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Exposing Adelaide's Brass Knockers

24/10/2014

 
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Inspired by our friend and her commitment to getting the word out regarding breast cancer awareness, the K&N Brass Band are organising a concert in support of the McGrath Foundation entitled “Dreaming of a Pink Christmas”, to be held in Adelaide on the afternoon of Sunday 7th December 2014, from 2pm.  Although the event is being organised by K&N, the band performing will be no ordinary brass band:  “South Australian Brass Knockers” is SA’s first all-female band, formed specifically for this event, with ladies from a number of South Australian bands donating their time and talent to this worthy cause.  The venue for the concert will be the Grainger Studio (home of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra), Hindley Street, Adelaide.

In June 2014 Vivienne Little, Kensington & Norwood Brass Band Committee Member, concert compere and wife of one of our players, was diagnosed with breast cancer at only 46 years of age.  After a left mastectomy and further testing, the long-term prognosis is very positive; although some years of hormone therapy and monitoring are necessary, there is no immediate requirement for radio- or chemotherapy.  There is no doubt that the early detection of the cancer has played a vital role in such an encouraging outcome. 


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James Morrison Music Academy

24/10/2014

 
A message from Allen Woodham OAM:

Huge announcement today that Mount Gambier is to be the home of the James Morrison music academy. This will be a three years university course through the University of South Australia based in Mount Gambier. Commencing 2015 and gradually expanded to enroll 200 selected students. James Morrison to live in Mount Gambier. Came along to the city band rehearsal and sat in with his two sons playing cornet. Just amazing news for music development nationally.

Euphonium and Wind Orchestra

20/10/2014

 
This Friday 24th October 1.10pm, Elder Hall Lunchtime Concert presents the Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra under the baton of Bob Hower with Euphonium Solist BJ O'Donovan. This concert will perform works by Shostakovich, Cichy, Stanhope and features James Curnow's Symphonic Variants for Euphonium and Band. Tickets available at the door, for more information http://music.adelaide.edu.au/elderhall/concerts/lunch/

RIP Les Dawson from Para Hills Band

12/10/2014

 
Para Hills Band Baritone player, Les Dawson died on 4th October 2014 after a short Illness at the age of 75. His funeral is on Wednesday 15th October 2014 at 1pm, Folland Chapel, Enfield Cemetary.

State Youth Brass - Get Your Applications In!

7/10/2014

 
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Three weeks until applications close

Don't miss out! Is your band represented?

Hints on the camp and tour: It's not all playing - swimming in Lake Bonney each afternoon (coz it's too hot to play!)

Tour concerts to include: Monash Playground, Loxton Historical Village, Barmera Hotel, Wilkadene Woolshed, Barmera, Monash Football Club, and more.....

for more information, application details or to register your interest, visit the Youth Brass Page.

International Staff Band 2015 Australian Tour

5/10/2014

 
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The Salvation Army International Staff Band are giving two concerts in South Australia in late October 2015. They are currently offering discounts to group bookings. If you and your band are interested in making a group pre-booking before tickets go on sale, contact John Slater on 0428 280 008.

Coast and Vines Music Club

1/10/2014

 
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Coast & Vines Music Club is a boutique mini-concert band based on the Fleurieu Peninsula- south of Adelaide. It was established in May of 2006 by Sonia Radford to cater for adults and students who want to gain ensemble and personal skills on their instrument with a focus on playing at community events, fetes, celebrations and aged care facilities and cafes etc.

Being a “club” means that a variety of ensembles can be developed as well as a usual concert band configuration. Also, things are all  run without a formal committee and no subscription fees for membership are charged. Rather, a participation fee is charged to players when they attend.

Rehearsals are most Friday nights 7:30-10pm at Woodend Primary School; Edwardbeck Dve/Young Street Sheidow Park.

The session starts with simpler music which assists players with less experience and acts as a warm-up for the band. The music gets more difficult throughout the evening and a half-time supper break allows for refreshments and socializing.

A $5 participation fee includes supper.

 

Performances vary throughout the year and usually include the City to Bay Fun Run, a café/restaurant or two, retirement village concerts/fete and a “pop-up” event at a beach or park as well as playing at several houses with Christmas light displays  (Average gigs; 12- 15/year)

 

Contact: Music Director:

Sonia Radford  Ph 0424 505 374

Email: [email protected]

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