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Diamond Valley Brass Band

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25.01.2022 Here we go again. Ho ho ho

24.01.2022 Here's a little Gloria in Excelcius to brighten up your day.

24.01.2022 Come along and support the band and hear three other great bands. Love to see you there.

24.01.2022 Come and see the band in action with some great artists on Saturday night at the Banyule Carols.

22.01.2022 The Development band have started off the Christmas gigs with an outing to Eaglemont Village Artisans.

22.01.2022 New music has finally arrived Get those chops working because I can’t wait to have some fun making music again

22.01.2022 The Development Band is back at #evartisans on this lovely morning. Its the first public performance for our newest member. Patrick on Barirone is doing a great job.

21.01.2022 At 6am on ANZAC Day musicians everywhere are being called on to take to their front yards to play the Last Post. A grassroots campaign for Australians to comme...morate Anzac Day at dawn in their driveways is gathering momentum across the country. With traditional services and marches cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, RSL branches in every state have unanimously endorsed the gesture, with families across the nation expected to stand at their gates, on balconies or verandahs at 6am on Saturday April 25. Please join us and the rest of Australia in this special moment to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for this nation. We may not be able to stand together as we usually would, but we can still stand united in spirit. Anyone interested should download the sheet music, start practising and notify their neighbourhood via a letterbox drop. http://musicformateship.org/ #MusicforMateship #ANZACDAY #drivewaytribute #lastpost #Minutesilence #COVID19 #isolatedbutunited

21.01.2022 The only way to get to rehearsal! Always looking for new members, especially percussion and tuba players!

19.01.2022 The Development band will be there come rain or hail unfortunately there is little chance of shine. Bring your pooch and enjoy the music. https://www.facebook.com/1524511597783146/posts/2559127904321505/

19.01.2022 You will be hearing from Trevor soon about how we are going to manage keeping everyone Covid Safe But here is a little video of how we managed last night to get chairs set up so everyone has the safe distance I cant wait to hear the sound... Every part of the hall used

18.01.2022 We start our ANZAC events tomorrow morning with a street March starting at 10 am along High Street in Epping Come along and support the Epping RSL and of course the band

17.01.2022 Going to play some carols

17.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all our members, their families and all of our loyal supporters. Although this year certainly did turn out as we had hoped and expected, we did manage to get together at the end of the year to create a magical carols performance online for the Banyule council. Thanks to all of our committee who worked all throughout the year via zoom, email and phone to keep us all informed and together as an organisation. Here's to a more productive and entertaining 2021....We hope to see you all fit and well next year.....

17.01.2022 Tune in to ou Banyule Carols by Candlelight....live now..... https://www.facebook.com/banyulecouncil/videos/141347690837113/

15.01.2022 Almost ready to march

14.01.2022 Heres a little Gloria in Excelcius to brighten up your day.

14.01.2022 Our final rehearsal before our Marvellous Movie Music concert with the Australian Childrens Choir this Sunday at 2.30 pm Still tickets available through Trybooking. Or turn up at the door at the Eltham Community and Reception Centre 801 Main Street Eltham

13.01.2022 The development band regularly perform at the Eaglemont Village Artisan Markets and are honoured to be able to add to the festivities to Farewell Glenn the butcher.

13.01.2022 PB's all round for the Development Band this morning. They did a fantastic job marching together for the first time and leading the parade of Athletes at the Diamond Valley Little Athletics Centre Season 2019/20 Opening Ceremony. The newly laid track was nice underfoot and ready made lanes kept them in line.

12.01.2022 Looking forward to seeing all members at our first rehearsal back this year....oil those valves, grease your slides...see you there!!!

12.01.2022 Hey All Really missing band. Cant wait to get back.... In the meantime if you can help the Salvos raise some money it would be great. Many thanks

11.01.2022 New music has finally arrived Get those chops working because I cant wait to have some fun making music again

11.01.2022 This is what we do... spread Joy to the World with our music. Tonight the City of Banyule is feeling the love.

10.01.2022 Privileged to perform with local resident but international performer Ben Clark

10.01.2022 Ready to go at the Whittlesea Carols

09.01.2022 Jazz is not what we do per se - But James Morrison does and he is teaming up with St Helena Secondary College - one of our local schools to put on a show for you.

09.01.2022 Usually I would be getting cold and wet collecting on intersections or knocking on doors. Help me to raise $500 for the Salvos. I know how this money is used and the difference it makes. Thanks to Anthony who has led the charge.

09.01.2022 Only 2 weeks to go. A full on fortnight of rehearsals. We are all really looking forward to this concert. It will be great to be on stage again with these fantastic choristers. Thanks Rebecca and James for blowing your horns for the photo shoot with Leader Newspapers.

08.01.2022 Great to be back at rehearsals after nearly eight months Getting ready to record a virtual carols Well done everyone with the distancing

08.01.2022 Great rehearsal today for our Development Band. Next weekend the Development band will be Marching for the first time together - leading the parade of Athletes at the Season Opener for Diamond Valley Little Athletics #dvlac. It will be an early start for the band but assuredly there will be PBs for all band members taking to the track at Willinda Park Greensborough.

07.01.2022 The band wishes our MD Martyn Scrimshaw a very Happy Birthday.

07.01.2022 Today we are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of a true legend and gentleman of the brass band community, Ian Mathers B.E.M. Ian passed away peac...efully, aged 89, at Angliss Hospital on Thursday night following a massive stroke on Wednesday morning. He was not in pain and was with family when he passed away. Ians contribution to Kew Band as well as brass banding not only in Victoria but across Australia can never be overstated and the City of Greater Dandenong Band was honoured to have his services and skills for a number of years while his son, Michael was our Musical Director. It is clear from all of the posts and comments today that Ian was known, loved, and highly respected by so many in the brass band world. For those that may not have had the privilege of meeting Ian or may not know of his remarkable contribution to our community, then please take a moment to read on for a brief summary of Ians brass band life and thank him for all that he did and gave to us. Ian joined the East Kew Citizens Band in 1941 at the tender age of 11 as a drummer. His association with that band would become legendary and it has been said on numerous occasions that Ian Mathers is Kew Band. In 1953 (aged 23) he became secretary of the East Kew Citizens Band and oversaw the amalgamation of that band with the Kew City Band to create the Kew Citizens Band in 1957. Following the formation, Ian remained as Secretary for some time retiring only for a short three year period to be President before returning to the position. In total he held the position of Secretary for a period of 45 years before being compulsorily retired by his son Michael who was Band President at the time.... a move Michael insists was for his own good, not the bands. During his time at Kew Band, Ian was not only the Secretary but was also an active playing member and Drum Major. He was elected President of the Victorian Bands League in 1979 and immediately oversaw the formation of, and indeed was founding Band Manager of, the Victorian State Youth Brass Band. Ian was President of the VBL for four years before stepping aside. By popular demand, he was re-elected to the role in 1993 serving in that role for a further three years. Ian was in charge of organising numerous overseas trips for Kew Band including the Phillipines in 1980, America in 1984 and Japan in 1999. In addition he was Secretary of Australian Brass (the annually formed national band comprising the best of the best) on several occasions. He was also Chief Drill Adjudicator for several National Band Championships and was highly sought after to adjudicate at various other State and regional championships around the country. In 1981 Ian was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queens Birthday honours list ".... for services to brass banding in Australia". His other personal awards include a Life Membership of Kew Band, Life Membership of the Victorian Bands League, Life Membership of the National Band Council of Australia and various other honour badges from the Victorian Bands League. We extend our sincere condolences and love to Wendy, Michael, Nicole, Maddi, Hannah, Sarah, Daniel, and all of Ians family and friends.

06.01.2022 On this Anzac Day at 6:00am, all around Australia, at the top of their driveways musicians played and their households stood in remberance of those who have given up their lives or fought in war. One of our Development band cornet players, Dawson, and his family are among the many who got up before dawn to #Standto #musicformateship #AnzacDay2020

06.01.2022 Here is the link for the Banyule Carols to be shown on the 12 December https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au//Carols-by-Candlelight-2020

05.01.2022 Thank you to every player for your efforts today A long day of sound checks run throughs and recordings An amazing effort supporting Denis Walter Nadia Komazec and the amazing Australian Children’s Choir... Looking forward to seeing the finished result to be released as a virtual carols in December You should all be very proud of the performance today with some beautiful ensemble playing

05.01.2022 PBs all round for the Development Band this morning. They did a fantastic job marching together for the first time and leading the parade of Athletes at the Diamond Valley Little Athletics Centre Season 2019/20 Opening Ceremony. The newly laid track was nice underfoot and ready made lanes kept them in line.

04.01.2022 Today is an important day to so many, ANZAC day. We, as a band, recognise and respect this day. We have been involved in many ways throughout the years with ANZAC Commemorations & Services, bugle calls and providing musical support. It is always an honour and a privilege to commemorate this day. Through our involvement, we help others feel the spirit of ANZAC through our music. It also engraves into our own souls a deeper understanding and appreciation to those we call the ANZACS. In light of the recent horrific tragedy in Christchurch NZ, we must remember that the combined efforts of the ANZACS unites our two countries. We Will Remember Them - Lest We Forget

04.01.2022 Great start to the year Fantastic to be part of this celebration

03.01.2022 Final rehearsal before our concert on Sunday with the Australian Childrens Choir Tickets at Trybooking.com or at the door 801 Main Street Eltham concert starts at 2.30 pm See you there.

02.01.2022 Hey All Really missing band. Can't wait to get back.... In the meantime if you can help the Salvos raise some money it would be great. Many thanks

01.01.2022 On behalf of the Diamond Valley Brass Band, we hope all our members, families and friends along with our fantastic supporters have a magical and safe Christmas. We are looking forward to the fun and challenges that 2020 brings....

01.01.2022 Come and support the band this afternoon in Whittlesea as we help the town commemorate ANZAC day The march starts at 2.30pm