The Geelong Concert Band

If you are looking for something to do on Saturday August 29th please come along to Costa Hall, Deakin University Waterfront campus at 7:30pm to support the Geelong Concert Band. This concert will feature the Workshop, Youth and Senior Band and the GCB Big Band performing works that can be heard in musical theatre or the movies. Tickets can be purchased at the door – Adult $18, Student/Concession $15, Children under 12 $10 and groups of 10+ $14.

Tim McCallum and Reyna Hudgell will be performing with the Senior Band and Big Band and Chris Hudgell will help Reyna out with compering.

For Band members – rehearsals will be held at the following times at Costa Hall:

Workshop Band 1:00-1:30pm
Youth Band 1:40-2:30pm
Senior Band 2:40 – 4:00pm
Big Band 4:10-4:45pm.

All members are asked to be in the Green Room 15 minutes prior to their allocated on stage rehearsal time.

Evening call is 6:30pm for Workshop Band and Youth Band and 7:30pm for everyone else.

On August 22nd, the GCB Senior Band ventured to Ballarat to take place in the Victorian State Band Chapionships. Unfortunately there were no other bands competing in the Open A Grade Section but that did not deter the band from putting on an excellent performance. They scored the following for the works they presented:

Major Work
Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night 88/100
Concert Items
Cartoon 44/50
Moto Perpetuo 41/50

Total Score 173/200

Congratulations to Mark and all of the band members for retaining their Open A Grade Title.

The VBL has advised the that the GCB Senior Band will report to the VBL at 2:45pm and be on stage at 3:30pm on Saturday August 21st at the Wendoree Performing Arts Centre.

Come along and support the band as they defend their Open A Grade Title.

A bus for Senior Band members will leave Robertson Hall at 1pm – the cost will be $10 per person. Anyone driving up themselves will need to be at the Wendoree Performing Arts Centre by 2:30pm.

All GCB rehearsals will be changed to the HUMBLE CENTRE, Geelong College Senior School, Aphrasia St, Newtown on FRIDAY AUGUST 14th. Rehearsals will be at normal times. The Big Band rehearsal for this night has been cancelled.

The Senior Band (only) rehearsal scheduled for Sunday August 16th from 2-5pm will also be held at the Humble Centre.

The GCB Senior Band will be performing in the State Championships on Saturday August 22nd at the Wendoree Performing Arts Centre. The band will be defending their Open A Grade title, so come along and show them your support. This competition will be in the afternoon / early evening however a final time has not yet been released.

The Geelong Concert Band is pleased to announce its next concert on Saturday August 29th at 7:30pm at Costa Hall. This concert will feature guest artist Tim McCallum and compere’s Reyna and Chris Hudgel. Tickets are on sale through the GCB from Friday July 24th and GPAC from Monday July 27th. Tickets cost $18 Adults, $15 Concession/Secondary/Uni Students, $10 Under 12′s and $14 for group bookings of 10+. GCB members are encouraged to purchase tickets through the band as they will require an additional ticket (at no cost) for band members to join their family in the second harlf of the concert.

Apologies for the late notice, however the GCB must CHANGE the TIME for their concert THIS SUNDAY JUNE 14th due to a clash in venue booking times. The concert will now START at 3PM at Robertson Hall, Geelong College Prep School, Minerva Rd, Newtown. The NEW REPORT TIME for Youth & Workshop Bands is 2:15pm and Senior Band 3:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door – adults $8, concession/students $5. We hope to see you at our Winter Concert.

Interested in attending a FREE concert at the magnificent COSTA HALL – well you can this Friday May 29th. Come along and listen to performances by wind bands from Belmont High School, Christian College Geelong, Clonard College, The Geelong College, The Geelong Concert Band, Kardinia International College, Newcomb Secondary College and St Joseph’s College. Entry is free and seating is unallocated, so you don’t need a ticket. Come along and support all of these Geelong wind bands. Concert Starts at 5:00pm and runs through until 9:30pm.

The Geelong Concert Band is pleased to be involved in the following concerts for the remainder of 2009:

Friday May 29th – Geelong Wind Bands Showcase at Costa Hall – starts at 5pm and runs until 9:30pm featuring Belmont High School, Newcomb Secondary College, Christian College Geelong, Clonard College, The Geelong College, Kardinia International College, St Joseph’s College and the Geelong Concert Band Youth and Senior Bands.

Sunday June 14th – In house concert 2pm at Robertson Hall, Geelong College Prep School, Minerva Road Newtown – featuring the Workshop, Youth and Senior Bands.

Saturday August 22nd – Senior Band will perform in the Victorian State Concert Band Championships, defending their Open A grade title. This will be held at the Wendoree Performing Arts Centre at a time to be confirmed.

Saturday August 29th – Geelong Concert Band presents A Show Stopping Concert at Costa Hall starting at 7:30pm and feature some of your favourite show tunes.

Saturday September 12th- the Senior Band will perform with the Grainger Wind Symphony at Essendon and Penleigh Grammar School. Time to be confirmed.

Saturday October 3rd – The Senior Band will perform as part of this years Concert of the Decade for the opening of Seniors Week at Costa Hall – times to be confirmed.

Information regarding concerts will be updated as it comes to hand. If you have any questions, please email geelongcb@gmail.com.

All GCB bands will return to normal rehearsals on Friday April 24th at the following times:

Workshop Band 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Youth Band 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Senior Band 8:00pm – 10:00pm