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 sodaveo@kern.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: 7:50pm to 10:00pm at the City of Holdfast Bay Music Centre, Lipson St, Seacliff. Holdfast2: 7:00pm to 7:45pm at the City of Holdfast Bay Music 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.
Holdfast Bay Concert Band
