The Rockhampton City Brass Band has hosted the first ABODA Qld (Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association, Queensland) Rockhampton Hub conducting workshop.

A number of aspiring conductors from various organisations gathered at the band hall to take part in the event, with instruction being given by Lewes Peddell.

After the initial instruction had concluded, an ensemble drawn from a number of local music groups was played to give the newly inspired conductors some practical experience. This is probably the first time that a group comprising brass, woodwind, strings and percussion have gathered in the band hall in its 60 years of existence.

Thanks to all involved, in what is hoped to be the first of many such gatherings.