Hunter Regional Band Association Inc

29/10/2024

25/10/2024

Are you our new Musical Director? Waratah Brass - Newcastle is the Hunter Region’s only open A grade brass band and we are celebrating our 140 year anniversary in 2024. Our organisation is looking for a dynamic and inspiring person who can work with the committee and players to lead our band through our annual concert series, many community events and planned contest performances in 2025 and beyond. We are seeking an adaptable communicator who is driven and capable of demonstrating the characteristics outlined in the position notice below. We look forward to hearing from you or we ask that you share this among your musical networks and spread the news.

Please submit your application addressing the role requirements to [email protected] by November 30th 2024.

25/10/2024

We have changed our name to Cardiff Brass
We welcome players to join us.
Beginners welcome.Rehearsal Wednesday 7-9:15pm

13/09/2024

Unfortunately HRBA has had to cancel this Sunday's Bands in the Park event due to predicted poor weather. Band secretaries will be advised by email shortly if they haven't already. We will be working with the Lake Macquarie City Council to look at an alternate date and will advise.

03/09/2024

We'te getting ready for our next concert and we'd love to see you there!

Come and join Toronto Brass as we present a fabulous program featuring some of the great music themes and songs that make movies magical.

The concert will also feature our youth band, Catalina Brass

Sunday 13th October, 2.00pm
Rathmines Theatre. Stilling St., Rathmines

Tickets available now through Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/CVBGY
Email: [email protected] for more information.

02/09/2024

Don't miss this fabulous event featuring Waratah Brass and celebrating their 140th anniversary. Christ Church Cathedral 20 October 2024 at 1:30pm.

Waratah Brass Newcastle is the premier brass band in the Hunter region, celebrating 140 years of making music in our community.

17/08/2024

04/08/2024

If you are aged between 12-22 and were interested in the Youth Camp but got distracted with all of our other events and forgot to fill in your entry form? Good news – we've extended the deadline until the beginning of September! It's been a while since our last camp, and we're excited to see young participants forming new connections with their peers. Don't wait, secure your spot now!

25/07/2024

*Brass Youth Camp Announcement*
The Band Association of NSW, in collaboration with the Hunter Regional Band Association, are holding a Brass Youth Camp.
The camp will take place at CRU Lake Mac Camp and Conference Centre from September 27 to 29, 2024.

This year’s camp will be geared towards Brass Band players aged 12 to 19. Participants have the option to attend as day visitors or stay overnight at the campsite. Refine skills by learning from top conductors and mentors who have been carefully selected.
We have planned lots of fun activities, some great charts to play with a concert for parents and friends at the end.

COST:
Band Association of NSW members: $250 (full board and meals)
Non-members: $300 (full board and meals)
Day Cost: $80 Association Members, $95 Non-Association Members

Book your spot today with the link below! Registration for this camp will close on August 1st. Payment for camp will be required no later than this date and instructions will be provided upon registration to attend.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgUX0c-Es12fkduYSykf54HpGF6pHnO4hUHjIVmXUYqcGsNQ/viewform

19/07/2024

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15/07/2024

Thanks to the Lake Macquarie City Council for their generous grant towards our Bands in the Park event on 15 September 2024 at Speers Point Park. More to follow.

01/07/2024

We currently have vacancies in Soprano Cornet, Tenor Horn, Baritone, Tenor Trombone, Bb Bass and Tuned Percussion.

To apply, email your resume, highlighting your previous musical experience to the Band Manager, Eddie Claxton via email ([email protected]).

All applicants must be 18 years and over.

27/06/2024