Community & Youth Brass Bands
Tauranga City Brass Auxilary, conducted by Annabelle Stewart, at their first Waikato Bay of Plenty Brass Band Regional Contest in 2025.
Community brass bands play an important role in developing young musicians beyond individual lessons. They provide opportunities to perform regularly, develop ensemble skills, build confidence, and become part of a welcoming musical community.
Auralis Music Academy actively supports and encourages students to become involved in local youth and community bands as an extension of their musical education. Participation in community ensembles complements private tuition by helping students apply the skills they learn in lessons within a collaborative, real-world musical environment.
The youth band featured here was founded by Auralis Director Annabelle Stewart, who identified a need for a dedicated development ensemble for young brass musicians in the Bay of Plenty. Drawing on her experience as a brass educator, conductor and community arts leader, Annabelle continues to provide the band's musical direction while working alongside volunteers, families and the wider brass band community to create meaningful performance opportunities for young musicians.
Join the Band
Our beginner and youth brass bands are the perfect next step for students who want to make music with others in a fun, supportive environment.
There is no membership fee in your first year, with members only needing to purchase a uniform top. From the second year onwards, a $150 annual membership donation helps cover the running costs of the band and its programmes.
Rehearsals
Mondays (Term Time)
5:30pm – 6:50pm
10 Yatton Street, Greerton, Tauranga
Suitable for brass players with around six months' experience through to advanced secondary school musicians.
No auditions. Just enthusiasm.