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Mitcham City Brass welcomes new members, and you can join by contacting the secretary at [email protected] or by attending a Monday evening rehearsal at 7.30pm. The band is especially looking for experienced Tuba and Baritone players, but all other instruments are welcome too. Rehearsals are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7.30pm at the Band Room on the corner of Grange Road and Belair Road, Torrens Park, opposite the Mitcham Council Chambers.
Who the band is looking for
Mitcham City Brass is a community brass band based in Adelaide, South Australia, and it actively recruits players. According to the band's own notice:
- Tuba and Baritone: Experienced players are urgently required.
- All other instruments: Welcome as well.
- New members: Always welcome.
The band also offers lessons for people who want to brush up their skills or learn a brass instrument from scratch, so prior experience is not the only route in.
Rehearsal times and location
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Practice days | Monday and Thursday |
| Start time | 7.30pm |
| Location | Band Room, corner of Grange Road & Belair Road, Torrens Park |
| Landmark | Opposite the Mitcham Council Chambers |
If you are unsure whether the band is a fit, attending a Monday evening rehearsal is the simplest way to see how it runs and speak to members in person.
How to make contact
- Email: [email protected] — the band asks prospective players to contact Tamina.
- In person: Come along to a rehearsal on Monday evening at 7.30pm at the Band Room.
What to expect from the band
Mitcham City Brass describes itself as one of the busiest brass bands in Adelaide, staging many concerts throughout the year and performing at a wide range of community and public events. It is led by musical director Steven Packer.
The repertoire covers traditional brass band marches, hymns and contest pieces, plus movie soundtracks and popular music from the 1940s to the present. The band has a contest record too: it won the 2017 and 2019 State C Grade titles, came second at the 2018 Australian National Brass Band Championships, and was recently promoted to B grade.
The band is celebrating 125 years of continuous banding from 1901 to 2026, and you can explore its history on the website.
If you only want to follow the band
You do not have to play to stay in touch. The band runs a Friends of the Band mailing list for regular information about performances, which you can sign up for on the website.