The Tasmanian Bands League and its Music Advisory Board are pleased to announce that a state brass band will be formed this year with a great program of rehearsals, workshops and concerts. We are again fortunate in securing the conducting skills of Howard Taylor, Director of Australian champion band, Brisbane Excelsior. BBb tuba player Dean Morley, previously with the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band and now with Brisbane Excelsior Band, will be special guest soloist as well as conducting workshops and offering lessons.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Sunday 6 July, 11.00am – 3.00pm

Host - Latrobe Federal Band

Friday 8 August, 8.00 – 10.00pm

Saturday 9 August, 9.30am – 6.00pm

Sunday 10 August, 9.30am – 2.00pm

Host – Glenorchy City Concert Brass

Friday 22 August, 8.00 – 10.00pm – Rehearsal in Launceston

Saturday 23 August, 9.30 – 11.30am – Rehearsal

Saturday 23 August, 2.30pm – Concert in Launceston

Saturday 23 August, 7.30pm – Concert in Devonport at the opening of the 80^th Devonport Eisteddfod

Sunday 24 August, 2.00pm – Concert in Hobart

The TBL will assist players with petrol costs.

Brass and percussion players from bands registered with the TBL are invited to apply for membership. Interested players should complete the form provided and send it to Dean Hunt by Monday 9 June. Please use email where possible. Dean will be at the Solo and Ensemble weekend on 31 May and 1 June if you wish to deliver your application personally, or send it along with a participating band member.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss any aspect of the Jubilee Brass 2008.

Dean Hunt

Convenor, Music Advisory Board

15 May 2008

Sunday 6 July Yes/No

Friday 8 August Yes/No

Saturday 9 August – morning Yes/No

Saturday 9 August – afternoon Yes/No

Sunday 10 August Yes/No

Friday 22 August Yes/No

Saturday 23 August – morning Yes/No

Saturday 23 August – afternoon Yes/No

Saturday 23 August – evening Yes/No

Sunday 24 August Yes/No