Brendan Agnew

Solo Cornet

“Being a member of the National Band of New Zealand is an enormous privilege, and not something I take for granted. This band has such a huge legacy, and to be part of an ensemble where every single member is always playing at the very top of their game under an incredible Musical Director is a real thrill.”

Band:
Wellington Brass

City:
Wellington

Member of National Bands of New Zealand:
2026

Occupation:
Director of Music

Hobbies:
Cooking, reading, and arranging music

Brass banding career highlights:
- Performing a programme of all-New Zealand music with Wellington Brass at the 2026 World Music Contest in Kerkrade
- Placing 4th at the 2026 British Open with Sydney City Brass
- National Championship victories with Wellington Brass (2014, 2024 & 2025 - A Grade), Sydney City Brass (2025 - Premier Grade), Hutt City Brass (2023 - B Grade), and Howick Brass (2018 - C Grade)
- Hearing the National Band perform (and record) my arrangement of Emmanuel Sejourné’s Marimba Concerto, performed by Rachel Thomas in 2017, and the National Youth Band performing the same work in 2026 with Keina Rollinson