South East Queensland Symphonic Winds | Musician/band
South East Queensland Symphonic Winds
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25.01.2022 ...again from our beautiful On Broadway concert in 2018, Ellen Axford with perhaps one of the most recognisable tunes from Les Miserables, I Dreamed a Dream
24.01.2022 Music made our 2019 great! Here's a small snapshot of our great year, and here's to a celebration of things to come Happy New Year to everyone, we look forward to performing for you all again in 2020.
23.01.2022 The SEQSW hopes you are all keeping safe and well through these difficult times. We have had to put rehearsals on hold for the foreseeable future, but our musicians are all staying connected sharing musical knowledge and interacting virtually instead of in person. Recognising the importance of keeping the things that you love close to you, please enjoy this beautiful gospel-style arrange of Amazing Grace performed last year by our terrific jazz ensemble.
23.01.2022 We hope you are all able to keep music in your lives during this time. Please enjoy one of our conductor's favourite pieces from our Double Double Toil and Trouble concert in 2018...this piece is Evocation by composer Ryan Nowlin
22.01.2022 Given the current global circumstances, the SEQSW has made the decision to cancel our performance at the Queen Street Mall this coming Sunday. A difficult decision, as we all know that music soothes the soul, however for the health and safety of our musicians and the community at large, we feel it is best for all if we don't go ahead with the concerts. Keep an eye on our website (www.seqsw.org.au) for other upcoming events, and we hope to see you again soon.
22.01.2022 This fun and familiar tune served as a fitting encore to our Postcards concert on 20 October. From Australian composer and arranger Graham Lloyd Music, sing along to "Swingin' Matilda"
21.01.2022 There are so many chances for you to come and listen to us perform in 2020, so heres a quick break-down of our events so you can lock them in your diary: We have two major concerts this year, both at the Sandgate Town Hall: Sunday 31 May - "Mix Tape" - a program made up of all of our favourite pieces, selected by the members of the band Sunday 25 Oct - "Its a Classic!" - a mix of classical favourites alongside some classic concert band music... Well be back at the Queen Street Mall for a chance to hear the SEQSW and the SEQ Big Band on 22 March, 19 July and 6 December. And one for the kids - come along to Downfall Creek Bushland Centre on Saturday 13 June for our terrific program called "Superheroes in Disneyland" With 2020 shaping up to be a great year, we hope to see you at some of our terrific concerts. Head over to our website (www.seqsw.org.au/events) to check out all the details!
20.01.2022 Were all itching to get back to rehearsals as soon as we can, but in the meantime, please enjoy this throwback to our wonderful On Broadway concert featuring Dominica Gilbert with Dont Cry for Me Argentina
19.01.2022 Come on down to the band stand at Mt Coot-tha today at 2pm to hear the South East Queensland Big Band with a terrific program we've been wanting to share with your all year!!
19.01.2022 Come on down to Carseldine Bunnings Warehouse Australia today and grab a sausage sizzle run by the SEQSW!
18.01.2022 Were getting excited about returning to rehearsals soon, in line with the Queensland Government COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap. Levels of excitement havent been this high since Adam and Jayden attempted a "dance" break in the middle of this piece back in November last year...at least the music sounds good!
18.01.2022 There are so many chances for you to come and listen to us perform in 2020, so here's a quick break-down of our events so you can lock them in your diary: We have two major concerts this year, both at the Sandgate Town Hall: Sunday 31 May - "Mix Tape" - a program made up of all of our favourite pieces, selected by the members of the band Sunday 25 Oct - "It's a Classic!" - a mix of classical favourites alongside some classic concert band music... We'll be back at the Queen Street Mall for a chance to hear the SEQSW and the SEQ Big Band on 22 March, 19 July and 6 December. And one for the kids - come along to Downfall Creek Bushland Centre on Saturday 13 June for our terrific program called "Superheroes in Disneyland" With 2020 shaping up to be a great year, we hope to see you at some of our terrific concerts. Head over to our website (www.seqsw.org.au/events) to check out all the details!
18.01.2022 Our second outing for the year! The South East Queensland Big Band invites you to join us for an afternoon on the lawn at the Mt Coot-tha band stand. We're really excited to be out performing again, and hope to see you there!
18.01.2022 We're all itching to get back to rehearsals as soon as we can, but in the meantime, please enjoy this throwback to our wonderful On Broadway concert featuring Dominica Gilbert with Don't Cry for Me Argentina
18.01.2022 On this day in 1874, English composer Gustav Holst was born. As well as an orchestral composer, most notably for his Planets Suite, Holst was also an early composer for the wind ensemble. Here is the South East Queensland Symphonic Winds performing Gustav Holst's First Suite in Eb at our Postcards concert in October 2019
18.01.2022 The SEQ Big Band is excited to bring you Blues to bop and beyond this Sunday at the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens at the amphitheatre. The concert kicks off at 2pm, so you'll want to have your picnic rug laid out before then. Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens, the warm weather, and the cool tunes of the SEQ Big Band.
18.01.2022 The rousing opener from our popular Postcards concert in October last year. This is La Virgen de la Macarena, featuring Mitchell Bell on trumpet and @Karl Charlson on clarinet, this bullfighting fanfare brings with it all the flair and colour of the real event.
18.01.2022 Music made our 2019 great! Heres a small snapshot of our great year, and heres to a celebration of things to come Happy New Year to everyone, we look forward to performing for you all again in 2020.
17.01.2022 Are you looking for a great wind ensemble to play with? SEQSW has a couple of vacancies for clarinet players this year with some really terrific music planned. SEQSW can be a great music extension activity for a senior high school student, a way to continue playing for a Uni student, a great outlet for working adult or reignited passion for a retiree.... Rehearsals are Monday evenings in Deagon and we recommend AMEB 5-6 or equivalent. Please get in touch with us if this is you!!
17.01.2022 SEQSW hopes you are all well Some of our musicians have had some fun creating this virtual piece. Check out Mel, Adam, Rohan and Ash with The Way You Look Tonight
17.01.2022 Have a break between buying your Christmas presents today, and stop by and listen to the South East Queensland Symphonic Winds and the SEQ Big Band at 12, 1 and 2pm on the stage of the Queen Street Mall. We'll be playing some great Christmas music to welcome in the season! https://facebook.com/events/822724631490232/?ti=cl
16.01.2022 The South East Queensland Big Band, along with some smaller ensembles, had our first performance of the year yesterday. Check out some of the highlights.
16.01.2022 From the SEQSWs most recent "Postcards" concert. This piece, the First Suite in Eb, written in 1909 by the great British composer Gustav Holst, was a groundbreaking piece of music that pioneered concert band music at the time. Still beautiful today...
15.01.2022 2nd time this week. Come on down to Carseldine Bunnings Warehouse Australia and grab a sausage sizzle.
14.01.2022 Yesterday marked the 80th birthday of famous rabbit Mr Bugs Bunny. To help celebrate this important occassion, please enjoy this fun little piece called "What's Up at the Symphony: Bugs Bunny's Greatest Hits"
13.01.2022 On November 10 1969, the classic children's television show Sesame Street debuted. The theme song "Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street" has been with the show since the beginning. On November 24 2019, 50 years and 2 weeks later, the South East Queensland Symphonic Winds paid tribute to this great tune with Maynard Ferguson's jazz interpretation of the song.
11.01.2022 The SEQ Big Band had a great day yesterday afternoon in beautiful weather entertaining the crowds at Mt Coot-tha Botancial Gardens. Thanks to Brisbane Metropolitan Bands for the gig!
11.01.2022 Merry Christmas from our musical family to yours
10.01.2022 Easing back into rehearsals. Starting 3 months to the day since we had to call things off. We've started back with our big band, keeping our numbers to 20. Everyone is excited to be making music again
10.01.2022 From our recent Postcards concert, Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song by American composer Samuel R. Hazo tells the story of a young Japanese woman who falls in love with an American man, leaving her cultural home. The drumming echoes the sound of her divided heart, her internal battle between her culture and her husband.
08.01.2022 Get your dancing shoes ready, cause youll want to tap your toes along to some great music at the bandstand, Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens next Sunday, the 24th. The SEQ Big Band is putting on Blues to bop and beyond - a journey through the history of jazz. Bring a picnic, and bring the whole family for a great afternoon!
08.01.2022 We are grateful for all our supporters online and offline :) But today were celebrating 500 Facebook likes!! Thank you Facebook followers
08.01.2022 On Saturday, we put on our last concert of 2019 at the Sandgate Uniting Church as part of their Christmas Lights Festival. We have been performing as part of this festival for many years - it's always a wonderful night, and this year was no exception. It was also the last performance for our wonderful big band leader, lead saxophonist and good friend Sharon. We wish you all the very best Sharon, and thank you for all you've done for the band over the past decade. Merry Christmas from the SEQSW and SEQ Big Band!!
08.01.2022 From the SEQSW's most recent "Postcards" concert. This piece, the First Suite in Eb, written in 1909 by the great British composer Gustav Holst, was a groundbreaking piece of music that pioneered concert band music at the time. Still beautiful today...
07.01.2022 Come along to this terrific event!
07.01.2022 Easing back into rehearsals. Starting 3 months to the day since we had to call things off. Weve started back with our big band, keeping our numbers to 20. Everyone is excited to be making music again
06.01.2022 Don't miss our last concert of the year, at the illuminating Sandgate Christmas Lights. The SEQ Big Band kicks off at 7, with the South East Queensland Symphonic Winds on from 8.15pm. A wonderful way to celebrate Christmas, and the end of a terrific musical year
06.01.2022 Get your dancing shoes ready, cause you'll want to tap your toes along to some great music at the bandstand, Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens next Sunday, the 24th. The SEQ Big Band is putting on Blues to bop and beyond - a journey through the history of jazz. Bring a picnic, and bring the whole family for a great afternoon!
05.01.2022 Just a short note for those who have been keeping an eye on our concert schedule for this year. Unfortunately we are not able to go ahead with our proposed event tomorrow at Downfall Creek. The council was required to make a decision on this event a few months ago and at the time it was safer not to go ahead with it. Our next confirmed concert is 6 December in the Queen Street Mall - we hope to see you there!
05.01.2022 We're getting excited about returning to rehearsals soon, in line with the Queensland Government COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap. Levels of excitement haven't been this high since Adam and Jayden attempted a "dance" break in the middle of this piece back in November last year...at least the music sounds good!
05.01.2022 We are grateful for all our supporters online and offline :) But today we're celebrating 500 Facebook likes!! Thank you Facebook followers
05.01.2022 The SEQSW is disappointed to announce that due to social gathering restrictions, our performances have been cancelled up until the end of June 2020. The health and wellbeing of our musicians and the community at large are our paramount concern, and we look forward to entertaining you all again as soon as we are able to. Stay safe, stay connected, and keep music in your lives!
03.01.2022 On November 10 1969, the classic childrens television show Sesame Street debuted. The theme song "Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street" has been with the show since the beginning. On November 24 2019, 50 years and 2 weeks later, the South East Queensland Symphonic Winds paid tribute to this great tune with Maynard Fergusons jazz interpretation of the song.
01.01.2022 Dont miss our last concert of the year, at the illuminating Sandgate Christmas Lights. The SEQ Big Band kicks off at 7, with the South East Queensland Symphonic Winds on from 8.15pm. A wonderful way to celebrate Christmas, and the end of a terrific musical year
01.01.2022 Like jazz? swing? blues? gospel? SEQ Big Band will be hitting the bandstand at Mt Coot-tha next Sunday the 24th of November from 2pm. The concert is called Blues to bop and beyond and will feature some great jazz numbers from across the decades, including this terrific piece sung by our very own Holly Koehn, It's Only a Paper Moon!
