Kick off your journey through screen and fantasy with the Capital City Wind Band as they bring iconic animated worlds to life! From the nostalgic charm of Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky and Aardman’s Wallace & Gromit to the high-octane energy of global anime hits like One Piece, Pokémon, and Attack on Titan, CCWB delivers a vibrant, action-packed set. Highlighting a custom arrangement of Avatar: The Last Airbender crafted by band member Lauren Lancaster, alongside the sweeping Celtic soundscapes of Pixar’s Brave and the mythical rhythms of Kitsune: The Fox Spirits, this set promises a fast-paced, high-energy celebration of music from the screen for fans of all ages.
The Wellington City Concert Band takes the stage with a grand, immersive showcase of epic fantasy, legendary anime, and cinematic soundscapes. Experience the lush, dramatic world of Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke alongside YOASOBI’s explosive J-pop theme The Brave from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. This set proudly spotlights the incredible creative talent within the band’s own ranks, featuring custom arrangements by musicians Lauren Lancaster for Dungeon Meshi, Campbell Smith for How to Train Your Dragon, and Andrzej Nowicki for The Witcher 3. From soaring dragons to dark-fantasy battle rhythms, WCCB delivers a powerful, cinematic performance you won't want to miss.
NZCBA Festival has been held since 1986. It is an annual event which provides performance opportunities for concert bands, ensembles and soloists, along with workshops/clinics to educate, stimulate and upskill band musicians and conductors.
NZCBA Festival has been held since 1986. It is an annual event which provides performance opportunities for concert bands, ensembles and soloists, along with workshops/clinics to educate, stimulate and upskill band musicians and conductors.
Repertoire includes: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story – Leonard Bernstein (transc. Paul Lavender), Overture to Candide – Leonard Bernstein (transc. Clare Grundman), Shenandoah – Frank Ticheli, Mountain Thyme – Samuel R. Hazo, John Williams Swings! – arr. Jay Bocook, Music from The Incredibles – Michael Giacchino (arr. Jay Bocook), and Lomir – an original work featuring klezmer stylings by Wellington composer (and WCCB clarinetist) Andrzej Nowicki.
NZCBA Festival has been held since 1986. It is an annual event which provides performance opportunities for concert bands, ensembles and soloists, along with workshops/clinics to educate, stimulate and upskill band musicians and conductors.
NZCBA Festival has been held since 1986. It is an annual event which provides performance opportunities for concert bands, ensembles and soloists, along with workshops/clinics to educate, stimulate and upskill band musicians and conductors.
The Imperial Wellington City Concert Band battles Buzzing Brass Rebels. Expect dramatic soundscapes, legendary themes, and a few surprises as the forces of brass and wind clash in BAND WARS: The Fourth Awakens. Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or loyal droid – don your robes, dust off your lightsabers, and prepare for a night of music, mischief, and multiverse mayhem.
Featuring music from Chicago, Glenn Miller, Rhapsody in Blue, A Night in Tunisia and more.
Repertoire includes Armenian Rhapsody, Baba Yetu, El Manto Dorado, Under the Cherry Blossom Homeward Bound.
A winter concert performance by the Wellington City Concert Band.
Chicken Run, Mary Poppins, Anthem, Can't Buy Me Love, Ratatouille, Wicked, When You Believe, Fiddler on the Roof, La Madre De Los Gatos, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Bare Necessities
Wellington City Concert Band proudly presents a range of exciting repertoire from Gershwin to Korean folk songs—in Symphony! Tickets to support the band are $10.
The combined Wellington Symphonic Bands will perform a 2021 commissioned piece by Riki Gooch, Te Hou Nui. 2 total performances on both Saturday and Sunday at 12:45pm.
Wellington City Concert Band joins the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band for an afternoon of symphonic sound.
Nothing But Treble, Just the Two of Us, Mei Musicians, The Brasshoppers, Simon Says Saxes, Blown Away, Capital Qwindtet. Photos by Adrian Cartwright and Jonathan Wheeler.
Photos by Adrian Cartwright and Jonathan Wheeler.
Here are a few photos of our trip to Whangarei. Images courtesy of NZCBA.
Here are a few photos of our trip to Whangarei. Images courtesy of NZCBA.
These quality images are courtesy of Hayden Hockley Photography.
CCWB's concert with Hutt Valley Community Choir. Images courtesy of Logan Robb and Rebekah Wheeler.
Images courtesy of Stuart Fraser.
Just a few snaps from our recent concert! Images courtesy of Stuart Fraser.
Joint concert with Hutt Valley Community Choir. Images courtesy of Stuart Frazer.
Photos courtesy of NZCBA.
Photos courtesy of NZCBA
