We were very sad today to learn of the passing of the legendary Ron Archer. Ron joined the New Lynn Citizen's Band in 1958 and was a driving force behind the band for decades, both as a player and an organizer. Conductors and players would come and go, but Ron was a constant.
He was full of ideas for the band and, crucially, extremely good at finding the money needed to make those ideas happen. He was elected a life member in 1995 and served on the committee in various roles for a large portion of his life. Every band needs a Ron Archer to keep going and this is a big loss for the banding community.
Ron and Joan frequently hosted visiting players and conductors and we know that there will be bands people all over the world raising a toast to Ron tonight. Our thoughts are with Joan and the family. Rest well Ronnie.
Ron's funeral will be held at Morrisons Funeral Directors on 13 August at 12.30pm. If you are interested in playing with the band at the funeral, please message for more information or email bandmanager@waitakerebrass.com
NOTE: The funeral WILL be livestreamed - we will post the link once it has been created. Thank you.
