Peter Ellery
Peter Ellery, of Palmerston North, received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to brass bands. Mr Ellery has been the Musical Director of Feilding Brass for 30 years, directing the band at more than 500 performances, including 50 ANZAC services. He instigated the popular Feilding Carols By Candlelight and the Feilding Festival of Bands events. He has been the Conductor of the Feilding Youth Brass for 10 years and has produced more than 50 musical arrangements.