In addition to a fine band web-site, the Harrogate Band maintains what is likely the most complete collection of links to brass band resources. The site’s title, “The Internet Bandsman’s ‘Everything Within’” (IBEW) is a nod to the Victorian domestic how-to handbook, “Enquire Within Upon Everything.”
At the IBEW site you will find thousands of links to brass band information organized by the following categories:
- UK Brass Bands
- Overseas Bands
- Brass Ensembles
- Wind & Concert
- People
- Instruments
- Organisations
- Events
- Books & Music
- Other Suppliers
- Reference
- Humour
From the front page:
The complete information resource for brass bands world-wide. All entries completely free, including events diary, vacancies and mini web pages.
The world’s most comprehensive collection of links to Brass Band related web sites, contacts, addresses and reference information. A complete directory of brass band web sites across the world, brass ensembles, other bands, people, suppliers, music, books, CDs, instruments, recordings, services, organisations, contest, concert and festivals details and diary, vacancies, history, championships, humour, vintage pictures, brass band genealogies, extinct bands, and much more! Over 7,000 entries to explore. Serving the brass band community since 1997, with over 1000 visitors per day.
Brass Band Resources - The Internet Bandsman’s “Everything Within”
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Written by Ian McKenzie on June 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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Waitakere City Brass
Waitakere City “Trusts” Brass was established in 1923 as the New Lynn Citizens Band. In 1938, just prior to the advent of World War II they disbanded. Happily, 13 years later they re-formed and entered the New Zealand National Championships in the ‘D’ Grade. After winning D’ Grade title in 1958 they were promoted to the ‘C’ Grade, but lingered there for 18 years.
The band’s fortunes took a major upturn in 1970 when the Reverend Tom Hill (ex Salvation Army) was appointed as Musical Director. Under his expert guidance the band won the National ‘C’ Grade title in 1976 and the ‘B’ Grade title in 1980, leading to ‘A’ Grade status for the first time in the band’s history.
Due to sponsorship issues, the band underwent a series of name changes, which caused a large amount of confusion to its supporters. However, the band went from strength to strength and, in 1990 won the New Zealand National Championships for the first time, under the baton of Alan McKenzie.
In 1995 the band toured the UK and Denmark under the baton of David Chaulk. During the tour the band performed with Leyland, Williams Fairey and CWS Glasgow bands and competed at the Pontins championships. It was at these championships that the band met their next Musical Director, Howard Taylor. Howard moved to New Zealand in 1997 and had success winning the hymn and test at the 1997 New Zealand Nationals. Nine years after winning its first A Grade National championship the band won the National Championships again in 1999, winning every prize at the contest.
A highlight of Howard Taylor’s time with the band was the all expenses paid trip to represent New Zealand at the 2001 Chinese New Year parade in Hong Kong.
Following Howard Taylor’s move to Australia the band is under the baton of Andrew Snell. Another Brit, Andrew spent 11 years as Bass Trombonist with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band. In 2003 the band traveled to Newcastle, NSW to compete in the Australian National Brass Band Championships where it was crowned National Champions of Australia for the first time.
In 2004 following the departure of Andrew Snell to Australia, the band employed Garry Cutt to take the band to the nationals in Christchurch.
Following the contest, renowned conductor, tuba player, composer and arranger, Simon Kerwin took over as musical director.
2005 saw the band giving memorable concerts, including performing in front of 4,500 at The Trusts Stadium, Henderson and at the Crowne Plaza in the immensely successful, Jazz Mania concert.
The band are currently ranked 3rd in the 4barsrest Down Under Rankings and will embark on a European Tour in 2006.
Written by Ian McKenzie on April 29th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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April 30 Podcast…
< ?xml:namespace prefix ="" v />< ?xml:namespace prefix ="" o />< ?xml:namespace prefix ="" w />Welcome to another excellent Brass Band podcast, hosted by Lucas Burns. Just right click on the link at left and download the file to your hard drive and then enjoy! 19 minutes and 18 Mb. Today we are featuring the Waitakere City Brass from Auckland, New Zealand. Find them at http://www.waitakerebrass.com/ on the internet. Includes an interview with their Treasurer Ron Archer. Numbers played by the band are Festival March-Celebration by Leslie Condon, The Day Thou Gavest arranged by Philip Wilby, and Partita 2nd Movement by Philip Sparke.
Direct download: Brasscast30APR.mp3
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Written by Ian McKenzie on April 29th, 2006 with no comments.
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The Whangarei District Brass is situated in Northland New Zealand, about 170km North of the City of Auckland in the North Island.
The Start of another year has seen some new faces to the Band which has lifted our numbers to over 30 players. It is great to see the younger ones taking up the challenge of Brass.
Written by Ian McKenzie on November 1st, 2005 with no comments.
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