2015 HNHS School Magazine | Page 29

Group Concert Band This year’s Concert band was a small, dedicated group of students. Under the leadership of Mr Cargill we learnt a range of repertoire and once again upheld our high standard of performance. We were awarded a silver award at the Lindisfarne Festival of Bands in August. On this occasion we joined with the Stage Band and Junior Jazz Band. Two pieces that were highlights for the year were Oblivion with Arran Cargill-Brown as guitar soloist and Lest we forget, our massed item at Music. Festival 2015. This piece was a fitting finale to commemorate one hundred years since the Gallipoli landing and features a combination of the hymn Abide With Me, The Last Post and a traditional Scotti sh Lament. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Concert Band throughout my time at Havelock North High School. Back Row: Hollie Carrington, Bryan Liem, Nikolas Flassach, Thaddeus Hartley 2nd Row: Arran Cargill-Brown, Joshua Kent, Jack Roberts, Teag MacKay, Elisha Hartley, Drew Olsen, Mr R. Cargill (Coach) Front Row: Katelyn van der Gulik, Meg Gallen, Emily Welch, Anna Welch, Alice Bowler-Parkin, Larissa Kent, Morgan Bowler-Parkin Morgan Bowler-Parkin It was a real pleasure to be a part of the Junior Jazz Band this year. There was always a positive atmosphere filled with fun whilst still maintaining a sense of professionalism. Our mentor Mr Cargill was great at encouraging everyone by pushing them out of their comfort zone and taking everyone to their full potential as players. The involvement in concerts such as the Lindisfarne Festival and the school Music Festival was a brilliant experience for me and I’m sure everyone else felt the same way. I think the involvement of Junior Jazz Band some of students from the Intermediate is great Back Row: Mr Robbie Cargill (Coach), Julian Tabat, Samantha Spencer, Sam Nisbet, as it gives them a Alex White headstart to the musical life at Havelock North 2nd Row: Arran Cargill-Brown, Kaiyin Hardy, Thomas Cummings, Finn Bull, Ryan Pearce, Connor Parkhill, Charliot Miller High School. Arran Cargill­Brown Front Row: Rebecca Richards, Anna Mason, Anna Welch, Eli Lesperance, Drew Olsen, Ben Vautier, Emily Welch, Hollie Carrington, Alice Bowler-Parkin