Issue 237
Local News for Local Communities
Wednesday 24th September 2025
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ROLLESTON BRASS SHINES ON THE PROVINCIAL STAGE Rolleston Brass took out first place in the C grade at the Canterbury Provincial Brass Bands Contest this month. Coming first in all categories, the band is incredibly proud of its performance. The annual contest, organised by the Canterbury Provincial Brass Bands’ Association, was hosted at Cashmere High School and featured performances from 13 bands across Canterbury. Rolleston Brass delivered a beautiful performance, coming first place in the C grade with 278.5 points. The band was awarded first place in the Sacred Item, Major Work, Entertainment, and Best Compère Award. The solo and ensemble competition also saw great results. The Percussion Trio came first place in the Open Percussion Ensemble, and the Rolleston Brass Quintet came fourth in the Open Ensemble.
Rolleston Brass enjoyed success at the annual contest organised by the Canterbury Provincial Brass Bands’ Association. Members of the Rolleston Brass Quintet from left are Leigh Martin, Catherine Welsh, Robert Bisquera, Karen Richardson, and Marie Rockell.
The band’s youngest competitor, Fergus McKinnon, came second place in the Air Varie in the Under 16s Solos. Musical Director Raynor Martin competed in the Championship Solos, coming away with an impressive first equal in the Slow Melody, third in the Air Varie, and second in the Championship Aggregate. Rolleston Academy Band also competed in the Provincial
Contest, for just its second competition ever. Competing in the development grade, Rolleston Academy Band came second place. Rolleston Brass was thrilled
with its results at the Canterbury Provincial Brass Bands Contest and is proud to see its hard work and dedication paying off.
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