2025 Applications
We are delighted to announce the opening of the applications for the 2025 National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band training course.
Information about the course and the audition requirements can be found here.
IMPORTANT DATES
25 May: Deadline for submitting applications – 5.00pm
22 June: Positions for 2025 National Secondary Schools' Brass Band offered
27 June: Final date for accepting a place
30 Sep - 4 Oct: National Secondary Schools' Brass Band Course at Scots College, Wellington.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact BBANZ or the band manager, Malcolm Barr.
2026 Applications
It’s that time of year again to plan your summer holidays – by which we mean it is time to apply for the 2026 National Youth Brass Band.
All the information you will need can be found via this link
Please submit a completed application form, an audition with all the required material, and a letter of recommendation from a Musical Director by Saturday 26 July 2025.
Course dates are Monday, 19 to Saturday, 24 January 2026. The course will be in Auckland.
If there are any problems accessing the form or questions about the audition/application process, please contact band manager Emily Richards.
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