Geelong Memorial Brass Band has found a new home at Cloverdale Community Centre, where members rehearse weekly to prepare to perform at a broad range of community events.
The band is under the musical direction of northern suburbs music teacher Christina Bowden and plays music ranging from 100-year-old traditional pieces to modern classics.
Band secretary Colin Whitehand said the band provides the music for Anzac Day in the Geelong region and plays other events including Pako Festa, The Festival of Sails at Geelong Yacht Club, community events and nursing homes. Colin said the band recently played a two-hour concert in Portarlington, where its broad range of music was well-received.
The band is always looking for new members and invites anyone interested to attend rehearsals at Cloverdale Community Centre (167-169 Purnell Road, Corio), held every Wednesday from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.
“Instruments and uniforms are supplied and lessons are available to help people learn,” Colin said. “We’re a friendly group and a broad age range and we welcome newcomers.”