Band Information - (Current as of September 2011)
The Band
The Band was formed in June 1936 as the City of Adelaide Municipal Band by members of the 43/48th Battalion and the former Glenelg Municipal Band. In February 1940, the Adelaide City Council changed the name to The City of Adelaide Concert Band and it was given the responsibility of providing free concerts for citizens. Somewhere thereafter, the Band became a Brass Band and its name changed to The City of Adelaide Band. It existed in this form until mid-1998 when, partly because of a lack of brass musicians, it reverted back to a Concert Band and changed its name accordingly back to what it was in the 1940's.
The City of Adelaide Concert Band meets in the SA German Club, 223 Flinders St, Adelaide, on Thursday evenings from 7.30 -9.30pm with a short break half way through. Our players range in both musical ability and age. Being a community band, we promote the playing of various musical styles in a relaxed and friendly environment, with minimal requirements for membership entry.
Public Performances
WWe mostly play within the City of Adelaide Council area, about once a month, usually on Sunday afternoons.
Music Director
Mr Sergiy Grynchuk is the Music Director.
Committee
President: Peter Wells
Vice President: Mike Stratton
Secretary: June Hannay
Treasurer: Kon Kotsiou
Committee: Garry Cooper, Bill Eime, Scott Jackson, Margaret Leppard, Doug Pearce
The committee meets on the last Thursday each month prior to rehearsals and the AGM is held in August/September of each year during a scheduled rehearsal time.
Uniform
Our formal uniform consists of a grey blazer, a City of Adelaide official tie or scarf (all borrowed from the band via the Property Officer). Members need to supply their own black trousers/skirts, black shoes and white shirt/blouse.
Fees
Band members pay $50 per annum or $20 per quarter. Full time-students and concession card holder below pension age pay $25. There is a refundable $50 deposit ($30 concession) on borrowed band equipment (uniform, music folder, etc).
Setting and Packing Up
We ask everyone to arrive by at least 7:15pm on Thursday evenings to assist with the setting up the hall with chairs and percussion equipment, so that we can be ready for tuning and warm up exercises at 7:30pm.
Primary Contact Member
If you are unable to attend a rehearsal or a performance, you are asked to contact the secretary as soon as possible, by phone or by email.
In Band Communication
From time to time you will receive information and newsletters by e-mail (or hard copy if you have no e-mail contact). We also make general announcements at the commencement of rehearsals. You may phone the Secretary or the President, the numbers of which are at the top of this information sheet. Each musician is allocated a pigeon-hole for the dissemination of sheet music and printed notices.
Social Gatherings
We like to promote socialisation amongst members and so from time to time, especially after performances, be prepared for drinks or pub meals or BBQs ? family members and friends are welcome. Occasionally we also have fund-raising functions.