THE BAND

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 3, Issue 661, 13 October 1933, Page 6

THE BAND

(To the Editor). Sir, — As an interested musician and a bandmaster of long standing and wide experience and association with varied musical organisations, including orchestras, milita'ry bands, brass bands and choirs, I cannot refrain from giving expression to what I think is due to all concerned in bringing about so great a change inthe musical affairs of Rotorua, and particularly the band. This combination of men and lads has made sueh marked progress under its present conductor, Mr. Tregilgas, that it seems hardly believable that such good musical results 'could have been achieved with the material at his command. Nevertheless, such is the case. The band's playing has risen 100 per cent. during the time he has ohad it. His methods are sound and his zeal and ability are all that one could desire. One also apprec- ' iates the fact that this progress could not have been achieved were it not for the fact that co-operation on the part of the bandsmen was given. The wise forethought and co-operation of the council together with its moral and financial help has also been no small factor in helping to bring the band to its present state of musical efficiency. I take this opportunity of congratulating the band and its conductor, also the mayor and councillors for their farseeing wisdom, and their unselfish efforts and time spent and the wise spending of funds to bring about, and to keep in existence, a musical combination that will be an asset of the greatest value to the town. Those who visit here as tourists and holiday makers look forward to be entertained, and music is the one thing that will do it, and in this respeet I am sure any effort put forth, and any money spent to make 1 this an even greater success, will be well worth while and should be heartily encouraged. I wish the bandmaster, the band and the council every success and greater honours to the band and the town. — I am, etc. A. MULLINGER, A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., L.A.B., L.R.A.M., A.R.A.M., F.R.A.M. (London), also 1st class cfirtificate Royal Kneller Hall School of music. Rotorua, 12/10/33.