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		Citizenship Ceremony - Jan’ 2008



	The first engagement of 2008 for the Senior Band was held on Friday, 25th January when the Band attended a Citizenship Ceremony in Marion. During the event Mayor, Felicity-Anne Lewis, presented Awards to local volunteer identities in recognition of their efforts and dedication to the community. This was followed by the ‘swearing-in’ of the recent ‘flock’ of Citizenship candidates The photo’ above captures (part of ) the Band accompanying the Guest Tenor singer in the presence of The Mayor, Senator Anne McEwen and Marion Council CEO Mark Searle Photo’ by Graham (MCB President)


			National Service Day - Feb’ 2008





	On 14th Feb’ the Senior Band provided musical accompaniment for the annual commemorative service for the National Servicemen’s Association . The event was attended by Members of the Association and community representatives. Members of the Association, the RSL and representatives of all levels of Government placed wreaths and tributes to the Fallen, whilst recognising the contributions of all National Servicemen between 1951 and 1972. A beautiful setting on a beautiful morning in the Memorial Gardens, West Torrens. Photo’s by Andrew Bradley

First Rehearsal - 2008!


	*Here’s Warriparinga Brass on day one of 2008 ...!*



		*... by the end of the evening nearly 40 players, ‘young and old’ had joined this group!*


	Old Adelaide Gaol - Open Day - March 2008!

Marion Band goes to Gaol ...

Brass bands often find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings ...

Sunday, 9th March witnessed the Band ‘Celebrating’ the 20th Anniversary of the closure of The Old Adelaide Gaol. Sadly, crime has not entirely ceased in South Australia, however more suitable ‘holding’ facilities have replaced this robust 19th Century Establishment.

Inkeeping with the period, and in support of the prevailing Colonial Justice System of the Free Settled State of South Australia, a representative contingent of Colonial Military based at Port Glanville, re-enacted military control by firing a vintage ‘2 Pounder Cannon’ at 1 pm. This was followed by Carbine Drill and the firing of Muskets ‘to Order’!

Marion City Band (below) entertaining visitors to the Gaol during the afternoon’s proceedings ...

During their well earned break the Band found themselves ‘incarcerated’ in Cell No. 36B ... given the 40C temps it was a relief to many!

and Cathy ... looking ... Angelic ... aaah!

Flugal,Trevor (above) ... happy to be near the door!


	*Yup! ... the happiest bunch of Prisoners you’ve seen in a while!*


	Cabaret at Club Marion - March 2008!

Marion City Band, under the baton of MD Veronica Boulton, temporarily cast off the ‘Brass Band’ mantle restyling the ensemble into a Cabaret Band ... all this happened on Friday evening, 14th March at the ‘Club Marion’.

The programme included a variety of popular ballads, swing and novelty items and yes, a couple of traditional Brass Band numbers!

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Ballads and up-beat numbers featured both vocal and instrumental soloists

Linda & Natalie (left) rendering their version of ‘All That Jazz’.

Whilst below, Marion’s newest singing sensation ‘BJ’, is delivering the swingin’ tune ‘Bad Leroy Brown’ to the delight of the packed house

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And below .... David, our regular Ballad singer putting a lot of feeling into ‘Love Changes Everything’

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And now for the instrumentalists....

Here are Alex and Cathy playing the cornet duet ‘Ida & Dot’ ... well appreciated by the audience and a nice variation on the ‘cabaret’ theme

And for the Jazz lovers ... here is James leading the Band in a big swing version of ‘I’m beginning to see the Light’. James also provided a Jazzy Trombone interchange with ‘BJ’s’ vocal offering of the groovy number ‘Sway’

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And two lovely ballads from: Trevor, Flugal, above (By the Time I get to Phoenix) and Imogen, Soprano, right playing (Summertime).

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And finally, here is ‘BJ’ singing and dancing ‘Cheek to Cheek’ with Bernice, Marion’s ‘Band Person of the Year 2007’.


	‘Rajah Reserve Picnic’ - March 2008!

Marion Bands enjoyed a ‘Picnic Day Out’ with the Rajah Street community (Oaklands Park) on Sunday, 30th March.

The community’s organisers are a very active group working hard to stimulate interest in a wide range of community activities ... this time the gathering of residents enjoyed a musical afternoon with fun & games for local youngsters.




*The youngsters of Warriparinga Brass opened the entertainment amongst the trees, with items both in the popular and classical styles*

		*Above is the Cornet section .... whilst on the right... Susan, the Band’s (very) young drummer*



	And below the Senior Band is pictured during the second half of the music programme

‘Air Force Memorials Service’ - April 2008

Former Royal Australian Air Force members assembled on Sunday morning 20th April for the annual Memorial Service for ANZAC Day.

As in previous years the service took place on the lawns adjacent to the Vickers Vimy Memorial at Adelaide Airport.

The Host for the Ceremony was Wing Commander B Wright representing the No.6 Wing of Australian Air Force Cadets custodians of the Adelaide Air Force Memorials. RAAF Chaplin Y Just-Constant welcomed the gathering and conducted the formal service.

The wreath-laying ceremony was led by Wing Commander R Smallwood, followed by wreath bearers representing various branches of the service

During service Marion City Band played Hymn ‘Lead Kindly Light’ followed by the two Anthems. At the close of the Ceremony the Band played the march ‘Sure & Steadfast’


	*Musician Alexandra Bowman sounded the ‘Last Post & Reveille’*

‘ANZAC Day’ - April 2008

Dawn Services ... following tradition Marion City Band formed two groups to provide musical support for the separate services at Marion and Edwardstown memorials. Both services included prayers for the fallen and wreath laying ceremonies.

Pictured below is the setting for the dawn ceremony at the Norfolk Road Memorial ... led by the RSL President and RSL Chaplin Monsignor R Rice. During the services Marion City Band members played Hymns and Anthems. And for the first time a member of the Kuarna People played a piece on the Didgeridoo.

The services were followed by the traditional breakfast in the RSL Hall, Norfolk Rd., Marion.

The Norfolk Road Memorial is pictured (right) shortly after wreath-laying at day-break




			*Photo’s by Lavina*

*And below we see exhausted players and family members enjoying a quiet drink before settling down for a very welcome meal ......*


	City March... following breakfast Marion City Band travelled to the City to take part in the annual ANZAC Day March. Again this year the Band marched in two sections of the parade supporting various Veteran’s organisations. It is pleasing to record that no less than 32 band members turned out for this event. *The morning was cool and mostly sunny for the large crowd lining the route .*


	‘Salisbury Slow Melody’ Comp - May 2008

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Warriparinga Brass players pose after a busy morning competing in the Junior Section of Salisbury City Band’s ‘Slow Melody’ competition. Five of the Band’s 12 entrants were awarded Medals for their endeavours ... well done!

And here they are ... Jonathon (2nd, Junior) preparing to perform his solo (Left)

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Above, Emily (Eb Tuba) receiving her award (1st, Juvenile)

Above, Beth (Cornet) receiving her award (3rd, Juvenile)

Right, Dylan (Cornet) receiving his award (2nd, Junior Novice)

Above, Jasmine (Cornet) receiving her award (3rd, Junior Novice)


‘Crazy Hair & Hat Night’ - May 2008



	Warriparinga Brass players displaying their abundant creativity by putting on a good show for Crazeeeee Head Night!

		And here they are again ... being really serious’ on the same evening (28th May) making a recording for an ‘Audition’ tape

‘SABA Solo & Ensemble Competition’ - June 2008


	For Full ‘Results’ goto ...


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Adelaide’s ‘brass’ fraternity enjoyed a reformatted and exciting ‘Solo & Ensemble’ feast over the week- end of 14/15th June. The added dimension of Ensemble playing this year ‘... was a sheer delight ...’ according to one Adjudicator ... and so say all of us!

The inclusion of Ensembles encouraged many more players, particularly younger ones, to become involved in the competition. The lesser experienced were able to join small groups with tomorrow’s ‘stars’ to produce successful outcomes. Whilst the event was historically a ‘brass’ occasion it was pleasing to witness the appearance of ‘reed’ instruments .. adding further to the entertainment whilst broadening the musical soundscape

The organisation and catering were a credit to the event .. thank you to everyone involved


			Warriparinga Brass players are shown here participating in the Junior Competition with their usual enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoying the day ....

		Below is Warri’s 1st Prize winning Junior Quartet - (L-R) Imogen, Beth, Jon and Adam




			Above are Warri’s 1st Prize winning Junior Quintet - (L-R) Beth, Sarah, Jon, Chris & Emily


	Above is Warri’s Junior Quartet 2nd Placegetters - (L-R) Sarah, James, Kirsty and Jacob

		And on the left is Cathy giving her youngsters their first Competition outing in the Junior Trio - (L-R) Neve, Cathy and Ethan





						And here are some of Warri’s Soloists ... clockwise from above ... Jessica, Christopher, Kirsty, Beth, Emily, Sarah, Neve and Bradley



								Warri’s Junior Players collected 13 individual and Ensemble Awards during the competition


	Warriparinga Results


	Marion City Band Results

Junior Baritone	1st - Jonathon
Junior Duet	2nd - Emily & Jacob
Junior Duet	3rd - James & Bradley
Junior Quartet	1st & 2nd
Junior Quintet	1st
Novice U 10	1st - Jessica
Novice U 10	2nd - Christopher
Novice U 13	1st - Kirsty
Novice U 13	2nd - Ethan
Novice U 16	1st - Emily
Open U 13	2nd - Emily
Open U 16	3rd - Beth

Open Baritone	1st - Jonathon
Open Cornet	2nd - Alexandra
Open Tenor Horn	2nd - Veronica
Open Quartet	1st & 3rd
Open Quintet	3rd
Open Ballad	2nd - Veronica
Open Ballad	3rd - Jonathon
Open Novice	1st - Raymond
Open Trio	1st & 2nd
Open Duet	3rd - Alex & Cathy


	No less than 17 Warri’ Junior Players made 33 appearances as Soloists and Ensemble members


	Marion City fielded 19 players for the event ... collectively making 48 appearances


	Here are some of Marion City Band’s players participating in the Senior Competition ...




	Above Open Trio winners: Veronica, James & Alex .... and left Open Duet 3rd place getters: Alex and Cathy




		Above Open Trio Runner’s-Up: Chelsea, Raymond & Sarah .... and below Open Quartet participants: George, Emily, Jacob & David




		...and above we have Open Duet contestants Sue & Sarah complete with mascot


	‘SABA State Competition - 2008’


	Marion City Bands participated in the annual State Brass competition on 16th August. The bands competed in two sections, ‘Grade C’ (Senior Band) and ‘Junior’ (Warriparinga Brass). The bands are pictured below on-stage in the ‘Elder Hall’, University of Adelaide.




	The picture above shows the youngsters of ‘Warriparinga Brass’ settling down prior to their performance.

	Results: Grade ‘Junior’: Warriparinga Brass: 135




		Results: Grade ‘C’: Enfield Brass: 150 Marion City Band: 141 Mitcham City Band: 144 Hahndorf Town Band: 148


	Alexandra’s 21st Birthday!






			A huge number of guests attended the Grand reception in the Glandore Community Centre ... above are ‘BJ’, Veronica, Alex and a nice lady

Here we have a very happy Alex’ celebrating her 21st Birthday on 4th October.

First with her Happy Birthday cake (left) ... and with a ‘silverware’ gift from the Band (below)


	The theme for the evening was appropriately, ‘Musical’ ... below are George (masked), Tony (bewiskered) & a subtly reworked JD as ‘Dr Casey’


	Royal Adelaide Hospital ... Lunchtime Concert

On Sunday 2nd November Warriparinga Brass entertained Patients, Visitors and Hospital Staff during a ‘Lunch-time’ Concert outside the hospital’s main entrance

The Band played a large variety of musical pieces from its repertoire attracting the interest and appreciation of the constantly audience over the two hour period.


	Photographs by Lynda (Dylan’s Mum!)

Service of Remembrance

‘90th Anniversary of the Armistice’




	Marion City Band, led by Trevor Raymond, was pleased to, again this year, provide an ensemble for this ceremony. The Band accompanied the Hymns during the service, concluding with the National Anthem. The Band also provided music as the Congregation retired for Refreshments.


			Following the tradition of ‘Remembrance Day’ at the Repatriation General Hospital, Daw Park, the annual service was again held in the Chapel on 11th November. Many veterans, family members, hospital staff, volunteers and friends filled the Chapel on the warm, sunny morning. The ‘Requiem’ was read by Mr Robert Fothergill OAM .... followed by the reading of the ‘ODE’ by Mr Bill Schmitt. The Address was delivered by Professor Trevor Wilson AM, Visiting Fellow, University of Adelaide School of History. Professor Wilson gave a thought provoking view of the circumstances prevailing at the time of both ‘World War’ conflicts. ‘Lest We Forget’



	Photographs by Lavina

‘Blue Lake City Brass Band Festival’

Mount Gambier - 2008

Marion City Band (above), led by Drum Major Elizabeth McDonald, attended the 50th Anniversary of the ‘Mount Gambier’ Christmas Parade. They were joined on 14th Nov’ by seven other Brass Bands from Victoria and other SA City and Regional Bands

Below are the youngsters of Warriparinga Brass setting off on their ‘ride’ in the procession.


	Above is Mount Gambier’s ‘Blue Lake’ as it seen from November to March each summer ... why is it so blue? ... ummm ...


	Following the festive street activities all bands took part in the annual ‘Blue Lake’ brass competition. Pictured (right) is Warriparinga Brass on stage competing in the ‘D Grade’ section

	And ... here are the ‘Results ...


	C Grade 1. Marion City, Veronica Boulton, 47+90+89+47=273 ‘Music for a Festival’, Sparke 2. Mount Gambier, Graham Lyle, 48+89+88+47=272 ‘Oregon, de Haan’ D Grade 1. Warriparinga Brass, Veronica Boulton, 46+88+88+46=266 ‘A Northumbrian Suite’, Johnson 2. Hamilton Brass 45+80+80+45=250 ‘Suite Peer Gynt’, arr. Cook


	And after the serious stuff ...


	The Big ‘Marion’ Bonfire & BBQ Bash!...Bash!




		And to the right the ‘older’ teenage group ... L-R Simeon, Jasmin, Dylan, Colin, Imogen, Adam, Jon & Jenny


		On the left are some of Warriparinga’s younger players enjoying the campfire whilst ‘roasting’ marshmallows ...


	And ... here are the the more senior marshmallow-roasting participants ..

		Photographs by Lavina, Jenny , & Nick


	‘Christmas Pageants - 2008’


		Glenelg ...

	Marion City Band (above), led by Drum Major Elizabeth marching in Glenelg Pageant on Sunday, 23rd Nov ‘08


	Norwood ...

		To the right & below are pic’s of the Band taking part in the 2009 Norwood Pageant on Saturday 29th November ...


	... Darren can be seen filling the Drum Major’s role in Elizabeth’s absence ... delighting the young onlookers in the process!


	Mt Barker ...
	On the 6th Dec ‘08 Marion City marched up and down the hills of Mt Barker’s Pageant route ... rather like the Duke of Wellington! ... on the right they are seen turning into the home stretch


	Photographs by Lavina,


	And .....‘Christmas Carols - 2008’


	Glandore ...

	‘Carols in the Park’ was held this year in Glandore Community Centre on Wednesday, 3rd Dec ‘08. The pleasant weather attracted a large crowd to enjoy Marion City Band (right), Choirs and other entertainment & stalls

		Carols at Minda ...

Pictured right is Warriparinga Brass participating in the Community Carols event on Friday, 5th Dec ‘08 ... our MD (Elizabeth) enjoyed the help of two residents during the music programme