Kumeu Brass - Specialists in Parades, Concerts & Private Functions,
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Kumeu Brass Inc. PO Box 513, Kumeu, West Auckland, New Zealand.

Kumeu Brass 60th Anniversary

Kumeu Brass ………  60 years on!


The Kumeu Community Hall resounded with the sound of Brass on Saturday, 15th November 2008 as Kumeu Brass celebrated their 60th Anniversary.  This was attended by many past band members and their families from the local area and also several from further afield (Wellington, Katikati)

Photos of the evening are available: click here

The band has always maintained a “family” base with some families continuing their association over several generations – 3 generations of the Whyte family had the chance to play together on Saturday – Judith Whyte, her daughter Debbie Williams and grandaughter, Danielle Williams.

All 3 bands the Senior Band (ably assisted by a few players from Waitakere Brass!), Auxiliary band and the Vintage Brass (for the well matured player!).  performed a programme of their own choice on Saturday afternoon to an appreciative audience of past players, supporters and their families.  The 3 bands then combined, with several of the audience participating as well, in a rousing grand finale of 6 pieces – 2 pieces selected by each of the bands.

Past and present players had the opportunity to get to know each other or renew old acquaintances and also remember the band history as represented in a display of photographs, old uniforms and other items of interest.  

The evening programme commenced with a further performance from Kumeu Brass – featuring soloists Neville Thomas and Peter Whyte.  The encore of “Floral Dance”being conducted by former conductor, Arthur Moulds.
There followed a short speech from President, Debbie Williams who thanked the team of organisers and also sponsors Kumeu River Winery and Francis Bros. Nursery.  Derry Faulder, son of a founder member, shared some interesting anecdotes of the band and local Kumeu history.  

The anniversary cake was then cut by the bands’ youngest player, Aiden Whyte and older members Ron Crean and Basil Butler-Stoney.   Everyone then enjoyed an excellent buffet dinner and an enjoyable social evening.