The State Youth Brass Band came together for the first time in January 2015 in the inaugural Summer Camp and Tour of the Riverland. In 2016 the State Youth Brass Camp and Tour was held on the Yorke Peninsula. 
The purpose of the band is to provide a facility for the youth of the South Australian Band Association (SABA) to extend their musical knowledge and appreciation, develop their skills, promote the SABA further afield, and to enjoy the pleasures of rehearsing and performing amongst like-minded enthusiasts. 
The annual brass band summer camp and tour provides a unique opportunity for young brass band musicians. Currently there is much on offer for young wind musicians generally, such as the Adelaide Youth Orchestras, the Adelaide Wind Orchestra, and many school-based ensembles and festivals, but there is nothing distinct for brass band youth. Furthermore, brass band instrumentation is generally not accepted in many ensembles, therefore limiting opportunity.

The participants are 24 years and under, and come together to rehearse for three days in mid January, followed by a three-day concert tour.  This is a wonderful musical and educational experience for the participants, as well as an opportunity for networking and companionship. In addition, the tour offers people in rural communities an opportunity to attend live music concerts, which may not be as accessible as it is for people in the city. 
In 2017 the State Youth Brass Camp will be held in Adelaide and the Tour will be of the Limestone Coast.
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Veronica Boulton
State Youth Brass Coordinator
South Australian Band Association
Tel: 0412 866 737
[email protected]

More details and updates will appear here

The Elder Conservatorium of Music is now offering placements for all Brass Band Instruments in its Classical Performance course. The Bachelor of Music is a full-time three year degree. Classical Performance is one of the specialisations available within the Bachelor of Music. The Bachelor of Music provides intensive professional training. It seeks to provide a challenging and stimulating learning environment in which all students may achieve their full potential in their chosen specialisation. It aims to develop educated, flexible and imaginative graduates who possess the knowledge and skills required to function effectively in a wide range of contexts. Successful applicants will receive one to one instrumental tuition from specialist Conservatorium staff. Students take part in large and small ensemble activities. As well as core studies in theory and history, there are a number of electives that can be taken.

Of special interest to brass band instrumentalists, is a course directly related to brass band conducting, score reading and interpretation.

For further enquiries please contact Mr Howard Parkinson (Head of Brass Studies) at [email protected] Further information may be found on the Adelaide University Website.

Unley Concert Band will be performing an uplifting concert of hope and joy as a Daffodil Day fundraiser in which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Council.

SONGS OF JOY
When: Saturday 13 August at 7pm
Where: Concordia College Chapel, 45 Cheltenham Street, Highgate
How much: $20 Adults, $15 Concession (tickets can be pre-purchased at songsofjoy.eventbrite.com.au)

There will be a tribute during the evening to those loved ones who have beaten or are currently battling cancer. To add a loved ones' name to the tribute list, please visit http://goo.gl/forms/mY2euafHlM