Upbeat for Thursday 3 November 2011

1:07 PM.Conductor and trumpeter from the Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, on this Sunday's Wellington concert called Air Force Proms. Audio

1:01 PM.Marking the passing of the retired NZSO trumpet player. Audio

12:35 PM.Cellist of the New Zealand String Quartet talks about their 2012 season, a complete Beethoven cycle for their 25th anniversary. Audio

12:10 PM.Artistic Director of the New Zealand International Arts Festival introduces the 2012 programme, taking place in Wellington from 24 February to 18 March. Audio