Many players moving from other areas, at all levels of musicianship, have found a welcome in the Band. New members are always welcome.

Trophies In 1994, the Junior Band members were the D Grade National Champions. In 2005, the Senior Band won both the C Grade East Coast Championship and the C Grade NSW Championships.

Performances The Band plays for: Muswellbrook Shire Australia Day Celebrations Anzac Day at both Muswellbrook and Denman, Festivals, Open Days, Official Openings, Carols and concerts Food and Wine Festival Music Festivals Dinners It has produced many successful productions in co-operation with Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Society.

The Band encourages members to start at an early age playing with the Beginner Band, then moving onto the
Junior and Senior Bands.

A Jazz Group also performs.

Some players also play with their school bands, and this is encouraged.

The current Senior and Junior Bands are under the baton of Russell Passfield, who has played with the Band from its second year. He is assisted by Janelle French, a local music teacher and clarinet player.

Practice

Every Wednesday of the school term:

The Beginner Band is at 5.45 to 6.15pm
Junior Band is at 6.30pm
Senior Band is at 7.30pm

All Practices are held at the Swimming Pool Meeting Room, behind the Bowling Club off Hayden Street.

Cost

A fee of $25 per term is charged. Family discounts apply. A small fee of $15 a term is charged for the use of instruments.

Uniforms

Formal uniforms are provided. Members buy their own summer shirt, and uniform white shirt.

Enquiries

New members are always welcome. All enquiries should be directed to:

Bandmaster Russell Passfield
02 6541 1171 Or mobile 0407 555 936
email: passy@hunterlink.net.au