BALLARAT MEMORIAL CONCERT BAND
The Ballarat Memorial Concert Band is our premier ensemble, bringing together experienced musicians to perform a diverse and challenging repertoire. As the band’s flagship group, it offers players the opportunity to refine their skills, collaborate at a high level, and be part of a dynamic and rewarding musical experience.
The band regularly performs at major community events, including the Ballarat Begonia Festival, the Ballarat Heritage Festival, and the Ballarat Carols by Candlelight, and proudly competes in Open B Grade at state and national championships.
Membership is open to players with a strong level of proficiency (approximately AMEB Grade 5 or equivalent) who are able to commit to regular rehearsals. For those seeking both musical challenge and a strong sense of connection, the Memorial Band is a vibrant and inspiring ensemble to be part of.
We rehearse Wednesday nights from 7:00-9:00pm at Wilkinson Hall.
Our Musical Director
Amanda Holley
Amanda (she/ they) is the recently appointed musical director of the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band and Head of Brass Bands at Ballarat Clarendon College. They are a classroom, low brass and percussion specialist who has majored in Orchestral Tuba at the Queensland Conservatorium.
During her journey she has mentored in conducting by Ralph Hultgren, Peter Francis, Katrina Mothershaw and Peter Morris and has worked with Frank Ticheli and Andrew Boysen Jnr.
In the music education world Amanda has presented at both national and international music conferences presenting on topics of preservice education and direct instruction.
