Katikati Concert Band is promising 'something for everyone” at their afternoon concert on Sunday at St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Katikati.

In fact, with band members ranging in age from teens to 'not telling”, they enjoy playing a wide variety of music.

Committee member Sue Blake says genres span from the 16th Century's Earl of Oxford's ‘March' through to a medley from ‘The Lord of the Rings'.

'The band is also excited to present music from the Dreamworks animated movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon', which was chosen by the band's youngest member, 14-year-old Jack Smith,” says Sue.

'We wear the Viking hats as a humorous nod to that music. Jack plays the French horn and is a really talented musician.”

Sue says that competition piece earned the band a bronze award at the Matamata Music festival in May.

The upcoming concert will also be a great opportunity to see the Katikati Concert Band in action under the direction of conductor Hiro Kobayashi.

'He's an incredible musician and is well-known in the wider community. We're very fortunate to have secured his services. He's already lifting our music to a much higher level.”

The band includes about 30 members from Katikati, Paeroa, Ōmokoroa and Tauranga, and is always keen to welcome new woodwind and brass musicians from school age upwards.

Later in the year Katikati Concert Band will be combining with the Rotorua Symphonic Band to present a joint concert, but for now they look forward to welcoming everyone on Sunday July 16.

Anyone interested in joining should contact the band secretary Damian Sutton on 021 781 398.

The Katikati Concert Band's afternoon concert is 3pm Sunday, July 16, at St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Katikati. Tickets are $10 each, at the door.