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Bands

The Wollongong Conservatorium of Music has a number of bands on offer:

  • Beginner Band
  • Junior Band
  • Concert Band
  • Wind Ensemble
  • Concord Band

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Beginner Band

Tuesday 4.00-5.00

An entry level band, no experience required. This band is directed by Eric Dunan.

Junior Band

Monday 4.00-5.00

This band is for players with at least 1 year's ensemble experience. From approximately Unit 1 / AMEB Grade 1 standard. This band is directed by Eric Dunan.

Concert Band

Monday 5.00-6.30

For more advanced players, this band will tackle challenging concert band repertoire. From approximately Unit 3 / AMEB Grade 3 standard. This band is directed by Eric Dunan.

Wind Ensemble

Tuesday 5.00-6.30

For advanced players, this band will tackle complex concert band repertoire. From approximately Unit 5 / AMEB Grade 5 standard. Entry by audition / recommendation only. This band is directed by Conservatorium CEO Andrew Snell

Concord Band

Wednesday 7.15-8.45

The Concord Band is a community band formed in 1980. It is a Symphonic Band, performing music in a variety of styles. Players are generally aged from 12 upwards.

The band has played at a variety of venues including Mt Keira, The Wollongong Mall, Belmore Basin, and a number of Conservatorium events. The band plays a variety of Concert Band Music and welcomes players of all ages with a minimum standard of approximately Unit 2 / AMEB Grade 2. This band is directed by David Rooney.

To join one of these bands, musicians must play one of the following instruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, baritone, tuba, bass, or percussion.