2018 HNHS School Magazine HNHS Magazine 2018 | Page 93

Concert Band
Back Row:
3rd Row:
2nd Row:
Front Row:
Emily Welch, Niamh Edwards, Jessica Hope, Malena Shakespeare
Ben Vautier, Bryan Liem, Drew Olsen, Cameron Brizzle, Marguerite Sandleback
Emily Selfe, Oscar Treadwell, Connor Grant, Eli Lesperance, Max Powell, Alice Bowler-Parkin
Rebecca Davis, Nesta Lade, Amy Culham, Meg Kain, Cassandra Kitson, Sienna Wall, Emilie Horsfall
48 Hour Film Competition Concert Band
Two days to plan, write, film and edit an engaging film
while using a line of dialogue, character type, genre and
special effect handed to you at 8pm on Friday night - this
was the challenge faced by school teams entered for this
year’s 48 Hour Film Festival. The teams ranged from the
grizzled veterans of James Ford, Jamie Howes, Ben James
and their year 13 crew, to the stage struck newcomers of
Samuel Ogle, Cameron Sewell and their crew. The results
were some sleep deprived students and some fun films. In 2018, Concert Band’s former director and conductor,
Mr Christopher Wilson, took up the position of Head of
Department for music at St. John’s College in Hastings. This
led to a brilliant uptake of the role by Mr Cargill with Mrs
Cargill in assistance. Throughout the year the band covered
many different styles of music from classical overtures
with delicate flute parts to triumphant fanfare with trumpets
blaring. This is in no small thanks to Mr Cargill’s incredible
depth of knowledge of music and the experience that he
possesses in the field of directing bands.
Colla Voce During the year the Concert Band performed at the
Lindisfarne Festival for Bands, which gave all students
involved a great experience whether it be the last farewell
for the year thirteen students who had performed there every
year since starting high school, or the year nine students
who were having their first taste of this incredible event
which showcases the extraordinary talent that the Hawke’s
Bay region has to offer.
Being a part of Colla Voce for my final year of high school
has been an absolute delight. With the excellent addition
of the new director Mr Joe Christensen to the choir, we
have been able to cover a wide range of repertoire from
challenging acapella songs such as “That Lonesome Road”
and “The Willow Song” to songs in foreign languages such
as “Festival Sanctus” and “Besame Mucho”. Throughout
the year the choir has performed in the Big Sing competition
as well as the HNHS Music Festival and finally at senior
prize giving. As the end of the year approaches, the choir
must say goodbye to many strong characters who will
embark on their journey outside of high school next year.
These wonderful year 13s include Jude Snee, Alex Miller,
Meg Kain, Philip Kim, Sam Harris, Kayla Simpson, Tess
Gordon, Ayaan Salah, Bridget Berry and Hamish Jackson.
The final performance of the year for Concert Band was
the school Music Festival where the band accompanied
accomplished soloists in Nesta Lade and Jamie Cornes.
During this performance, the band also welcomed back Mr
Wilson into the fold as he assisted in the performance. This
year’s Concert Band group was overall well received and
well liked as they put on great shows to entertain all.
Eli Lesperance
Emily Selfe
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