Perth Concert Band - Memberships

Membership Guide

An information Guide for members and prospective members of Perth Concert Band

Where does the band perform?

Perth Concert Band stages its own concerts throughout the year, as well as performing at many regular
and one-off events. The band usually takes part in the Anzac Day Parade in central Perth and the annual
RAC Channel 7 Christmas Pageant.

The band also performs at fairs and open days as well as at several carols by candlelight functions and in
shopping centres over the Christmas period. The band also undertakes intrastate trips and played in the
Margaret River region during Easter 2002, including a concert at Leeuwin Estate.

Where does the band rehearse?

Rehearsals are held from 8pm to 10pm on Tuesday nights at the Churchlands Senior High School music
auditorium on Lucca Street, Churchlands. Members are expected to arrive by 7.45pm and have their
instruments warmed up for a prompt 8pm start.

Uniforms and Equipment

Formal Uniform

Comprises of a red Perth Concert Band blazer, a red tie and a black hat.
These items are teamed with a white men’s business shirt (no blouses) buttoned to the collar, black dress
trousers, black socks or stockings and black dress shoes (preferably lace-up or court shoes).

Indoor Concert Uniform

"All Black" uniform to be used for own indoor concerts.
Uniform consists of neat semi-formal dress trousers/pants/skirt, black shirt/top (open neck acceptable),
black dress shoes, black socks/stockings.

Casual Uniform

The Band has a casual uniform consisting of a polo t-shirt which is to be worn with black pants and shoes.
The shirt is available for purchase and members will be advised when this is required for engagements.

Instruments

The band owns a variety of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments which members can apply to use.
See Instruments for more details on equipment available for loan.

All Perth Concert Band items, including uniforms, are available from the Property Officer.