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Christmas in Brass Concert: Sunday 13th December 2015
LAKE MACQUARIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, WARNERS BAY It was a joyful occasion, with a selection of traditional Christmas Carols and Christmas Tunes delighting the audience of about one hundred, many of whom were regulars and Friends of CNL Brass. In all, twenty-one numbers were presented. The Concert opened with Christmas Day, the third movement from
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Brilliance of Brass Concert: Saturday 10th October 2015
CAPITOL THEATRE, TAMWORTH Tamworth RSL Brass Band hosted a visit by CNL Brass on the weekend of 10/11 October. Both bands had a social lunch together on the Saturday and spent several hours of individual band rehearsals, followed by a combined rehearsal. This was in preparation for the annual Brilliance of Brass Concert, organised by
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Movie Magic Concert: Sunday 20th September 2015
LAKE MACQUARIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, WARNERS BAY “Movie” Magic provided the audience with a selection of numbers that have been very popular over the years, mainly from movies. The Concert opened with The Imperial March from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, regarded as the anthem of the Galactic Empire. The first half also included
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Wallsend Winter Carnivale: Sunday 9th August 2015
CNL Brass provided “music on the march” as the band participated in the Grand Parade at the Wallsend Winter Carnivale. Colonel Bogey was the chosen march. The parade route along Nelson Street was crowded with spectators, who were generous in their applause. The Carnivale is in its 30th year. CNL Brass led the first Grand
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John Kellaway’s Farewell Lunch: Sunday 5th July 2015
WALLSEND DIGGERS CLUB John Kellaway commenced his role as Musical Director of CNL Brass in May 2013. He has been dedicated to this role and a real inspiration for members of the band. Due to a change in his academic commitments as a lecturer in the Faculty of Music, University of Newcastle, he had to
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“Crossroads” Christian Fellowship Concert: Thursday 18th June 2015
ST ANDREWS CHURH HALL, MAYFIELD CNL Brass presented the first of two one hour variety concerts to an audience of about fifty developmentally disabled people on Thursday evening. Their response to the music of a brass band is enthusiastic, with spontaneous applause after every number. There are two members of the audience, David and Darryl,
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“Musical” Magic Concert: Sunday 24 May 2015
LAKE MACQUARIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, WARNERS BAY This Concert provided the audience with a selection of music from Musicals, both stage and screen. The Concert opened with a medley of ten tunes from Show Boat, a 1927 Broadway production, including Make Believe, Dance Away the Night and Ol’ Man River. A medley of six tunes
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ANZAC Day: Saturday 25 April 2015
Dawn Service: CNL Brass supported Pelican Flat RSL Sub Branch by providing the music for the Dawn Service. Principal cornet Bruce Fletcher played the Last Post and Reveille from an elevated platform just above and to the rear of the Memorial, being clearly visible to all assembled. The 100th Anniversary of ANZAC Service was unique
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Vintage Brass Concert: Sunday 22 March 2015
LAKE MACQUARIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, WARNERS BAY This Concert was a trip down memory lane, featuring Concert Items, but also including a Test Item from years gone by. A lively start was provided with the 1897 March Entry of the Gladiators, popularly known as the Circus March. Philip Wilby’s arrangement of Abide with Me followed.
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Bands in the Park: Sunday 9 November 2014
KING EDWARD PARK, NEWCASTLE This free day of community entertainment, organised annually by the Hunter Regional Band Association, was held in bright sunshine in the delightful setting of the King Edward Park Band Rotunda, The day provided the opportunity for seven bands to present varied programs. The entertainment commenced at11.30am and concluded at 4.45pm. CNL
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