Guide to the Band of the Royal Military College Duntroon : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia, 1954-

Summary

Collection number:

EPH PROMPT .Band of the Royal Military College Duntroon

Extent:

1 collection.

Language:

English and English

Availability:

Available

Background

Content Summary:

Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items for Australian performing arts organisations, Australian artists performing overseas, professional productions performed in Australia (including those featuring overseas performers) and overseas performances of Australian plays, music, etc.

The Band of the Royal Military College was officially established in 1954. It is one of 11 bands that make up the Australian Army Band Corps and is the chief musical ensemble of the Royal Military College, Duntroon. It is a 43-piece band that serves primarily as a symphonic wind ensemble and a marching band, it supports all activities sponsored by the Monarchy of Australia, the Governor General, the Federal Government and the Australian Defence Force. Being located in the ACT, it takes responsibility for community events in the area as well as supporting units such as the Australia's Federation Guard in their ceremonial duties. Events in the capital in which the band has taken part include the Canberra International Music Festival and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra series. It also participates in overseas engagements in countries like Switzerland, Turkey, Tonga, and Japan.

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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