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  • About Us
  • News
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  • Join The Band
  • Mailing List
  • 2018 Band Calendar
  • Photo Gallery
  • Links
  • Contact Us

Join Us

Musicians of all ages who are playing at AMEB Grade 4 standard minimum are welcome to attend rehearsals, meet the band members, sit in and enjoy our rehearsals for up to a month without any commitment. Applicants may be required to audition. Any player that doesn't yet meet AMEB Grade 4 is more than welcome to join Holdfast2 with the potential to upgrade to the Concert Band when the opportunity arises. There is no audition required to join Holdfast2.

If you play any of the following instruments, you are welcome to come along to any of our rehearsals:

  • B Flat Clarinet    

  • Bass Clarinet   

  • Alto Clarinet   

  • Flute  

  • Piccolo  

  • Oboe     

  • Bassoon 

  • Alto Saxophone    

  • Tenor Saxophone   

  • Baritone Saxophone 

  • French horn
  • Trumpet  

  • Cornet 

  • Tenor Trombone 

  • Bass Trombone 

  • Euphonium  

  • Tuba 

  • Bass guitar
  • Timpani
  • Drum kit
  • Percussion

If you play any other instrument, unfortunately we can not guarantee a regular position in our band, however with some negotiation we might be able to arrange a special gig featuring your instrument.

Contacts

For more information, please contact our secretary Dave Oakely at holdfastbayconcertband@adam.com.au. For general enquiries, feel free to use to the 'Contact Us' submission form on this website, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Subscription fees

In order to keep the band running, the payment of an annual subscription is necessary. The fee becomes due at the Annual General Meeting in August each year and is to be paid to the band treasurer Gail Noble.

  • Standard: $140

  • Junior (18 & under): $105

  • Family (2 adults): $238

Rehearsals

Every Thursday, 
Concert Band:
 7:45pm to 10:00pm at the City of Holdfast Bay Music Centre, Lipson St, Seacliff.
Holdfast2: 6:45pm to 7:45pm at the  Kauri Community and Sports Centre, Lipson St, Seacliff.
 

Uniform

  • Red blazer with logo *

  • White long-sleeved shirt

  • Blue tie*

  • Black pants

  • Black hose or socks and shoes

  • Hat with logo *

Items with * will be loaned to you by our uniform officer when a deposit is paid.