The Salvation Army Regional Bands festival will bring together six bands from across the lower North Island. Pictured here is the Levin band.
The Salvation Army Regional Bands festival will bring together six bands from across the lower North Island. Pictured here is the Levin band.
The sound of music will be ringing through the Salvation Army Corps building this month.
Six Salvation Army brass bands will meet in Levin for the Salvation Army Regional Bands festival. Organiser Jim Downey said the event was not as much a competition as a celebration.
“It’s aboutgetting together, having a good time and that fellowship we all have.”
“We’ll also have the seniors band. The members of this band come from across the Lower North Island and meet up to play once a month. As well as this, students from Palmerston North’s Just Brass will also perform. It’s going to be great having them all together, taking turns playing their segments.”
The Salvation Army brass bands have a long history, Downey said.
“The Salvation Army is originally from London. It’s always been a tradition to have brass bands and when the Salvation Army started in New Zealand in 1888, the bands started as well. I think some of the bands playing in the festival have been going for 100 years and more.”
“We want to share with the people and allow them to enjoy some music on a Sunday afternoon.”
Downey said the sessions would provide a great opportunity for interested people to see what the bands get up to.
“We’re always looking for new members and this event means people can come to see their local Salvation Army Brass Band, get a feel for what they do and then talk to the correct person about joining.”
“We can’t wait to see you there.”
The details:
What: The Salvation Army Regional Bands Festival
When: Sunday, August 25, 2.30pm
Where: The Salvation Army Levin Corps, 11 Durham St, Levin
