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GCB Workshop Band Vacancies

gcb — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:30:06 +0000

There are currenly vacancies on all instruments except bass guitar and percussion in the new workshop band. If you would like to learn to play an instrument – NO AGE LIMITS – please email geelongcb@gmail.com ASAP so you can be registered and ready to start at the first rehearsal on Friday April 29th.

Would you like to learn an instrument?

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:26:40 +0000

The Geelong Concert Band will be forming a new Workshop Band from term 2, 2011. This means that we are looking for people who would like to learn to play an instrument. You don’t need to have any experience in playing or reading music – we will teach you all the skills required to become a budding musician.

We will be holding an information evening where you can hear the instruments played and try them out for yourself before you decide on what instrument you would like to play.

The information evening will be held on THURSDAY MARCH 24th starting at 7:00pm at Robertson Hall, Geelong College Preparatory School (enter off Minerva Rd and follow the road to the end). If you have any questions before the night, please contact Trish Kinrade on 0417 148 193.

Botanical Gardens Concert

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:15:56 +0000

The Geelong Concert Senior Band and Big Band will be performing this evening in the Geelong Botanical Gardens as part of the Friends of the Gardens concert series. Concert kicks off at 5pm and runs through until 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $15 each. Bring along a picnic and enjoy the fantastic sounds of the Geelong Concert Band Inc.

GCB Senior Band Win State Open A Grade Concert Band Championship

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:43:38 +0000

Congratulations to the senior band members who performed at the State Band Championships on Saturday August 21st at the Wendoree Performing Arts Centre in Ballarat. The band performed a challenging program under the direction of guest conductor Jemima Bunn and received excellent feedback from Adjudicator Graham Lloyd. It is a great shame that other bands were not competing in the competition this year, however a score of 288/300 highlighted the playing capabilities of the Senior Band.

Melbourne Schools Band Festival

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:24:35 +0000

Congratulations to the Youth band members who made the journey to Robert Blackwood Hall at Monash Univeristy on August 15th and who performed their chosen works exceptionally well. The band received many positive comments from Robert Sheldon who was our critical friend. Well done to Kate Zampatti for preparing a varied program to such a good standard.

Melbourne Schools Band Festival

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:58:48 +0000

The Youth band will be performing as a community band at this years Melbourne Schools Band Festival. Their performance will be during the evening section on Sunday August 15th at Monash University.

State Band Championships

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:55:09 +0000

The State Band Championships will once again be held in Ballarat on the weekend of August 21st & August 22nd. The Senior Band will once again be defending their Open A Grade title at this event. It would be great to have some supporters come along and cheer for the band. Details of performance times and venue will be advised as soon as they come through from the VBL.

Performance Dates for Term 3, 2010

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:11:55 +0000

We have a number of performances scheduled for term 3 which include the Melbourne Schools Band Festival for the Youth Band, the State Championships for the Senior band and an in-house concert at Robertson Hall for all three bands. Dates are as follows:

Sunday August 15th – Melbourne Schools Band Festival – Youth Band only – will need to leave Geelong at 4pm and will return around 1030pm.
Saturday August 21st VBL State Championships Ballarat – Senior Band Only – times to be confirmed
Sunday September 12th at 2pm.

Geelong Wind Bands Festival

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:55:12 +0000

The Workshop, Youth and Senior Bands will all perform at the Geelong Wind Bands Festival on Friday May 28th at Costa Hall. Entry is free, however if you would like to make a gold coin donation that would be appreicaited.

This is a premier concert for school bands in the local region and on this evening the following schools will also be performing – Belmont High School, Christian College, Clonard College, The Geelong College, Geelong High School, Kardinia Internation College, St Joseph’s College.

The concert program is full of varied musical works which are guarenteed to please your ears. Please come along and support all of these local groups – the concert will be held in two halves – 4:30-6:30 and 7:00-9:30pm.

We hope to see you there.

Friends of the Geelong Botanical Gardens Performance

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:27:10 +0000

The GCB Senior Band will be performing as part of the Friends of the Gardens concert series on Sunday February 7th in the new 21st Century Gardens at the Botanical Gardens from 5:00 – 7:30pm. Ticket prices are $10 for singles or $25 for a family of 4 and can be purchased at the gate or from GPAC.

This is the first time that there has been a musical performance in the natural amphitheatre provided in the 21st Century Gardens and weather permitting we are looking forward to performing in this new environment.

So pack a picnic, bring a rug or chair and come and enjoy an outstanding music performance.