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What's going on at KBB Music
06/12/2011
Saxophonist Winner of the KBB Music New Zealand Woodwind Player Award Congratulations to Saxophonist Reuben Chin who is the winner of the KBB Music New Zealand Woodwind Player Award at the 2011 Gisborne International Music Competition. Originally from Christchurch, 20-year-old Reuben is a second year student at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington. He holds an LTCL diploma and is a memebr of both the New Zealand National Youth Orchestra and the Central Band of the RNZAF. As leader of the School of Music Saoxphone Quartet, Reuben was a finalist in the Pettman/Royal Overseas LEague Chamber Music COmpetiton and was also the winner of this year's NZSM Concert Competition. Well done, Reuben! 26/09/2011 Kiwi Jazz Icon's 'First Horn of Choice' on display at KBB Music  Bought second-hand in 1986 by a 14-year old Nathan Haines, the 1960s Dolnet Royal Jazz tenor saxophone was Nathan's first horn of choice until only three years ago. The tenor has featured on many sessions around the world and can be heard on Nathan's solo albums; Shift Left (1994), Sound Travels (2000), Squire for Hire (2003), Life Time (2005) and Right Now (2009).
The horn has been rebuilt an incredible three times over the last 25 years by KBB Music, including a full re-pad with Nathan helping out in preparation for the recording and concert hall performances with the NZ Symphony Orchestra on his life Time album.
Well-built with some special features not found on other saxes, Dolnet horns have attracted a loyal following among sax players and collectors, including the legendary Lester young who played the same model Dolnet in the 1950s.
This horn is currently on display at KBB Music on 157 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, courtesy of Nathan Haines.
1/09/2011
KBB Music Auckland Central Store & Piano Showroom NOW OPEN!  Located on 136 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, the exciting new store showcases a a great range of Grand and Upright Pianos, as well as Brass, Woodwind and Stringed instruments. It even has a corner with educational and orchestral Percussion instruments! At the rear of the showroom is a dedicated recital space which has recently hosted a Piano Recital by Kawai Piano Artist, Stefan Cassomenos. Watch this space for more upcoming concerts and events in store! To celebrate the Grand Opening of our new store, we've got some great Opening Specials - check them out! KBB Music has recently been appointed a Kawai Piano distributor in New Zealand. Why not try out one of our pianos next time you are in the area? The showroom is near the corner of Upper Queen Street and Karangahape Road, next to National Bank. 22/08/2011 New KBB Music Store & Piano Showroom Opening 1 September 2011 A brand new Piano Showroom is opening in Auckland on Thursday 1 September. KBB Music is very pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our new Central Auckland Store. Situated next to the National Bank building on 136 Karangahape Road in Auckland's CBD, the new store will showcase KBB Music's large range of brass, woodwind, stringed and percussion instruments, as well as a fantastic line-up of Kawai upright and grand pianos. To celebrate the opening of this new store, we are very fortunate to host a free piano recital by virtuosic pianist, Stefan Cassomenos, a Kawai Piano Artist from Australia, featuring works by Mozart, Liszt, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and many more.  16/07/2011 Congratulations to The Jones Trio from Burnside High School, which takes home the KBB Music Award at the 2011 Chamber Music Contest after a riveting performance of Russell Peterson's Trio for Flute, Alto Saxophone and Piano at the Contest Final in Hamilton. Each member of the Trio receives a $100 KBB Music Voucher. The members of The Jones Trio are Lena Taylor (flute), Sam Jones (alto saxophone) and Juea Park (piano). With the aim of encouraging Brass, Woodwind and Percussion musicians, the KBB Music Awards were also awarded in each participating district to the most deserving group involving wind and/or percussion players. 7/04/2011 Young Violinist Wins a Date with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra 02/04/2011 Congratulations to Azeria D'Souza (above) - Winner of the 2011 KBB Music Young Performers Competition who impressed the judges with her rendition of Vitali's Chaconne. Well done, Azeria! Azeria receives a cash prize of $500 provided by KBB Music, as well as the opportunity to perform a solo in the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Discovery concert in 2012. Well done to all the finalists of this year's competition: Sally Kim - Cello, Westlake Girls' High School Alexander Lee - Violin, Kristin School Tiffany Kim - Cello, St Cuthbert's College Alexander McFarlane - Viola, Auckland Grammar School 1/03/2011 Prestigious NZ Music Award for Ethnomusicologist 1/02/2011 New Orleans Jazz Band to Tour Australia and New Zealand 3/12/2010 Passion for Music Takes Music Director to Chicago 9/08/2010 Farewell to KBB Music Festival Chairperson after 13 Years 8/07/2010 Peter Ponzol to develop new 'Pro One' model saxophones with Antigua Winds 27/06/2010 Shauno Isomura is the winner of the 2010 KBB Music Young Performers' Competition! Young Musician Wins Solo Role with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra 14/06/2010 2010 KBB Music Young Performers' Competition - Young Musicians Compete for Solo Role with APO 7/06/2010 'Be Green' iPod Draw Winners Announced 7/06/2010 Winner of Fender Highway One Stratocater Announced 02/03/2010 22/02/2010 Prestigious Citation for Services to New Zealand Music Awarded 29/07/2009 2009 KBB Music Festival - 26 Years of Music Making |