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MUSWELLBROOK

 

 SHIRE

 

CONCERT BAND

 

Recreation Room

Muswellbrook Leisure Centre

Wilkinson Avenue

Phone:   02 6541 1171

MUSWELLBROOK  NSW 2333

Fax:     

 

Mobile:  0407 555 936

 

 

email:  passy@hunterlink.net.au

          Website:     

 

 

Bandmaster:   Russell Passfield

 

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.

 

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.

 

TROPHIES

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.

 

 

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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The 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

UNIFORMS

 

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Formal uniforms are provided.

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Members buy their own summer shirt, and uniform white shirt.

 

ENQUIRIES

 

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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