September saw a proper return to the public with members of Feilding Brass taking part in the Manawatu Tattoo along side Bras and Brass, and Piping Pink. With two performances, it truly was a great way to come back, due to Covid stopping all of our gigs since March 2020.

Though small in number, we represented Feilding Brass with enthusiasm and pride. Looking forward to it next time.

October 31st saw Feilding Brass perform for the 3rd year at the Oktoberfest at the Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club led but Steve Mackley and Carissa Davies. A lot of omm-pah-pah and boomps-si-daisy with the odd zuper rang out through the night. Wunderbar.

November 1st, saw the Turbos come to town and play a game at Manfeild and Feilding Brass along with the pipe band were asked to do the halftime entertainment. So after a quick rehearsal, we were front and centre at half time marching the full length of the field and back playing Scotland the Brave, on a very very very windy day indeed. The Turbos won.

Friday November 6th and The New Zealand Army Band came to Feilding and did a concert in the Civic Centre. Was good to see ex Feilding Brass player Kevin Hickman (not pictured) still playing in that band. With such a high standard of musicianship, it was an outstanding concert and we look forward to seeing them again.

The rest of November is a busy one for Feilding Brass with our own concert, “Concert For Our Community” on Saturday 14th November at the Feilding Salvation Army at 2pm. Support acts are Paddy Evenson, Lydia McDonnell and our very own Feilding Brass Training Band. We look forward to seeing you there.

On November 28th, members of Feilding Brass will be helping out Levin & Districts Brass as they have their Christmas Parade. Next day (29th) there will be a combined concert in Levin with Levin & Districts Brass, The Salvation Army Levin Corps Band and Feilding Brass.

The very next day, on the 30th November 2020 at 7pm at the Feilding Brass Bandroom, our Training Band is having its End of Year concert. Catherine Duxfield has been putting the band through its paces and they look forward to seeing you at their concert. Age is no barrier when you are learning a new instrument, and it is great to see new learners, young and old. Entry is free.

If that wasn’t enough, we have December just around the corner, and that means Christmas stuff is is coming. Keep a look out for our next update and see where we will be playing.

It’s great to be back!