Players Needed

  • Players Needed

The Eltham Concert Band includes the following instruments:

  • Oboe, Bassoon
  • Flute & Piccolo
  • Eb, Bb, Alto and Bass Clarinets
  • Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones
  • French Horn
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba and Euphonium
  • Trombone
  • String Bass
  • Percussion

We are always looking for new players, and would welcome especially:

  • Tubas
  • Percussion
  • Bassoon
  • Oboe

Currently the Saxophone section is full, and we can only take saxophone players who also play another instrument and are willing to play this in the band.

 

 

Membership

Members of the Band pay an annual subscription of $175 ($90 students or concession). This is adjusted on a pro rata basis for those joining later in the year.

There is an expectation that members will attend at least 75% of rehearsals.

The band rehearses every Monday evening except during the Christmas holidays. New players are welcomed to attend a few rehearsals to see if they fit with the band. Nearly all who come along decide that they enjoy themselves and want to stay. On the final rehearsal immediately prior to a concert, the band prefers not to have new players coming along, therefore it is asked that they contact the band before attending for the first time.

For full details for the requirements for membership see the membership page. This includes the details of how to contact the band to see when they may attend rehearsal.

Working With Children Check:

The Band requires all members over 18 years of age to have a current Victorian Government Working With Children Check (WWCC), or equivalent. If you do not have a current WWCC, you will be permitted to attend up to four band rehearsals; however, your membership application will not be approved until the required WWCC has been received.

Where Can You Find Us?

Eltham Concert Band is based in Eltham in the North East of Melbourne (Australia). We rehearse each Monday night of the school year at the Eltham Community Centre, 801 Main Rd, ELTHAM.  This is the mud brick building down the hill from the Eltham Hotel, which is on the corner of Main Road and Pitt Street ELTHAM.  Rehearsal generally start at 7:45pm; however, specific start times are shown on the “Rehearsal Schedule” page.  Players are requested to arrive early enough to ensure they are ready to start playing by the start of rehearsal.