Allison Fenwick was presented with her life membership and commemorative plaque on 20th October, 2024. The following is a excerpt of the speech given at his endorsement: Allison commenced her banding life in primary school when she joined her local community band Kahibah Bowling Club Brass Band. Having achieved everything she could musically with Kahibah…
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Rochelle Buckton
Rochelle Buckton was presented with her life membership and commemorative plaque on 20th October, 2024. The following is a excerpt of the speech given at his endorsement: Rochelle commenced her musical journey at just 8 years old with her school band as well as local community band, Kahibah Bowling Club Brass Band. After joining while…
Andrew Hocquard
Andrew Hocquard was presented with his life membership and commemorative plaque on 20th October, 2024. The following is a excerpt of the speech given at his endorsement: Andrew commenced his musical journey at his local primary school, taking up the Trombone. Andrew continued playing through high school and in local Wind bands, before joining Waratah…
Clarence Leung
Clarence Leung was presented with his life membership and commemorative plaque on 20th October, 2024. The following is a excerpt of the speech given at his endorsement: What can we say about the enigma that is Clarence Leung – who seems never to have aged during his time with Waratah Brass. Clarence started in community…
Waratah Brass – Newcastle Rebrands with a New Logo
Waratah Brass – Newcastle is delighted to announce we have a new logo! Our new logo marks the return of our namesake and NSW State Flower, the Waratah (or for you anthophiles out there – Telopea speciosissima) which has represented the band throughout our long history. Created by fellow bandsman and graphic designer, Roger Quinn,…
Success at 2021 Australian National Online Festival of Bands
Waratah Brass and Waratah Brass Academy Band have enjoyed a very successful campaign at the 2021 Australian National Online Festival of Bands. Due to the COVID pandemic, the competition was conducted by submitting videos which were adjudicated and livestreamed (instead of the usual in person competition). Waratah Brass Academy Band entered the D Grade Brass…
Waratah Brass Endorses New Life Member
Waratah Brass is proud to announce the endorsement of a new life member: Grahame Scott. Grahame was presented with his life membership and commemorative plaque at the recent concert on 20th December, 2020 by Waratah Brass President Ian Percy. Grahame was endorsed following a speech on his history with and contributions to the band. Details…
Grahame Scott
Grahame Scott was presented with his life membership and commemorative plaque on 20th December, 2020. The following is a excerpt of the speech given at his endorsement: Grahame has been involved with Waratah Brass and Waratah Brass Academy band for a long period of time and has given his time to many positions within the…
2020 NSW State Band Festival Online Results
Sunday November 15th was a fabulous day for our organization at the NSW State Band Festival Online. Waratah Brass Academy Band have improved dramatically over the last year despite the challenges they faced with the COVID pandemic. They entered four categories in the Open D Grade Brass section and won/placed in three: tied 1st…