A little Info About The Band
Deco Bay Brass Band was formed in 2014 following the amalgamation of the Port of Napier Brass Band which was formed in 1868 and the Hastings Citizens’ Band which was formed in 1880. Combined we boast over 280 years of Brass Banding in the Hawke's Bay region. Both bands have a proud tradition of providing top quality musical performance to its greater public audience and this is attested to by the results both bands have achieved at both National and District Championship competitions. Several of our players have been awarded National Championship titles at National Brass Band Championships. Both bands have over their time been well placed in the B Grade Band Competition.
Objectives of the Band
The objectives of the Deco Bay Brass Band Inc are:
Teaching the playing of brass and percussion instruments, both solo and in concert performance.
Promoting the advancement and study of brass and percussion music.
Encouraging the appreciation of brass and percussion music by the public.
Teaching the playing of brass and percussion instruments, both solo and in concert performance.
Promoting the advancement and study of brass and percussion music.
Encouraging the appreciation of brass and percussion music by the public.
Musical Director
Following the resignation of Robbie Cargill, to focus on family time and professional development, we are on the hunt for a new MD.
If you would like to find out more, please contact us on decobaybrass@gmail.com, via our facebook page, or contact any band member you may know.
In the meantime, a trio of capable band members are sharing conducting duties and doing a great job!
If you would like to find out more, please contact us on decobaybrass@gmail.com, via our facebook page, or contact any band member you may know.
In the meantime, a trio of capable band members are sharing conducting duties and doing a great job!
Meet the Members
The Cornets
Soprano - Vacant
Solo Cornets - Christopher Wilson, Matthew Tuite, Angharad Evans
Repiano Cornet - Jill Fellowes
2nd Cornets - Teresa Simcox, Kathy Clark
3rd Cornets - Gary Mitchelmore, Max Jamieson
Soprano - Vacant
Solo Cornets - Christopher Wilson, Matthew Tuite, Angharad Evans
Repiano Cornet - Jill Fellowes
2nd Cornets - Teresa Simcox, Kathy Clark
3rd Cornets - Gary Mitchelmore, Max Jamieson
The Middle Section
Flugel - Vacant
Horns - Leighton McKay, Wayne Carpendale, Raewyn McIndoe, Christine Duffill, Ben Anderson
Euphoniums - Bernie Fail
Baritones - Lyndon Large
Flugel - Vacant
Horns - Leighton McKay, Wayne Carpendale, Raewyn McIndoe, Christine Duffill, Ben Anderson
Euphoniums - Bernie Fail
Baritones - Lyndon Large
The Trombones & Bottom End
Trombones - Carmel Spencer, Warwick Hankey & Barrie Mercer
BBb Basses - Mark Hankey, Nick Judd
EEb Basses - Alan Whyte, Andre Brown
Trombones - Carmel Spencer, Warwick Hankey & Barrie Mercer
BBb Basses - Mark Hankey, Nick Judd
EEb Basses - Alan Whyte, Andre Brown
Percussion
Cameron Brizzle, David O'Hanlon
Cameron Brizzle, David O'Hanlon