NZ Army Band to play at Te Puna
Interest is rising as high as the flagpole at the Te Puna Memorial Hall as next Sunday, November29 is the datewhen theNZArmyBand concert comes to Te Puna.
The world-famousNewZealand ArmyBand is touring the Central North Island during November. The live concert features theArmyBand showcasing its signature style through varied performance pieces, from traditional brass band to big band and the latest hits.
NewZealandArmyBand director of music, MajorGrahamHickman, DSD, said it would be a joyful, familyfriendly concert, with something for everyone.
“The band will be performing a variety of music, and is lucky to have anumberof very talented singers whowill be performing rock, jazz, and classical crossover.
“The band is excited to be spreading aroha and hope during uncertain times toNewZealanders,” he said.
“As a band, wereally enjoy the challenge of performing both traditional brass band music and moremodern hits. It is a greatway for us to showcase the talents of our 30-strong ensemble,” Hickman said.
Traditionally the band would have spent part of the year touring the world, but Covid-19 meant it had stayed local - andthe bandmembers did not mindat all.
Thenewchairman of the Te Puna Hall Committee Ian Duncalf said they have been thrilled at the level of local interest and support for the concert.
“This is the committee’s gesture of thanks to the Te Puna community for its patience over the long wait to have its Memorial Hall back.
“Andwereallyowethe Band itself ahuge thank you for fitting Te Puna into its programme after gaps were left by Covid cancellations.
“I’m hoping for a full house.” TheArmyBand’s performance will take place just aweek after what would have been the original Te Puna Hall’s 98th birthday – its formal openingwasheld onNovember22, 1922.
The Band has put together a programme thatcommemorates the past as well as celebrating the new. Special attention is to be paid to the plaques listing the namesof those whoserved in the two World Wars.
The concert starts at 2pm, admission is by donation.
Below: At the Te Puna concert special attention is to be paid to the memorial plaques listing the names of those who served in the two World Wars.