Author Archives: meganstapleton

Memories and Music From WWI – The Armed Man

Moonee Valley Brass is excited to be performing Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, A Mass for Peace in association with the Essendon Choral Society as part of the free Memories and Music From WWI concert series, made possible by the Australian Government’s Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Grants Program. Jenkins’ celebrated work, skilfully arranged for

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State Champions!

The band is excited to announce that we are the reigning Open C Grade Brass State Champions! The State Band Championships are held each August and bands from around the state come together to battle it out for the title of State Champion! Each band has to play a Hymn, Major Work, March and Own

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Vale Len Barton

It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to Life Member Lenny Barton on August 28th, 2015. Lenny was the heart and soul of the band, always quick with a joke and happy to help wherever he could. Below is the eulogy from band president Megan Stapleton that was read at the funeral: Lenny

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2015 Annual General Meeting

In accordance with the constitution of Moonee Valley Brass this post is notification that the 2015 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday March 30th at 7.15pm at the Bradshaw Street Community Hall, 9 Bradshaw St Essendon. The ordinary business of the Annual General Meeting shall be: (a) to confirm the minutes of the last preceding

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