The Granite Belt Community Band is back bringing music to the regions and looking for new members.
President Murray Hovey said the band had returned to rehearsing and performing following the changes in the Covid19 restrictions and were hoping to increase their numbers.
“We are encouraging new members to come and join in and develop their skill as players,” Murray said.
“We are performing at several outdoor venues between now and Christmas.
“Our first performance since the Apple and Grape Festival in March this year, was for the “Beat of the Bush” in Tenterfield. You can see us next on Saturday the 31 October at 2 pm for the Art Trail in Amiens.”
The Granite Belt Community Band is a community-oriented band which entertains in the wider community from Warwick to Tenterfield at events including the Apple and Grape Festival, Warwick Rodeo, Australia Day, the Peter Allan Festival and Christmas events.
“The Granite Belt Community Band are a happy bunch of people from Warwick, Stanthorpe and Tenterfield, who enjoy making music together as much as spreading happiness and instilling a good mood with the music,” he said.
“We welcome new members – it doesn’t matter what level of musician you are, from beginner to experienced, young and not so young.”
The band rehearses at the Presbyterian Hall, 14 Leslie Parade in Stanthorpe every Wednesday night commencing at 6pm (Qld time).
The group has recently added to their sound thanks to community grants from the Southern Downs Regional Council which has allowed them to purchase two new instruments – a cornet and a flugel horn.
Murray said the band aimed to offer a musical experience to everyone no matter what their socio-economic status.
“This goal has been enhanced by the purchase of instruments,” he said.
“This will continue to expand the music that the community and the players enjoy.
“The added benefit is to improve the mental health of those who engage in music, either through listening or playing. This is especially important during these rough times of ongoing drought, bush fires and Covid19 that have devastated our communities.”
The band follows any new regulations stipulated by the state and federal governments.
For more information, please contact Murray Hovey 0400 709 057or by email: granitebeltband@gmail.com.
