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18-8-10 : Hills Community String Orchestra. For ages 8 to 100, school students & adult musicians, no auditions. Cat Jones 0411295844
. . . . To join, you must be able to read simple music, attend one evening rehearsal per week in Balhannah and have your own instrument.

10-7-10 : Song & Dance Performers. Ladies & Gentlemen (especially) required for day & evening shows.
. . . . Need to be able to sing (group & solo) & move to Music. Suit retired or semi-retired people but need their own transport.
. . . . Group costumes are provided. Small renumeration offered. Claire 84436521 or 0402612642

6-7-10 : Adelaide Village Band has a vacancy for a proficient Euphonium player using a European oval tenorhorn with rotary valves.

6-7-10 : ARPA Orchestra has Oboe and Bassoon vacancies and welcomes enquiries from other proficient musicians, particularly strings.

19-5-10 : Would you like to learn a brass instrument ? Are you aged between 7 and 107 ?
. . . . Barossa Brass Inc. provides instruments and training to anyone who would like to learn a brass instrument,
. . . . no previous musical experience is required, however musicians wishing to learn a different brass instrument
. . . . are also warmly welcomed. Come along on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm during school terms at the
. . . . Nuriootpa High School music suite. Email President: Lynette Pinder 0412714691 Musical Director: Peter Rawlings 0410403963

15-2-10 : Soul Factor Gospel Choir in it’s 10th year, is auditioning new members. Soprano, Alto, especially Tenor & Bass
. . . . Rehearsal 7.30pm Thursdays at Fullarton. Sharon Raymond 83912127 or askhsr@bigpond.com

13-2-10 : ARPA Tap Dancing & Variety Concerts group requires a vocalist who can provide solo items,
. . . . preferably a guitarist or keyboard player. Lorraine 82693915

18-1-10 : Holdfast Bay Concert Band is still seeking a drummer. Info : Jess, jbotting@hotmail.com or 0421848931

18-11-09 : City of Holdfast Bay Concert Band are currently seeking a drummer.

23-7-09 : Strathalbyn & District Concert Band are looking for a musical director/band master. This band is a non competition band
. . . . of about 25 players who practice in the Strathalbyn Town Hall every Tuesday night. Juniors start at 7pm and the full band is
. . . . at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. There is also a Swing Band (Strath Swing) that practices Monday nights. The Strathalbyn & District
. . . . Concert Band plays approx 20 jobs per year including the 2 day Bands Festival in August. The band also welcomes new players.
. . . . Interested players can turn up to practice or contact the secretary Lyle Seyfang 83707072 / 0409995360
. . . . or President Brenton Hocking 85364306 / 0438434930

27-6-09 : Singers wanted for choir based at Governor Hindmarsh Hotel on Port Rd. We sing a variety of songs inc. Gospel, Soul, Pop, etc.
. . . . We have performed at the Hill Billy Hoot radio programmme and at the recent Dylan Tribute at the Gov. We have a teacher and aim
. . . . to keep developing our skills. Rehearsals at the Gov on Saturdays at 2pm. Contact vikkitemby@aol.com

21-1-09 : The South Australian Flute Ensemble is looking for new members. Meetings are held on Mondays at 7-45 pm
. . . . at the Mitcham Community Centre, cn Belair Rd & Grange Rd, Lower Mitcham. Dates for 2009 are February 2 and 16,
. . . . March 2, 16 and 30, April 20, May 4 and 18, June 1, 15 and 29, July 13 and 27, July 13 and 27, August 10 and 24,
. . . . September 7 and 21, October 12 and 26, November 9 and 23, December 7. Playing standard, Grade 4 minimum (low C up to top G).
. . . . If you would like to join please contact Caroline Weatherstone on 0401-176-230.

10-11-08 : Mount Lofty Singers is seeking a musical director/conductor to start in February 2009.
. . . . We are a non-auditioned SATB community choir of some 35 singers and sing a wide repertoire of music.
. . . . We meet Monday eveings at Sunset Rock Uniting Church, Stirling.
. . . . We are affiliated with ANCA and SA Country Choral Assoc and will be hosting the SACCA Festival at Mt Barker in August 2009.
. . . . For job description and details contact the president Natalija Apponyi 8388 4603 or 0438 852 247.

25-5-08 : Orchestra positions available for the Adelaide Primary Schools Music Festival Orchestra
. . . . Open to public school students in years 5 to 7* in Primary, Middle and R-12 Schools
. . . . Contact Orchestra Manager: Sharon Burgess. 8261 5438
. . . . The Festival of Music 2008 Concert Series will be from 9th to 19th September in the Adelaide Festival Theatre
. . . . Three orchestras of 30+ Public School students are formed to accompany the choir and perform featured orchestral items
. . . . Each orchestra is made up of a string section (violins, violas, ‘cellos, double bass), a wind section (flutes, clarinets, saxophones,
. . . . trumpets, trombones etc) and a rhythm section (keyboard, drum kit, auxiliary percussion, electric bass.)
. . . . Places are available in the following orchestras on the following instruments only :
. . . . North Orchestra (rehearsals held at Klemzig Primary School, every Thursday :
. . . . . . . Keyboard, Bass Guitar (to yr 9), Cello x 2, 1st Trumpet, 2nd Trumpet, 1st Clarinet
. . . . Central Orchestra (rehearsals held at Marryatville Primary School, every Thursday :
. . . . . . . 1st Trumpet X 2, 2nd Trumpet, 2nd Clarinet
. . . . South Orchestra (rehearsals held at Dover Gardens Primary School, every Thursday :
. . . . . . . Bass Guitar (to yr 9), 1st Trumpet

16-5-08 : The Anglican Parish of Woodville is seeking an Organist. Should be familiar with worship in the Anglican tradition
. . . . and if not then be prepared to take advice, and should have a reasonable and developing repertoire in hymnody both
. . . . ancient and modern. The hymn book is use is An Australian Hymn Book and regular inclusion of modern hymns
. . . . from other sources.
. . . . Duties include: Accompanying worship at the main service on a Sunday morning and on other occasions as arranged
. . . . with the Rector, the right to play for all weddings to be conducted in Saint Margaret's Church, the right to play for all
. . . . funerals held in Saint Margaret's Church. A modest stipend is available and the organist is also entitled to the organist
. . . . fee connected with weddings. Fees for the occasional funeral may also be available.
. . . . The expectation is that the organist will accompany worship on 48 Sundays of the year which must include Palm Sunday,
. . . . Easter Day, Pentecost and Saint Margaret's Day. Other days in the scheduled routine of worship include All Soul's Day
. . . . (on or about November 2), Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Eve. Normally Saint Margaret's has one
. . . . Sunday Service in the morning. The organ is a pipe organ installed in 1879. Its origin and builder are unknown.
. . . . Although it has had little major work on it over the years it is in fair condition. Some electric work is planned for June this year.
. . . . The congregation at Saint Margaret's is open and friendly and readily appreciates the efforts of the organist.
. . . . They respond well to a confident musician. There is a developing ministry with children underway and this will require the
. . . . organist to be fairly adaptable.
. . . . The Anglican Parish of Woodville is in a co-operating relationship with the Parish of Croydon / Woodville Gardens.
. . . . From time to time the organist will be expected to accompany worship at Saint Barnabas Croydon and Saint Augustine's
. . . . Woodville Gardens particularly on their feast days. Both these churches have rather basic 'Hammond' type electric organs.
. . . . Please contact Rector to arrange a conversation and mutual interview. Fr. Graham Head. 8445 1203

13-4-08 : Musical Director. The Gawler Town Band invites suitably experienced persons to apply for the position of Musical Director.
. . . . This position is now vacant due to the retirement of our previous MD who held the position for more than 30 years.
. . . . The Gawler Town Band is a community band, approximately 25 members and has been entertaining for more than 50 years.
. . . . For more information, apply in the first instance to :- Secretary, Gawler Town Band Inc. PO Box 1523, Gawler SA 5118

2-2-08. Onkaparinga City Concert Band welcomes players of all ages to their 3 constituent Bands
. . . . The Concert Band, The Training Band and their Big Band
. . . . Instrument hire scheme available. Modest cost for a vibrant & friendly community Band
. . . . Call 1300 766 832 or website

11-9-07. Musical Director position with Enfield Brass Band, to commence Jan 2008. enfield.brass@gmail.com
. . . . A regular C-grade contest band and current SA marching champions
. . . . Opportunities also exist for interested players of all levels and all instruments

2-9-07. Musical Director position with Glenelg Brass Band. This is an opportunity for the right person.
. . . . Criteria : Good people skills, desire to conduct a long established Brass Band, conducting capability
. . . . and a team player. The band is long established with excellent facilities, a large music library,
. . . . top instruments and around 30 players.
. . . . For more information contact Secretary Bill Coles on 8296 2157 or President, Ken Vivian on 8293 5928.

15-7-07. Adelaide Sound Connection membership drive, for approx. $35 each person will receive
. . . . 6 weeks training and learn two songs to sing with the Chorus and be given a package of
. . . . music,a CD and ASC information. Kay Heffernan 2978018 or kleona@adam.com.au

14-7-07. ARPA Orchestra ( Australian Retired Persons Association ) is seeking a Deputy Conductor,
. . . . 1st violin, viola, cello, bassoon, 1st trumpet and an electronic keyboard player.
. . . . 40 dedicated and mainly retired members provide full orchestral instrumentation.
. . . . Applicants must be competent musicians.
. . . . Rehearsals are Thursdays 10am to 12 at Wayville. The MD is Irvine Nicholson.
. . . . Enquiries to the Secretary, Steve Garie, on 83373307 or email : sgarie@picknowl.com.au

1-7-07. Soul Factor Gospel Choir is auditioning new members – Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass
. . . . Rehearsal 7.30pm Thursday nights at Fullarton. Sharon Raymond 83912127 or askhsr@bigpond.com

1-7-07. Glenelg Brass Band is seeking a musical director
. . . . Enquiries to Jim Thomas. 83816817

4-6-07. Hahndorf Town Band is seeking a musical director.
. . . . Enquiries to Greg Francis 0429929918

24-5-07. Chicago Showband is seeking a musical director.
. . . . Enquiries to Detlef Stolpe 83448006

16-5-07. Adelaide German Band is seeking musicians.
. . . . Rehearsals Monday evenings at the SA German Club.
. . . . Enquiries to Ian Fiddian.

11-5-07. Chicago Showband is seeking a musical director.
. . . . Enquiries to Tim Newell 83443233 or 0402268470.

19-3-07. City of Adelaide Concert Band requires experienced musicians particularly clarinet, tuba, horn.
. . . . Please contact the Music Director, Brent Parry 0438939810 or parbe@chariot.net.au
. . . . An Invitation to Open Rehearsals : Musicians are welcome to attend and listen to, or play in,
. . . . open rehearsals at German Club, 223 Flinders St, Ad. 7:30pm Thursdays 22 and/or 29 March.

11-2-07. Adelaide Harmony Choir is seeking a conductor as John Hall is retiring
. . . . Info Judy Langford. 82720771

5-2-07. The Chandos Chorale is a chamber choir of 16-20 voices and has a small number
. . . . of vacancies for singers in all parts. Some ability to read music is desirable.
. . . . We sing a range of music from ancient to contemporary, both a capella and accompanied.
. . . . Rehearsals are in the Vermont Uniting Church hall, cnr Cross Rd & New St Plympton on Sunday
. . . . evenings from 7pm to 9:30pm. The first rehearsal for 2007 is on 4th February.
. . . . Anyone interested is welcome to "Come 'n' Try" choral singing with us.
. . . . For further information please ring Glen on 8271 3500 a/h or 0429 168 232.

5-2-07. Hahndorf Town Band has vacancy for a Solo Cornet player
. . . . Enquiries to Greg Francis, President. PO 281, Hahndorf 5245. Ph: 83382771

5-2-07. Campbelltown City Band, a re-emerging C-grade brass band in Adelaide’s north-eastern
. . . . suburbs, is seeking an enthusiastic Musical Director for the Senior Band. For the last few
. . . . months under the direction of Danny Dielkens, the Campbelltown City Band has progressed
. . . . with renewed enthusiasm and a sense of optimism.
. . . . Both of our recent Musical Directors, Danny Dielkens and Chris Bowman have motivated us,
. . . . taught us, and encouraged us, and we have loved it. The band members are enthusiastically
. . . . planning 2007 and have even “pencilled in” entering the State Competitions in October.
. . . . We are prepared to work and we need a Musical Director to work with us.
. . . . We consistently have 20-25 members at rehearsals each week.
. . . . Rehearsals are in the Campbelltown Memorial Oval Hall, Cnr Darley Road and Lower North
. . . . East Road, Paradise on Wednesdays 8pm to 10pm. Band president, Mike Tucker on 82650144

10-1-07. Mitcham Orchestra requires strings, particularly 1st Violins and Double Bass.
. . . . Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Info Necia 82934663.

10-1-07. Unley Youth Band. The Unley Concert Band is looking for committed young musicians,
. . . . aged 12-19 years to form the Unley Youth Band which will also be an active concert and
. . . . contesting band. Ideally, it will have a playing strength of some 50 wind, brass,
. . . . and percussion players at AMEB Grade 3 and above (or equivalent).
. . . . The Band will be directed by Dr Kevin Cameron. Director of Music at Pembroke School,
. . . . a well known conductor, music educator, and adjudicator. Info Margaret 83700332.

14-12-06. RAN Band. South Australian Detachment. Keswick Barracks.
. . . . Currently looking for musicians (over the age of seventeen) who can play Trombone,
. . . . Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum Kit, Saxophone and a Male Vocalist.
. . . . Benefits include : Tax free income ( for all rehearsals & gigs), personal top brand instrument
. . . . issued, opportunity to travel locally, SA regional areas & interstate, flexible hours,
. . . . work with a great group of professional musicians.
. . . . For further information contact the bandmaster Doug Antonoff on mobile 0407971256.

14-12-06. Woodville Concert Band has vacancies in all areas particularly the saxophone section,
. . . . altos and tenors, lower brass and clarinet. Secretary : Benita on 82421138.

10-12-06. Campbelltown City Band is on the lookout for a new MD to replace Danny Dielkens
. . . . Danny is moving to Melbourne in 2007 for full time employment in the Australian Army Band.
. . . . This is a really exciting move for Danny but a sad loss for Campbelltown Band which has
. . . . a new blue uniform, a new image & consistently 20-25 members at rehearsals each week.
. . . . Rehearsals are Campbelltown Memorial Oval Hall, cnr Darley Rd & LNE Rd, Paradise
. . . . Wednesdays with Torrens Brass from 6:30pm & Campbelltown City Band from 8pm.
. . . . Contact the band president, Mike Tucker on 82650144

4-12-06. Mitcham City Brass, new players are always welcome, inquiries 82258262
. . . . Particular Vacancies: Soprano Cornet, Principle Cornet, Solo Tenor Horn
. . . . Rehearsals recommence on 8th January @ 7.30pm in the Mitcham Community Centre

4-12-06. Tea Tree Gully Orchestra, new players are always welcome, inquiries Amanda 84645050
. . . . Particular Vacancies: Strings, Oboe, Clarinet

4-12-06. City of Holdfast Bay Concert Band is seeking a Musical Director.
. . . . The band is a long established group which has enjoyed great success in competitions
. . . . but now chooses to devote its effort to community performances.
. . . . Rehearsals are Fridays 7.30 until 10pm. A small honorarium is available.
. . . . Interested parties should contact the Chairman, Doug Pearce, on 0418832932.

4-12-06. ARPA Orchestra ( Australian Retired Persons Association ) is seeking a Conductor.
. . . . Over 40 dedicated and mainly retired members provide full orchestral instrumentation
. . . . Applicants must be competent musicians with experience in orchestral conducting.
. . . . Rehearsals are Thursdays 10am to 12 at Wayville. A conservative honorarium is available.
. . . . Enquiries & written applications to the Secretary, Steve Garie, on 83373307.
. . . . Mail : 8 Grevillea Ave, Athelstone 5076. Email : sgarie@picknowl.com.au

23-10-06. ARPA Choir.
. . . . A very friendly four-part (SATB) community choir. MD Daphne Harris
. . . . Welcome all singers, but are particularly in need of more tenors
. . . . Rehearse 9.30am to 11.30am on Thursdays at Illoura Village, 157 Beulah Rd, Norwood
. . . .
6-8-06. Players wanted.
. . . . City of Holdfast Bay Concert Band (former National Champions – B Grade)
. . . . Rehearsals – Friday 7.30 – 10pm. Lipson Ave, Seacliff (off Scholefield Road)
. . . . Contact MD Danny Dielkins 0423 275 874 or Pam 0415 172 441
. . . .
30-7-06. Musical Director required urgently.
. . . . Campbelltown City Band requires an enthusiastic Musical Director to take over not only the
. . . . senior band but also the Torrens Brass Learner’s band. After a busy 12 month period of
. . . . re-appraisal and re-growth the band is seeking a person who can continue to motivate
. . . . and encourage players. Chris Bowman has made us sit up and take notice, he has
. . . . motivated us, he has encouraged us and we have loved it. He has worked with local
. . . . schools and recruited a great bunch of learners. We can’t let this hard work go for naught.
. . . . The band is poised to move onwards and upwards and had even been considering
. . . . entering competitions again. We have a new uniform and a new image. No longer are
. . . . we thought of as militaristic fossils and we want to continue this movement.
. . . . Times have changed and we have changed too, in fact quite rapidly to our surprise.
. . . . We love what we can see and what our future could be with the right sort of guidance.
. . . . Unfortunately Chris can not stay but we desperately want his good work to continue
. . . . and for Campbelltown City Band to be the happy, lively thrilling brass band it can be.
. . . . The young people in Torrens Brass need their mentor to guide them into the joys of
. . . . music making in a brass band.
. . . . Our players are prepared to work and we need a Musical Director to work with us.
. . . . Rehearsals are on Thursdays with Torrens Brass from 6:30pm to 7:45pm and the
. . . . Campbelltown City Band from 8pm to 10pm. Chris gave individual Basic Brass lessons
. . . . from 5pm to 6:15pm but times could be varied to suit the successful applicant.
. . . . Please contact the band president, Mike Tucker on 8265 0144or at
. . . . apollo1@dodo.com.au for further details.
. . . . Campbelltown City Band, Campbelltown Memorial Oval Hall
. . . . Cnr Darley Road and Lower North East Road, Paradise
. . . . Basic Brass: Thursdays (during school term)
. . . . Group 1 – 5.00pm to 5.30pm, Group 2 – 5.45pm to 6.15pm
. . . . Torrens Brass: Thursdays (during school term) 6.30pm to 7.45pm
. . . . Senior Band: Thursdays (throughout the year) 8.00pm to 10.00pm
. . . . Campbelltown is also looking for a flugel player and a number of cornet players
. . . . to balance the rest of the band.
. . . .
17-7-06. You are welcome to join the City of Holdfast Bay Concert Band (former National Champions –
. . . . B Grade) Rehearsals – Friday 7.30 – 10pm. Lipson Avenue, Seacliff (off Scholefield Road)
. . . . Contact MD Danny Dielkins 0423 0275 874 or Pam 0415 172 441
. . . .
4-6-06. City of Adelaide Concert Band requires an experienced, energetic Musical Director
. . . . The position attracts generous remuneration
. . . . Further details, Band President, Des Osborn on 82605685

23-4-06. Mitcham City Brass. 2005 C Grade Champions have vacancies for Principle Cornet,
. . . . Cornet, Tenor Horn & Tuba - Rehearsals Monday evenings at 7.30pm
. . . . Interested players should contact the Musical Director Peter Smith on 0400215002 or 82786651
. . . . or email mitchamcityband@Remove-Spam-Block-musician.org

23-3-06. Hahndorf Town Band has particular vacancies for :
. . . . Solo Cornet, Euphonium, Bb Tuba
. . . . Interested players of any brass instrumentation welcome to join !
. . . . Contact Greg on 0429929918 or email gregfrancis@aapt.net.au

3-12-05 : Playford Pioneers Concert Band are looking for a drummer and low brass in particular
. . . . and any new members
. . . . Monday nights at 7.30pm at Band Hall 4 Woodfalls Rd, Elizabeth Vale.
. . . . Contact Ivor McLatchie 82807214

31-10-05 : Holdfast Bay Music Centre / new Symphony Orchestra
. . . . Will start rehearsing early next year.
. . . . Expressions of interest from musicians welcome.
. . . . Chris Stedman. 0402844880. chris_stedman@hotkey.net.au

30-9-05 : Maltese Queen of Victories Band requires a Musical Director
. . . . Rehearse weekly at Beverley.
. . . . Carmen Spiteri. 82975355 or spiteriv@chariot.net.au

26-9-05. Metropolitan Male Choir has over 80 members,
. . . . but always welcomes new members, especially Tenors. 82270472

23-9-05. Para Hills Brass Band are looking for players of all brass instrumentation.
. . . . Rehearsals Para Hills High School, Fridays 7pm
. . . . Info David Summers. 83952759

30-8-05. Mitcham City Band & Mitcham Youth Brass welcomes new brass players of all ages.
. . . . Senior Band : Principle Cornet, Cornets & Tenor Horns
. . . . Rehearsals Mon 7.30pm cnr Belair & Grange Rds, Lwr Mitcham. MD Peter Smith 82786651

26-8-05. Camerata Singers require tenors & basses
. . . . Malcolm Potter (conductor) 83496246
. . . . Janet Allen (secretary) 82525959

14-8-05. Glenelg Brass Band requires a 1st trombone player
. . . . A new instrument is available for a suitable player
. . . . Also require EEb & BBb bass players, recent instruments available. Jim Thomas 83816817

5-8-05. Woodville Concert Band is seeking new members :
. . . . Flute, trombone, percussion & alto saxophone players
. . . . and all concert band instruments most welcome
. . . . Benita Wheeler. 82421138 / 0408859716


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