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HISTORY
Muswellbrook Band 1892 |
Muswellbrook Shire Concert Band grew out of the
ashes of the Muswellbrook Brass Band.
The Band was established in 1965 under the baton
of Ron Bailey, one of only six accredited Bandmasters in NSW.
It was established as a Concert Band, being the
first non-military Concert Band in NSW.
The Band is holding a celebration on 28-29th
October 2006 to mark 40 years of banding. |
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MEMBERSHIP
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The Band draws its members from Muswellbrook,
Denman, Aberdeen, Scone and Merriwa, |
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as well as co-opting other members on occasion
from Singleton and Sydney. |
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Many players moving from other areas, at all
levels of musicianship, have found a welcome in the Band. |
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New members are always welcome. |
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TROPHIES
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In 1994, the Junior Band members were the D Grade
National Champions.
In 2005, the Senior Band won both the C Grade
East Coast Championship and the C Grade NSW Championships.
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3 BANDS
Anzac Day 2004
Muswellbrook
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The Band encourages members to start at an
early age playing with the
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Beginner Band, then moving onto the
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Junior and |
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Senior Bands. |
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A Jazz Group also performs. |
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Some players also play with their school bands,
and this is encouraged. |
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current Senior and Junior Bands are under the baton of Russell
Passfield, who has played with the Band from its second year. He
is assisted by Janelle French, a local music teacher and clarinet
player. |
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PERFORMANCES
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The
Band plays for the
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Muswellbrook Shire Australia Day Celebrations, |
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Anzac Day at both Muswellbrook and Denman, |
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at
Festivals, |
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Open Days, |
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Official Openings, |
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Carols, |
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Concerts, |
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Food and Wine Festival, |
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Music Festivals, and |
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Dinners. |
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It
has produced many successful productions in co-operation with
Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Society. |
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PRACTICE
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Every Wednesday of the school term
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The Beginner Band is at 5.45 to 6.15pm |
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Junior Band is at 6.30pm |
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Senior Band is at 7.30pm |
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All Practices are held at the Swimming Pool
Meeting Room, behind the Bowling Club off Hayden Street.
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COST
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A
fee of $25 per term is charged. Family discounts apply. |
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A
small fee of $15 a term is charge for the use of instruments.
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UNIFORMS
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Formal uniforms are provided. |
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Members buy their own summer shirt, and uniform white shirt.
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ENQUIRIES
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Muswellbrook Brass Band 1934 |
New members are always welcome.
All enquiries should be directed to
Bandmaster
Russell Passfield
02 6541
1171 Or mobile 0407 555 936
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