Seven Military Bands in the Balance.

To all concerned bandsmen, musicians and friends,
Many of you will know by now that seven NZ military bands are going to be axed in two months time. Most of you know my passion for our NZ military bands, whatever service they may be in.
To make 70 % of our military musicians redundant is a draconian step by a government that is clearly out of touch with the reality of military traditions and music.
I have penned my thoughts comments and sent them to HQ NZDF in Wellington.
I have attached a copy of my comments and thoughts on the proposal. I have tried to be brief but the subject is complex. Please follow this link to the full article.

I ask all of you to write or email your own thoughts to anyone you like, such as your local mayor, the RNZRSA, the defence chief, the local media etc. You may use my submission or parts of it if you like. Lets spread the word that we do not want to put over 200 musicians and 172 years of New Zealand's military band history on the scrapheap. We have till the 23 February to do something. After that you can kiss the music goodbye.
LETS KEEP MUSIC LIVE AND SAVE OUR BANDS.

Good luck and cheers for now,
Roger Carter.

 You may send comments etc to:   bands@nzdf.mil.nz     or   hqnzdf@nzdf.mil.nz