The Band

Our Mission

We exist to celebrate the joy of music and strengthen community spirit. We aim to enrich and inspire, while pursuing excellence in every performance.

Meet the Team 2026

Matthew Stein
Musical Director

Brendan Agnew
Assistant MD

Cornets

Liam Wright (principal)
Jonty Zydenbos (soprano)
Craig Stewart
Ben MacDonald
Andrew Stewart
Abby Lindsey

Alan Wright
Joel Millington
Helen Quaggin-Molloy
Elaine McAlister
Brendan Agnew
Susan Agnew
Graham Sewell

Horns

Rosie Evans (flugelhorn)

James MacKay
Mark Oldershaw
Italy Collings
Graeme Howan

Euphoniums - Baritones

Trent Hamilton
Oliver Horton

Kate McGregor
Mary Cordery
Russell Boyle

Trombones

Anna Lee
Amy Laithwaite
Andrew Simpson

Daniel Buckingham (bass trombone)

Basses

Chris Jay (E♭)
Neville Farr (E♭)

Dominic Groom (B♭)
Daniel Ross (B♭)
Dave Conning (B♭)

Percussion

Noah Spargo
Aran Quaggin-Molloy
Dani Burns
Hannah Neman

The band rehearses on a Tuesday night from 7:45pm to 9:45pm.
The Bandroom is located in Moera Park, 69 Randwick Crescent, Lower Hutt.
Any players visiting the area are very welcome to come along to a rehearsal.

President Brendan Agnew

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Secretary Susan Agnew

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Treasurer Elaine McAlister

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Band Manager James MacKay

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Committee Members

Craig Stewart
Neville Farr
Chris Jay
Rosie Evans
Russell Boyle