships, Australian National Brass Band Championships (held in Adelaide in April 2024) and most recently, the New Zealand Brass Band Championships.
In July 2024, Marion City Band took a group of approximately 30 musicians ranging in age from 17 years – 65 years to the New Zealand Brass Band Championships. Marion City Band was one of 10 bands in the B grade division and competed against bands from Tonga, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and NSW’s City of Parramatta. The standard of competition was exceptionally high. While Marion City Band didn’t place, the experience was an enjoyable one for the band and fantastic memories were made.
If you’re a brass musician or percussionist, or are interested in learning, Marion City Band would love you to hear from you!
Marion City Band rehearses in their Edwardstown band hall every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm.
New members are always welcome and the band is particularly in need of experienced cornet and percussion players. Beginners are encouraged to attend the Warriparinga Brass development band, which rehearses prior to the senior band, from 6pm – 7pm. Instruments can be provided at no charge and tutoring can be provided.
For more information visit marioncityband.org or email: secretary@marioncityband.org
