Who: Players of wind, brass, bass guitar and percussion are welcome to register. This weekend brings to together people of all ages from all over New Zealand who share a love of playing concert band music.

Playing level required: Concert Band Weekend is for players at grade 3 to 4 band music level eg about grade 5+ in exams. You’ll meet on Friday evening, rehearse throughout the weekend, share a dinner & brunch together, and present a concert at 5pm on Sunday evening. You’ll play music, meet new music friends, confirm friendships with old friends, and have a wonderful weekend working with our MD, TBA.

Copies of music parts to be played during the weekend will be available on a google drive in early September for all those who have registered and paid. (This to be confirmed)

Cost for the weekend is $60: This includes morning and afternoon teas. Please pay by mid September to NZCBA bank account. 03-0642-0745055-002 (or 02) Include your Initial & Last Name, your Instrument eg V. Loud Tuba

Please note: family concessions can be arranged as can student prices. We’d rather have you there than have you miss out due to funds.

The Band Weekend 2020 is run under the auspices of the NZCBA, hosted by Whangarei Youth Music

WYM Website: https://www.whangareiyouthmusic.co.nz/

Band Weekend Schedule (this may be subject to slight changes)

Friday October 2 7- 9pm Registration and play through music

Saturday October 3 9am to 12.30pm Rehearse

12.30pm Lunch

1.30- 5pm Rehearsal

5.30pm Dinner

7.30pm -9pm Rehearsal

Sunday October 4 9am – 11:30am Rehearsal

11.30- 1pm Lunch/Free time

2-3 pm Concert – black & white dress code