Seriously Brass: Metamorphosis

Name: Seriously Brass: Metamorphosis
Start: 2025-09-06T09:30:00+12:00
End: 2025-09-06T11:30:00+12:00
Location: The Piano

Schedule

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am

UTC+12:00

Location

The Piano | Christchurch, CA

Seriously Brass: Metamorphosis
Saturday 6 September, 7.30pm The Piano
Featuring Woolston Brass with Music Director Phil Johnston and Guest Euphonium Soloist
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Join Woolston Brass and Guest Euphonium Soloist Byron “Buzz” Newton for an unforgettable evening of music led by the dynamic Music Director Phil Johnston.
The concert will feature the major work Extreme Makeover by Johan de Meij that pushes the boundaries of brass band music with its innovative use of sound, rhythm, and emotion, offering an exhilarating auditory experience that explores themes of transformation and reinvention.
Born in Ashburton, Byron ‘Buzz’ Newton earned his nickname while working in the family honey business. Initially playing piano, he later took up the Baritone with the Ashburton Silver Brass Band and, after an accident involving a mouthpiece, was gifted a Euphonium by his teacher. Buzz moved to Christchurch where he joined the Woolston Brass Academy and was soon promoted to Woolston Brass. Buzz holds degrees from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand School of Music, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where he achieved a perfect score in his Master's recital. His career spans roles with the Tredegar Town Band, Wellington Brass Band, the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band, and performances with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia, and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Currently Principal Tuba with Orchestra Wellington, Buzz is also an Artist Teacher at the New Zealand School of Music and founded the Buzzing Brass Academy in 2016 to nurture young talent.
Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the world of brass music, this is an event not to be missed!
Come and witness Woolston Brass and Guest Euphonium Soloist Byron Newton in their element, showcasing the brilliance and versatility of brass instruments in a truly transformative musical experience.