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25.01.2022 Join a NSW community band now! #bandsnsw

25.01.2022 School band front and centre in this photo from the 1920s. This must have been one of the earliest school bands in Sydney. Would be interesting to know if anyone has information on the history of this program.

24.01.2022 ASBOF Patron, Dr Anita Collins, is publishing a new book in Sept. check it out here

23.01.2022 An uplifting story shared by Michelle Leonard, who has adjudicated the ASBOF for a number of years. Congrats to Thomas Wilson and Andrew O’Connor for their efforts in showing the power of music.

22.01.2022 Well done ABODA NSW for an inspirational session of PD

22.01.2022 Great to see ASBOF Patron, Dr Anita Collins, as well as regular adjudicator, Michelle Leonard, in amongst this illustrious group of women.

22.01.2022 The evidence continues to mount

21.01.2022 Another report showing a link between music education and improved academic development. Some salient points from our patron, Anita Collins, also in this article.

21.01.2022 Some useful info for music directors

21.01.2022 Check out this fantastic contribution by ASBOF Patron, Dr Anita Collins.

19.01.2022 Something to inspire all the young horn players out there. Great job, Adrian Hallam

19.01.2022 Some important info from RIVMEO

19.01.2022 Join the ABODA Music Educators panel on Thursday 28th May 7pm. ASBOF Patron, Dr Anita Collins will be joined by a number of well known music educators to answer your questions. Register and submit your questions now at https://forms.gle/LSF71Qo87EbAEGXWA

17.01.2022 This morning, Australia's musicians came together in an act of solidarity and respect. ASBOF General Manager, Pat Devery, shares his thoughts on the important role musicians play in Australian cultural life.

16.01.2022 Get involved with this great ABODA PD opportunity

15.01.2022 School band and orchestra rehearsals given the go ahead to resume!!

15.01.2022 ASBOF is going ONLINE for 2020. Schools from across Australia and around the world are invited to participate in Australia's Premier School Music Festival. Read more at our website

14.01.2022 Join us tomorrow night (Mon 7 Sept, 6.30pm) for an interview with Dr Anita Collins as she discusses her new book, The Music Advantage, (NESA Accredited PD for all Union members - proof of membership required). To register email [email protected]

14.01.2022 Some welcome news for our sector.

14.01.2022 Check out the latest advice from the Dept of Education with respect to school instrumental music programs starting back. Time to rattle the cage if your school is dragging the chain - to mix a metaphor or two!

13.01.2022 Australia's leading school band and orchestra festival is inviting schools from across the planet to join this year's ASBOF ONLINE event. Go to our website for more details www.asbof.org.au - please LIKE and SHARE to spread the word!

12.01.2022 Due to recent events in NSW and Vic ASBOF has extended Entry and Upload dates to late Term 4 www.asbof.org.au to register

10.01.2022 Join ASBOF Patron, Dr Anita Collins, in a 1hr FREE PD session on Mon 7 Sept 6.30pm. For more info go to ahttps://www.ieu.asn.au/event-list/event-detail?eid=4492 (All education and music Union members are able to claim 1hr NESA Register PD free of charge)

09.01.2022 Happy Australia Day. All Aussie publishers welcome to advertise on our website for FREE. ASBOF, supporting Australian music since 1962.

09.01.2022 See below for a letter from RIVMEO to the Hon. Brad Hazzard, MP Minister for Health and Medical Research. Dear Minister, I write to request a further meeting between a small number of RIVMEO members, yourself and Dr Kerry Chant specifically to address the issue of group vocal music....Continue reading

08.01.2022 If you’re looking to convince your school leadership team that music programs could be safely up and running, show them this. (Alternatively, just show them the copious Govt advice regarding kids’ sport and replace the word ‘football’ with ‘band’!)

07.01.2022 NESA Update: PD policy changing tomorrow 5 Feb. Any NSW accredited teachers maintaining their proficiency are strongly advised to jump on their eTams account to ensure their PD has been evaluated and is up to date. If you are close to reaching 100 hours you should contact your Union to see if you can cross the line before the rules change.

05.01.2022 One of the premiere instrumental music education conferences in the world is online this year. Here's a chance to be part of the Mid West Clinic without having to shell out for air fares to Chicago and accommodation!

05.01.2022 Some thoughtful insights here, and well worth reading

04.01.2022 ASBOF Facebook page still up and running - for all the news and views you need to see!

03.01.2022 Finally the government and health authorities give some direction to creative and performing arts activities in schools.

01.01.2022 ABODA NSW PD event happening now. Jump in

01.01.2022 Some great observations from Joanne Heaton and John Lynch on the Australian band scene