Mon 27 Sep 2010

Personnel changes

It's great to have Ron Heathcote back in the trombone section after a few... more>>

Mon 27 Sep 2010

Personnel changes

It's great to have Ron Heathcote back in the trombone section after a few months absence due to work commitments.
Unfortunately work commitments have forced Damien Rawlings to take a break for a few months which has meant a reshuffling in a couple of sections.
Stuart Lees now finds himself in the percussion section, while Graeme Faragher has moved from Bass Trombone to 1st Trombone. Warren Hutchinson moves from 2nd Trombone to Bass Trombone.
Paul Smith has also found it necessary to finish as Deputy Bandmaster, however will continue in the band on 1st Trombone.
In the baritone section, Aaron van Gaalen Prentice has indicated that he won't be returning after a few months leave of absence.
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Wed 26 May 2010

Rehearsals with Professor David King

Professor David King will lead a series of workshops with the MSB on Tuesday... more>>

Wed 26 May 2010

Rehearsals with Professor David King

Professor David King will lead a series of workshops with the MSB on Tuesday 1st June, Wednesday 2nd June and Thursday 3rd June.
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Sun 28 Mar 2010

Change to the Solo Cornet section

Jason Stewart is back playing with the MSB and has slotted into the Solo... more>>

Sun 28 Mar 2010

Change to the Solo Cornet section

Jason Stewart is back playing with the MSB and has slotted into the Solo Cornet section. This is the first time in a couple of years that the MSB has had 5 cornets in both the front and back rows. (close)

Sat 27 Mar 2010

New CD to be released

The latest MSB CD entitled "Battle Ready" will be officially launched during... more>>

Sat 27 Mar 2010

New CD to be released

The latest MSB CD entitled "Battle Ready" will be officially launched during the Bands Alive concert on Saturday 27 March. (close)

Mon 1 Mar 2010

Personnel Changes in 2010

The beginning of the year has seen some new and some not-so-new faces... more>>

Mon 1 Mar 2010

Personnel Changes in 2010

The beginning of the year has seen some new and some not-so-new faces playing with the MSB.

Whilst Ron Heathcote takes a six month “sabbatical” due to additional work responsibilities, Band Reservist Warren Hutchinson has come out of retirement to hold down the 2nd trombone position.

Sitting next to him on 1st Trombone is Stuart Lees, who returns to the MSB after a few years break. Stuart replaces Lt David Collinson, who filled in on 1st trombone for 6 months at the end of 2009.

Jason Stewart is taking a slightly shorter break than Ron and should be back with the band very soon. Taking over the Soprano Cornet chair is Dean Rusling, another former MSB member.

Although it was sad to say goodbye to Ben Anderson at the end of 2009, the MSB greatly admires the reasons why he left. Ben plans to enter The Salvation Army Training College in 2011 and, having just recently married, decided he need to devote more time to other areas.

Bolstering the back row cornet section are new comers Stephen Webb (1st Cornet) and Daryl McMillin (2nd Cornet).

Meanwhile, the Baritone section has welcomed Wayne Collyer (2nd Baritone), who recently moved down to Melbourne from Wollongong. Wayne is known to most of the MSB members having attended the past 3 Future Brass events.

The Tuba section are really pleased that Rob Stevens is back again after his battle with ill health, and are also pleased that Band Reservist Laurie Griffin will remain “on call” for another 6 months.

Major Robert Paterson has relinquished the role of Band Executive Officer, due to his pending retirement. We have certainly enjoyed his ministerial leadership.

Taking over from Major Paterson is Lt. Colonel Ian Hamilton. Ian knows the band well, (particularly the Eupho section) and has quickly settled into his new role.

We welcome the appointment to the MSB of Major Gary Hart, as Assistant Executive Officer – Administration. Gary will be providing much needed administration support to the band.

Tim Cochrane has been appointed to the MSB as Quartermaster. We look forward to Tim making a valuable contribution to the MSB’s ministry in this important role.


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Mon 26 Jan 2009

Citizen of the year - 2009

Congratulations to MSB Alumni, Captain Graham Adnams for being awarded the... more>>

Mon 26 Jan 2009

Citizen of the year - 2009

Congratulations to MSB Alumni, Captain Graham Adnams for being awarded the City of Frankston’s 2009 Australia Day Citizen of the Year. (close)

Wed 21 Jan 2009

Band Restructure

The Bandmaster has spent many hours at the whiteboard during the break... more>>

Wed 21 Jan 2009

Band Restructure

The Bandmaster has spent many hours at the whiteboard during the break coming up with a few instrumental changes for the new MSB season.

Neil Roper hands back the Soprano Cornet to Jason Stewart and Neil takes over as Assistant Principal Cornet to Garry Todd. Brett Holman moves from 2nd Cornet to the Horn Section and Graeme Faragher now occupies the bass trombone seat.

We welcome back Major Robert Paterson who has been appointed as the Band's Executive Officer. (close)