NWWE Claims Fourth Australian Title
- Conversations Newspaper
- Jun 4, 2012
- 1 min read
Castle Hill, NSW (April 17, 2012)
The Castle Hill RSL North West Wind Ensemble (NWWE) has returned from the National Band Championships in Melbourne with more silverware, bringing home the Prime Minister’s Trophy for the fourth time in its short nine year history.
Performing for 50 minutes, the ensemble presented four pieces: Ave Maria, Concerto for Band, Florentiner March and Music of the Spheres – an A Grade brass band work composed in 2004 which has been transcribed for wind ensemble.
Competing against three other A Grade Concert Bands over the Easter long weekend, Australia’s premier community wind band scored 493/500, the highest total by any wind band in Australian Championship history.
Esteemed adjudicator Mr Graham Lloyd, also composer of the test piece, singled out the performance as being the only one that “got it,” adding that the complete program was “absolutely stunning.”
“The amazing musical performance after months of dedicated rehearsal and extraordinary commitment was very rewarding,” said Musical Director and Kellyville resident, Mr James Brice, immensely proud of the 50 piece NWWE.
Established in 2003, the Castle Hill RSL North West Wind Ensemble is a community wind band based in Sydney’s Hills District. Formed by graduated members of the Castle Hill RSL Youth Wind Orchestra who wished to continue playing music of the highest standard, NWWE attracts musicians from across Sydney.
Contact: Denbigh Morris
Email: events@nwwe.org