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− | The ''Hamilton Town Band'' | + | The ''Hamilton Town Band'' existed from the late-1800s, as ''The Hamilton Band'' prior to 1903, until December 1912, when it became the [[16th (Waikato) Regiment Band]]. |
− | From September 1903, Mr A.E. Savage became the bandmaster. The [[Waikato Times]] reported that, prior to this time, "the band had fallen into a condition of which it is perhaps just as well not to attempt any description". Within a few months of Savage taking over as bandmaster, the Town Band achieved third place in the open competition in band selections in a band competition in Rotorua. The band did not fare so well in 1905, with only nine members attending (all other bands numbered 24), while having old out-of-date instruments was also a handicap | + | From September 1903, Mr A.E. Savage became the bandmaster. The [[Waikato Times]] reported that, prior to this time, "the band had fallen into a condition of which it is perhaps just as well not to attempt any description". Within a few months of Savage taking over as bandmaster, the Town Band achieved third place in the open competition in band selections in a band competition in Rotorua. The band did not fare so well in 1905, with only nine members attending (all other bands numbered 24), while having old out-of-date instruments was also a handicap. |
− | The Band regularly played in Victoria Street, [[Sydney Square]] | + | The Band regularly played in Victoria Street, [[Sydney Square]], [[Volunteer Hall]], [[Steele Park]] and at the hospital for the patients. The band needed to regularly play to raise money to support itself throughout its existence. In 1912, the band applied to the Borough Council for money to buy new instruments to allow them to play at competitions, as it was deemed it was impossible with the existing ones. Later in the year they appealed to residents for funds, while steps began to be made to become a military band as an adjunct to the ''16th Waikato Regiment''. Talk of becoming a battalion band began in 1904, which at the time they turned down. In December they became the [[16th (Waikato) Regiment Band]]. |
− | + | The band was sometimes referred to as the ''Hamilton Band'' | |
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
− | * | + | *A.E. Savage - Bandmaster, 1902-1907? |
− | * | + | *T.B. Booth - Bandmaster, ~1907- |
− | * | + | *H. Salmon (tenor) - 1904, Bandmaster ~1911 |
*W. King - 1904 | *W. King - 1904 | ||
*George Stone - 1904 | *George Stone - 1904 | ||
− | * | + | *W.Q. Tristram - 1904 |
*P. Stone - 1904 | *P. Stone - 1904 | ||
*W. Walker - 1904 | *W. Walker - 1904 | ||
*S. Thorne - 1904 | *S. Thorne - 1904 | ||
*R. Webber - 1904 | *R. Webber - 1904 | ||
− | *L. Munro | + | *L. Munro (baritone) - 1904 |
*George Holloway - 1904 | *George Holloway - 1904 | ||
− | *John Taylor - | + | *John Taylor - 1904 |
− | * | + | *H.E. Tristram (euphonium) - 1904 |
− | * | + | *J.M. Enerson - 1904 |
*Joe Munro - 1904 | *Joe Munro - 1904 | ||
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*J.M. Brookes - 1904 | *J.M. Brookes - 1904 | ||
*A. Hope - 1904 | *A. Hope - 1904 | ||
− | * | + | *J. Wheeler |
*L.H. McKenzie | *L.H. McKenzie | ||
− | *Hugh C. Morrison | + | *Hugh C. Morrison (1910-1912) |
*J. Devery | *J. Devery | ||
− | * | + | *V. Sittauer |
*A.H. Whitaker | *A.H. Whitaker | ||
*C.A. Donn | *C.A. Donn | ||
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==Associated Acts== | ==Associated Acts== | ||
*[[Hamilton Brass Band]] | *[[Hamilton Brass Band]] | ||
*[[Hamilton Orchestra]] | *[[Hamilton Orchestra]] | ||
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[[category:bands]] | [[category:bands]] |