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Defence Force School of Music

Locality: Macleod, Victoria, Australia

Address: Simpson Barracks 3085 Macleod, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to members of the #032 Musician Section Leader (MSL) on their successful completion of this course. The MSL course is a qualification towards the rank of CPL/LS in Defence Bands. Pictured L-R:- MUSN Natalie Gray, MUSN Josh Young (Student of Merit), MUSN Alex Long, MUSN Lenore Evans, AB John Mete, AB Andrew Crago, AB Martin Aujard and AB Robin Murray. Well done team, and best wishes for your continued success.

24.01.2022 Yes! We live it

22.01.2022 Congratulations to members of the 2019 Musician Assistant Band Leader (MABL) on the successful completion of their course. The MABL course is a qualification towards the rank of WO2/CPO in Defence Bands. Pictured L-R:- PO Brett Douglas, SGT Steve Carter, PO Esa Thomas, SGT Chris Perritt and PO Brett Donovan Well done team, and best wishes for your continued success.

21.01.2022 Today marks the final day of training for the most recent MIET course. The Australian Army welcomes its two newest qualified musicians to the ranks of the AAB. MUSN Anthony Sheldon is posted to the Band of the Royal Military College and MUSN Toby Brown is posted to Australian Army Band Sydney. Congratulations gentlemen and best wishes in your future endeavours.

21.01.2022 Tonight in Canberra at Llewellyn Hall, our Band Officer Course learners, SGT Nicolas Buff and CPL Ben Bonney, are guest conducting the Band of the Royal Military College, Duntroon. The Band is performing in a joint concert with the University Band from Yale, CT in the US led by their Music Director, Dr Thomas C. Duffy. The BOC are working under the watchful eye of the OC DFSM, MAJ Darren Cole. Dont the guys look at home on the podium? Many thanks to the Band and their OC, MAJ Glen Rogers for the opportunity.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to members of the 2019 Musician Group Leader (MGL) on their successful completion of this course. This was the first blended iteration of this course and comprised members of the RAN, AAB full-time & reserve, and the Royal Corps of Musicians, Tonga. The MGL course is a qualification towards the rank of SGT/PO in Defence Bands. Pictured L-R:- SSGT Taniela Uata, CPL Keiron Foley, CPL Sheree Johansen, LS Marcus Salone, LS Svetlana Yaroslavskaya (Student of Merit), CPL Sarah Clark, CPL Andrew Cassidy, CPL Karina McCoy and CPL Kylie Simpson Well done team, and best wishes for your continued success.

20.01.2022 Attaining the qualification of Military Instructor is a recognition of specialist skills and the ability to teach in the Defence environment. It is a significant achievement for those bestowed with this responsibility and this week we recognised SGTs Mark Brown and James Duquemin as newly qualified Military Instructors. On hand to present their badges was the Officer Commanding DFSM Training Wing Major Darren Cole. Well done to you both!

20.01.2022 How well do you know your Aussie Rock? Have a go at naming all these songs from the guitar riff. #austarmyband #armymusic

19.01.2022 This week the Defence Force School of Music had the pleasure to see the newest members of the Australian Army Band successfully complete the Musician Initial Entry Course. Musicians Phoebe Dew - Clarinet and Sandra Miletic - French Horn, will both start their Army Band journey at the Band of the Royal Military College in Canberra. We also congratulate staff member, Lieutenant Andrew Stokes who was recognised as part of Deputy Chief of Navys retention activities by developing Navys reputation. His experience and care regarding training and personnel matters has made a significant contribution to enhancing Navys reputation and retaining our valued members of the RAN Band.

19.01.2022 Today we congratulate Band Officer Course student Nathanael Maxwell on his promotion to Sub Lieutenant. Commanding Officer Defence Force School of Music, Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Rogers presented Nathanael his promotion certificate and rank insignia during our At Home training concert. Congratulations Nathanael

18.01.2022 We were proud to host the Air Force Band today for a clinic session with our Band Officer Course. Thanks to FLTLT Dan Phillips and his team.

18.01.2022 Congratulations on 50 years Australian Army Band Corps. Thank you all for your service to the Nation.

18.01.2022 Welcome to Australian Army Band’s newest member as Musician Bruni completes Musician Initial Employment Training. MIET is currently being conducted remotely at Kapooka for Army Trainees and Cerberus for Navy Trainees as Defence Force School of Music is operating within COVID-19 restrictions in Melbourne. This training is enabled by the generous support provided by Royal Australian Navy Band and the Australian Army Band Kapooka. Here MUSN Bruni is presented the AAB shoulder patch by MAJ De Jonge Officer Commanding AABK.

18.01.2022 Today our Band Officer Course visited HMAS Cerberus to record their Concert Band and Parade Band arrangements. A massive thank you to Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne for making the time to assist us with our training.

17.01.2022 The first Audio Engineer Course for 2020 is underway. Three Royal Australian Navy Band members are learning the inputs and outputs of sound reinforcement from our resident tech guru here at DFSM, SGT Tim McCabe.

17.01.2022 A busy week for DFSM With the Musician Initial Entry Training Course, Musician Section Leader Course, and the Band Officer Course, all in residence at the moment, staff and trainees have had a busy yet rewarding week. Congratulations to Musician Rhianne Humphreys on successful completion of Musician Initial Entry Training. We wish her all the best as she joins the Band of the Royal Military College Duntroon.

15.01.2022 How did you go with guessing guitar riff? Answers below:

14.01.2022 This morning at DFSM the CO, LTCOL Dan Hiscock, OAM had the pleasure of promoting CAPT Chris Martin to the rank of Major. In a well planned and executed operation, MAJ Martin had no idea that he was here to be promoted and the surprise was obvious to all. Congratulations Sir! Well deserved.

12.01.2022 Some more photos from last night in Canberra.

12.01.2022 Musician Isaac White from Australian Army Band Adelaide, currently on the Musician Section Leader course, continues training using available technology. Warrant Officer Class Two Peter Bell explains the set up prior to Musician White demonstrating his section rehearsal technique from his lounge room 30kms away from the ensemble.

12.01.2022 This morning the Band Officer Course were working with the Air Force Band Big Band under the watchful eye of Daryl McKenzie. The session was an opportunity for the learners to prove their Big Band arrangements with a live professional ensemble and the AF Band were sounding great! Thanks to FLTLT Dan Phillips and the team (including MAJ Darren Cole and SGT Steve Carter from DFSM) for their honest feedback and superb musicianship.

12.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE Our At Home concert scheduled for 22 Aug has been cancelled due to the refurbishment project currently underway at the School. Thank you for your support thus far throughout the year, it has been greatly appreciated.... At this stage we anticipate the concert on 26 Sep to go ahead and will send out confirmation closer to the event. See more

11.01.2022 Over the past few weeks our Band Officer Course students have been assessed on their Parade Conducting and Big Band Directing skills. A huge thank you to the Air Force Band for assisting us with their training. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with such a talented team.

11.01.2022 Military Bands are not just about playing musical instruments. The Audio Engineer Course is currently running here at the Defence Force School of Music. Students will be trained on the basics of setting up and operating sound reinforcement equipment, then will continue their training on the job when they return to their units.

10.01.2022 Introducing Sub-Lieutenant Nathanael Maxwell from Royal Australian Navy Band who completed the Band Officer Course at Defence Force School of Music last year. #ourpeople #ADFmusic

10.01.2022 The Navy is taking over! Welcome to our newest Defence Musicians commencing the Musician Initial Entry Training Course today. (top to bottom) Donna Chung, Andrew Jefferies, and Winston Weng - all promoted to Able Seaman by Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Rogers.

08.01.2022 We have had a busy few weeks here at DFSM. The Band Officer Course have completed their final Conducting Assessment with RAN Band Sydney, the staff have received refresher training in CPR and First Aid and we currently have an Audio Engineering Course being attended by members of the Australian Army Band Corps.

07.01.2022 We have had the pleasure of training the latest Musician Section Leader Course for the past four weeks and we are now in assessment mode. Three musicians each from RAN Bands and Army Band Corps make up the learners and their progress throughout the course has been incredible to watch. They have been led by our superb team of instructors and have set a very high standard during all phases of training. Check out the images below to see each of them on the podium working on their rehearsal technique.

07.01.2022 Legacy Week is Australias iconic fundraising campaign which began in 1942. Usually you would see soldiers, sailors and airmen hitting the streets raising funds. At Defence Force School of Music we would pass the hat around at our At Home Concerts. The funds raised from Legacy Week help Legacy continue to assist approximately 60,000 beneficiaries, with 96% of them being elderly widows throughout Australia, with essential services such as, counselling, special housing, medical..., advocacy and social support. In these trying times our support is needed more than ever. Donations can be made via the link below. https://battleofthebases.gofundraise.com.au//SimpsonBarrac

06.01.2022 Today the Band Officer Course were in Canberra putting their conducting skills to the test at the popular Music at Midday concert series. A big thank you to the Band of the Royal Military College Duntroon (Major Darren Cole) for allowing our students to participate in this valuable experience. The Band Officer Course is an 11-month intensive course where students learn the skills to prepare them to lead our Defence Bands.

04.01.2022 On Friday, the RAN Bands newest member, Recruit Musician Katrina Todd was promoted to Able Seaman Musician by the Senior Naval Officer at Simpson Barracks, Lieutenant Commander Adam Shortis, XO of the ADF School Of Signals. Also present for the ceremony was the Acting CO DFSM Major Darren Cole. ABMUSN Todd is just days into the seven week Musician Initial Entry Training Course at DFSM and we warmly welcome her onboard.

04.01.2022 Today we congratulate the newest member of the Royal Australian Navy Band Dane Connor on his promotion to Able Seaman. Commanding Officer Defence Force School of Music, Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Rogers and Instructor, Petty Officer Stuart Malcolm presented Dane with his rank insignia. Congratulations Dane.

04.01.2022 Our colleagues in music at Australian Army Band Melbourne put together this fantastic clip all about lockdown!

03.01.2022 Training Transformation. Over the last few years, the Defence Force School of Music has evolved its courses to include a blend of distance and residential learning that allows both full time and part time members to attend the same course. Having flexibility when, where and how fast you learn whilst still being in your home location makes this method of learning very attractive to our musicians. In order to produce and enhance our online content, the Defence Force School of M...usic has transformed one of its rehearsal rooms into a multimedia studio. The purpose of this studio is to create professional video content that will inspire and engage our trainees together with the ability to stream live lessons to trainees all over Australia - the virtual classroom. The original room was named after Lieutenant Commander George Hooker; the first Director of Music of the Royal Australian Navy Band between 1954 and 1970. At a ceremony on Monday 18 November 2019 this studio was re-dedicated as the "George Hooker Multimedia Studio" by Armys Director General Training and Doctrine, Brigadier Benjamin James, AM, DSM.

03.01.2022 The aim of the Drum Major Course is to train personnel in the required skills, knowledge and attitude to lead a Marching Band as a Drum Major. The Drum Major must be the exemplar for drill, dress and bearing. Possess advanced communication skills and have extensive knowledge of parade formats, ceremonial and dress manuals. Last week a Drum Major Course was run at Royal Military College - Duntroon. The trainees were provided excellent mentorship by the Regimental Sergeant Maj...or of the Australian Army Band WO1 Davies and the Band Sergeant Major of the Band of the Royal Military College WO1 Caira. The School Sergeant Major WO1 Anning provided online ceremonial lessons and assessment via the video training program Big Blue Button. The combination of extensive experience and the use of technology achieved excellent results for the Drum Major Course. Congratulations to the course members who all passed and demonstrated great potential to be excellent Drum Majors. Defence Force School of Music would like to thank the Australian Army Band for the outstanding support and the provision of the Marching Band.

02.01.2022 Today the Defence Force School of Music marked the 51st birthday of the Australian Army Band Corps with a memorial service to honour the Australian Army Musicians who lost their lives on operational service.

02.01.2022 Warm congratulations to the graduates of the Section Leader Course who leave today to return to their respective units. The course was the last residential course to be held here at DFSM and they have done exceptionally well as a group and individually. Well done to you all and safe travels back home to your families. Thanks also goes to the hard working team of instructors who have done a stirling job yet again.

01.01.2022 Dawn service at Simpson Barracks this morning was supported by staff from DFSM and conducted by Band Officer Course member SGT Nicolas Buff. Various performances throughout the day will see DFSM supporting AAB-M and sharing in this very special day. We keenly feel the ANZAC spirit and strive to uphold their legacy. Lest we forget.

01.01.2022 Amidst the uncertainty of what the future holds due to COVID19, Defence Force School of Music (DFSM) is showing an ability to adapt and overcome using technology. Within a matter of days, DFSM identified 90% of residential trg to be delivered via Distance Learning utilising the video production and live streaming capabilities of the George Hooker Multimedia Studio. Here is the Commanding Officer DFSM, Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Rogers, giving a facilitated discussion to 13 staff and students working from home.

01.01.2022 Rehearsals are well underway here at DFSM for tomorrows At Home concert featuring a Big Band of comprised of ADF musicians from all around Melbourne led by the Band Officer Course.

01.01.2022 The Musician Assistant Band Leader (MABL) course is busy in preparation for tomorrows DFSM @ home concert. Pictured is PO Esa Thomas leading the band with solo piper MUSN Dave Leaders. The programme will be themed on Remembrance Day, and we look forward to presenting this concert featuring our talented ADF musicians.