Can anyone join the band?
Yes. The only stipulation is that you can at least play and read music to a reasonable standard, as we don't give tuition to absolute beginners. However, we can soon put you in contact with some first rate teachers. Also see the following question.

Do I have to audition for the Number One Band?
No. But if we are unsure of your playing abilities, we may ask you to play for a while with the Number Two Band until we are sure which band might be the more suitable for you to play in. Occasionally, if we have too many players for the positions available for a contest etc. those players may be asked to audition, so as to ascertain who will be the ones chosen to participate in the contest.

How do I join?
All you need do is contact the secretary of the band, or send us an email and we can arrange a practice night for you to come along to. It's then a simple matter of signing for any instruments/uniform items that are issued and your in!

What does the band supply me when I join?
All items that are issued are dependant on availability. However, the band will issue you with an instrument and a full uniform i.e. hat, shirt, tie, epaulettes, pants/skirt and coat. This differs a little for the Number Two Band, as their uniform is only a white shirt (not issued), black pants (not issued) and tie (issued). Instrument issue is the same.

What happens if I lose one of the things I was issued?
All instruments are insured for damage etc and the band will cover the cost of instruments requiring repair due to normal wear and tear.
However, if one is lost or damaged through simple neglect/carelessness, then the onus is on the person to whom it was issued to replace the instrument. For uniforms, unless there are extenuating circumstances, then the repair/replacement for all items of uniform issued, is the responsibility of the person to whom the uniform was issued.

Do I have to pay anything to join?
All members are charged an annual fee which helps to offset such costs as insurance, new uniforms, instrument repairs etc.

How often do you play out and practice?
We may go away to contests 3-4 times a year and be involved in 1-2 playouts every couple of months or so on average (of course this can vary at busy times of the year such as at Christmas). We also try to have at least one major concert per year, which generally involves various other singing, dancing and musical groups in the community.

Both bands practice once a week on a Wednesday.
Click here to find out the times etc.

So where are you exactly?
We are in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, the world, the universe. For more specific directions, click here.