In June the United States Pacific Rim Marine Corp Band returned to Wellington in remembrance of the the Marine Corp arriving on New Zealand 70 years ago (1942) during WWII. New Zealand became a major jumping off location prior to going into battle for the marines. The music was focused around the WWII timeframe and was absolutely outstanding. The pictures below (some come from the US Embassy website) depict the performance which was once again in Old St. Paul's Cathederal. You can see the U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Flags that fly here 24x7.
U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand David Huebner welcomes the audiance. He appears to be really like by the Kiwis!
One of the two band conductors is really into his job of directing the band. He's really fun to watch.
This is the second (and appears to be the higher ranking) conductor. He also sings and did a very nice job.
The pictures below will be shown without comment. From the intensity on the faces of the band members you can tell that they are really into their performance....oh, did I say the a 2-star and a 3-star Marine Corp General were present? That's Lt. Gen. Duane D. Theissen, Commander, U.S. Marine Corp Forces Pacific and Major Gen. Bailey, U.S. Marine Corp.
This brass group was outstanding! And in the picture below the brass group you can see a group dressed the part of WWII marines and they acted out a few parts that were really funny!
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