Taking initial steps to become a band musician and learn to play a cornet was youngster Angus Sim, one of the attendees at a program started late last year by the Warragul Municipal Band.
Eleanor Craig took a keen interest in learning the cornet at a Warragul Municipal Band development program.
Learning to play the trombone was the focus for Miriam Craig during the 10-week development program.
Left: Among the youngsters and senior band members involved in the Warragul Municipal Band's training program were, back row from left, teacher Emma Nicholson, Miriam Craig, Jo Craig, Sarah Lucas (band treasurer). At front, Alanna Lucas, Cerys Nicholson, Eleanor Craig and Angus Sim.
A program by the Warragul Municipal Band to develop young musicians will continue this year.
It follows a successful pilot of the course late last year.
Conducted over 10 weeks it introduced stude4nts to playing brass and percussions instruments, music reading and band etiquette.
QA grant from Baw Baw Shire council enabled the band to purchase new music and undertake maintenance of instruments.
At the conclusion of the 10 weeks the students, along with come members of the senior band, staged a short concert at which they performed four pieces.
The program for young people will be held again this year, as well as the re-establishment of the training band.
Anyone interested in being involved should email projectofficer@warragulband.org
