Conductor: Nicola Moynihan
Coming from a very musical family there was no way I was going to escape music or brass bands!
I learnt the piano at 5, guitar at 9 and tenor horn at 10, joining the MDBB not long after.
In 2000, I studied to become a teacher. I joined 2CNMW Brass, playing for them for 5 years, before making the decision to move back to Blenheim again joining MDBB.
In August 2005, I became conductor for First Class Brass and am so far thoroughly enjoying the position.
First Class Brass competed at the West Coast Band competitions, in Motueka, this year as the sole band from Marlborough. The band, with a little help from some of the senior players, performed very well.
Many of the soloist were placed in their grades, Denis Teeling was named Drum Major of the competition, and our own Nicola Moynhan was named as Champion Conductor.
First Class Brass stayed to the Top 10 Holiday Park in Motueka. We were impressed by the level of service and friendliness of the staff. Nothing was too much trouble!!!