News

24 Aug 2009

State Championship Victory!







There were smiles and cheers all around at the 2009 NSW State Championships when Warringah Concert Brass were declared 2009 A Grade Champions.






Winning the NSW A grade Championship in the Band’s 30th year was a bonus for Musical Director John Saunders, President Bob O'Brien, founder Jack Saunders, and the Band and all its supporters!

The contest saw some close competition, with WCB winning the aggregate score by only one point over Holroyd City Band. Willoughby City Band also put in a very strong performance by winning the Hymn and Test sections of the event.






Results:

1. Warringah (John Saunders), Odyssey, 42+92+96=230
2. Holroyd (Mark Ford), Essence of Time, 43+93+93=229
3. Willoughby (Warrick Tyrell), Paganini Variations, 44+94+89=227
4. St Marys (Paul Terracini), Essence of Time, 40+89+90=219
5. Waratah (Warrick Tyrell), Dances and Arias, 39+85+94=218

11 May 2009

Warringah is moving up in the world

As the results of excellent acheivements in the last few competitions, Warringah is now ranked amongst the top 100 brass band in the world, and currently resides in the 91st position.

In addition to this wonderful result, WCB is now ranked the 4th best in Australia!!!

1st Brisbane Excelsior
2nd Kew Band Melbourne
3rd Gunnedah Shire Band
4th Warringah Concert Brass

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who contributed to this magnificent result.

13 Apr 2009

Warringah's best result ever!

Warringah Concert Brass and Warringah Youth Brass competed in the National Band Championships over the Easter weekend with huge success!

The senior band competed in Open A Grade against 13 other bands from around Australia and was placed a very pleasing 4th. This is Warringah’s best result ever in an A Grade National Championships with a total score of 479. The band was placed 4th overall; however we were delighted to be placed 1st in the Stage March and 3rd in the Own Choice selection. Months of hard work from players and our dedicated MD, John Saunders, have seen Warringah Concert Brass climb back to the top of A Grade and we couldn’t be happier! Congratulations must go to Gunnedah Shire Band who placed 1st, Kew Band Melbourne 2nd and City of Holroyd Band in 3rd position.

Warringah Youth Brass took to the stage as the only band in their section (Junior B Grade). However they have proved once again that they are a strong, talented group of youngsters who indeed deserve to be recognised as Australia’s top B Grade Junior band. Many thanks to the parents who have given their time and support to the kids. Look out Junior A grade!


The solo competition saw some great results from both the junior and senior bands.

Most outstanding results on the day included:

Steven English – 1st – Open Soprano Cornet
Scott Frankcombe – 1st – Open Bb Tuba
Vaughan Price – 2nd – Open Flugel Horn
Matthew Hurditch – 2nd – Junior Euphonium
Jeremy Lloyd – 1st – Junior Baritone


Full results can be found on the NSW Band Association’s website….. www.bandnsw.com


Congratulations to everyone who participated over the weekend; we had some great results and look forward to another successful year ahead!

9 Feb 2009

Committee for 2009

The 2009 Annual General Meeting of Warringah Concert Brass Inc. took place on Monday 9th February.

During the meeting new officers were elected.

The Management Committee for 2009 are:

President_________Robert O’Brien
Vice President____ Kevin Dallas
Secretary________ Sarah Noble
Treasurer _______ Glenda Lloyd
Music Director ____ John Saunders
Senior Band Rep __ Stacey Gamlin
Junior Band Rep __ Matthew Hurditch


Other Office bearers are:

Asst Music Director ___________ Anthony Brahe
Asst Music Dir.(Youth Band) ____ Kimberley Lovell
Librarian ____________________Jack Saunders
Quartermaster _______________ Anne Lovell
Public Officer ________________ Anne Lovell

25 Jan 2009

Great start to 2009

The first rehearsal for 2009 saw Warringah Concert Brass combine with Warringah Youth Brass in preparation for the annual Beacon Hill Australia Day celebration.

WCB’s social secretary Colin Burrows, organised an “Australia” theme for the first get-together with some interesting entries.

The majority of both bands made the effort, with the stand-out winner of the best Aus look being Max from the Youth Band, creating the “Mini Me” look with organiser, Colin Burrows.