The crowd enjoyed a varied selection of music, from the traditional marches to popular items. This was the final engagement with the band for our secretary, Madison, who will be leaving Rockhampton shortly to take up a new job.

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.

An audience of over 100 people were entertained by the band, soloists and an ensemble, with almost $300 being raised for the cathedral renovation appeal.

Soloists Nathaniel Fitzgerald-Hood and Megan Murray performed, as did the Saturday Ensemble, and deputy conductor Ellen Ronalds conducted the band in her first public concert. Unfortunately, this was the last performance with us of Solo Cornet player Paulo de Figueiredo before his move interstate.

The band has one more engagement for the year, at the Emu Park Carols on Sunday December 13th.

The venue is St Josephs Cathedral in Allenstown, commencing at 7.00pm. Entry is by a gold coin donation, which will go towards the cathedral renovation.

Soloists, an ensemble and the full brass band will be heard on the evening. Our Saturday ensemble group will be heard for the first time in public, and is pictured here following their final rehearsal before the concert.

All are most welcome to attend.

The Saturday Ensemble

The band played a number of hyms prior to and during the service, and also performed the Requiescant, a bugle call reminiscent of the Last Post, but specially written for the event. We believe this is the only Police Remembrance Day ceremony held in Queensland, and possibly Australia, that has a brass band participating. Our performance was well received by all. Thank you to those members able to participate.