Burnside High School Funk Band
Directed by Cain Hood
Under the direction of Cain Hood, the Burnside High School Funk Band has recently established itself as an exciting newcomer on the Christchurch jazz and contemporary music scene, winning Gold and “Best Ensemble” awards at the ARA Jazz Quest on multiple occasions. Whilst not strictly a Big Band, with their incredible vocalists and powerhouse horn and rhythm sections you are sure to love their fresh takes on classic tunes from the likes of Tower of Power, James Brown, Edwin Star, the list goes on.
Many of the band are members of Burnside’s Specialist Music Programme, a unique programme in New Zealand that provides high level music education for especially talented young musicians.