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Open Rehearsal
Monday, 03 October 2011

Come and experience Australia's premier youth marching/concert band in action at our Open Day! Sit in with the current band members as we rehearse pieces we are preparing for the 2011/2012 Marching Season and our 2012 international tour to Malaysia. Also, for the first time, sit in with our Junior band!

Positions are currently available for players of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. AYB has had many exciting opportunities on the world stage in recent years, including tours to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics and to North America in 2010.

When:    15 October, 2011
Where:   Parkhill Primary School, Parkhill Drive, Ashwood, VIC

Rehearsal Times
9:00am to 12 noon - Senior Band
12 noon to 1:00pm - Junior Band

What to bring
- Your musical instrument (except for percussionists)
- Music stand
- Yourself and an enthusiastic attitude!

 
AYB in Concert 2011
Thursday, 21 July 2011

The Annual Concert for 2011 is shaping up to be our best yet! Come and experience a truly diverse program, from the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar and Weber's virtuosic Clarinet Concertino to the Big Band standard Feeling Good and Richard O'Toole's very own composition, Alpine Grandeur.

This year's concert features the very entertaining Rhonda Burchmore as well as AYB's longstanding patron and renowned jazz drummer John Morrison. In addition to our guest artists, the concert will also feature performances by JAYB and the AYB Drumline.

Details
Date:        Sunday, 21 August
Time:        2:00pm
Location:   James Tatoulis Auditorium
                Methodist Ladies' College
                207 Barkers Rd, Kew

Adults $30, Students/Seniors $20

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Wendy on 0416 204 459.

We hope to see you there!

 
Open Day - April 2, 2011
Saturday, 12 March 2011

Come and experience Australia's premier youth marching/concert band in action at our Open Day! Sit in with the current band members as we rehearse pieces we are preparing for this year's annual concert and beyond as well as some of our favourites.

Positions are currently available for players of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, in preparation for our 2012 international tour to Malaysia and Dubai. AYB has had many exciting opportunities on the world stage in recent years, including tours to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics and to North America in 2010.

What to bring:

  • Your musical instrument (except for percussionists)
  • Music stand
  • Yourself and an enthusiastic attitude!
Date: Saturday 2 April 2011
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Address:
Parkhill Primary School,
  Parkhill Drive, Ashwood, VIC
Melway Ref:  60 K9
 
Myer Christmas Parade
Tuesday, 09 November 2010

Come and see your favourite youth band (AYB, that is!) perform alongside many other parade participants in the 2010 Myer Christmas Parade! Bring the family along to Bourke St Melbourne to witness the spectacle which will include many well-known characters and performers, such as the characters of Sesame Street, Dorothy the Dinosaur and Friends, Yogi Bear, and performances by the cast of Hairspray and Mary Poppins!

And of course, what would a Myer Christmas Parade be without the man in the red suit himself, and his favourite helper Jennifer Hawkins? Be sure to welcome Santa to Melbourne and get there early to secure a good spot!

Date: Saturday 13th November
Time:
11:00am to about 12:30pm
Location:   Along Bourke St, from Spring St to Hardware Lane

For more details, click here.

 
See AYB at AFL Grand Final Parade
Thursday, 23 September 2010

Get along to cheer on AYB at the AFL Grand Final Parade along Swanston and Collins Streets up to Spring Street, Melbourne from midday on Friday 24 September. Oh yeah, and you might see some St Kilda and Collingwood players too!

 
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Community Bank® Newsletter

AYB is one of over 180 organisations or clubs that receive support from Bendigo Bank's Community Bank®. During the last four years, Bendigo Bank has provided sponsorships to local organisations and community groups totalling over $1,400,000.

The Winter 2011 edition of the Canterbury, Ashburton and Surrey Hills Community Bank Branches Newsletter can be viewed here.

New Ensemble for Junior Musicians

The Australian Youth Band is entering an exciting new phase, with the establishment of a junior ensemble for young musicians aged 12 -15. Players of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments who have a minimum musical standard of AMEB Grade 2 are encouraged to audition.

Read on...

 
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