Our State Youth Brass programme is a facility for the youth of the South Australian Band Association (SABA) to extend their musical knowledge and appreciation, develop their skills, promote SABA and community banding further afield, and share in the camaraderie 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. There has been much on offer for young wind and string musicians generally, such as the Adelaide Youth Orchestras, the Adelaide Wind Orchestra, and many school-based ensembles and festivals, but 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.
The annual brass band summer camp and tour provides a unique opportunity for young brass band musicians. There has been much on offer for young wind and string musicians generally, such as the Adelaide Youth Orchestras, the Adelaide Wind Orchestra, and many school-based ensembles and festivals, but 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.
Annual Band Camp
- 6-day fun-filled camp rehearsing brass band music and touring regional areas
- Opportunities to conduct, compose and play music with like-minded young musicians
- Both metropolitan and rural young musicians are welcome
- 24 years and under
- Minimum standard approx. grade 4 (AMEB, ANZCA, Trinity)
- Brass and percussion players
Support Us
SABA is a registered not-for-profit organisation. We rely on grants, funding, sponsorship and donations to minimise fees and deliver quality programs for the young musicians on tour.
Funding will assist the band in organising accommodations, transport, catering, and much more. All individual and corporate sponsors will receive recognition in performance programs.
If you or your organisation is interested in sponsoring State Youth Brass, please contact us to discuss possible opportunities to support the band.
We greatly appreciate your support.
Funding will assist the band in organising accommodations, transport, catering, and much more. All individual and corporate sponsors will receive recognition in performance programs.
If you or your organisation is interested in sponsoring State Youth Brass, please contact us to discuss possible opportunities to support the band.
We greatly appreciate your support.
Band Camp
2026: Wallaroo - Jan 13-18 2026
2020: Riverlands
2019: Kangaroo Island
2018: Clare Valley
2017: Limestone Coast
2016: Yorke Peninsula
2015: Riverlands
Contact
2020: Riverlands
2019: Kangaroo Island
2018: Clare Valley
2017: Limestone Coast
2016: Yorke Peninsula
2015: Riverlands
Contact
sayouthbrass@sabandassociation.org
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