** First day back for 2012 **

Saturday Feb 11 2012 at 2:00pm     

Venue: Mount Waverley Secondary College MUSIC CENTRE

Corner of Lechte Road and Beaufort Street, Mount Waverley

Could all parents please email president@ybp.org.au – our contact details need updating!

Thank you, Kevin.

Check out our Contact page for a cool map!

We proudly introduce the Youth Bands Program.  We are a non-profit music education organisation, and we offer two main ensembles:  The John Mallinson Youth Band (AMEB grade 4-5 or equivalent) and the Wilf Dyason Wind Ensemble. (AMEB grade 2-3 or equivalent).  These 55 piece symphonic bands offer solo opportunities, and both chamber ensembles and jazz combos are drawn from our members.

We aim to provide young people a high level of music education, experience, exposure and enjoyment.  Our goal is to compliment and develop the current music education within schools and to provide young musicians a rich environment to do so.  Broad ensemble experience and exposure is essential in developing young musicians. Our program offers a high standard of sectional tuition and regular master classes with high profile musicians.  As a result of these exciting and diverse experiences, young musicians will develop and flourish within the Youth Bands Program.

We offer a variety of performance opportunities throughout the year, with at least one performance each term. We have a biannual Music Camp and have in the past taken workshops with the Melbourne International Festival of Brass. Our aim is to develop active relationships within the wider community. Please enjoy the videos, photos and sound clips available. We look forward to you joining us soon.