2024 NSW New Band Repertoire Reading & Resource Day - Highlights Reel

NSW New Band Repertoire Reading & Resource Day 2025

 

The Band Association of NSW is delighted to announce that we are hosting a New Band Repertoire Reading & Resource Day on the weekend of 1-2 February, 2025 at the Petersham Town Hall. Saturday evening we are planning for a trivia/entertainment evening so more details will come out about that soon.

Play through new release band music from Australian and International publishers.

As well as playing through new and exciting works, participants will be able to visit trade displays, catch up with colleagues, share ideas and enjoy a tasty lunch.

Early Bird Registration until 24 January 2025 costs $55 (inc. GST) including morning/afternoon tea and lunch. The cost for registration following this date will increase to $77 (inc. GST).

KEY DATES:
October 14, 2024 – Opening Date for Music Submission for Composers/Publishers
December 1, 2024 – Closing Date for Music Submission for Composers/Publishers

January 5, 2025 – Close for Expressions of Interest for a Trade Stand
January 24, 2025 – Close for Early Bird Registration

Proposed Schedule (may be subject to change):

Saturday – Brass Bands

10.00 Registration
10:30 Session 1
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Session 2
14:30 to 15:00 Conclusion

Sunday – Concert Bands

10.00 Registration
10:30 Session 1
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Session 2
14:30 Afternoon Tea
14:45 Session 3
16:00 Conclusion

Composers & Publishers - Submit Works - Open from October 14, 2024

 

Please complete this form to register your work for consideration at the 2025 New Band Repertoire Reading & Resource Day.

 

You can submit multiple works for consideration, but only one piece can be submitted per form. A limit of 10 works will be considered from each composer/publisher. Your music must be considered new repertoire with a publishing date within the last 18 months of the Reading Day weekend. Any works previously submitted will not be considered. 

 

As we wish to support local businesses, all works submitted must be available for purchase from an Australian store/website.

 

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Year Published (must be within the last 18 months for this event)
Category
Grade
Genre
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Participants - Register Here

 

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What sessions will you attend?
What is your main Concert Band instrument?
To assist with ensemble balance, are you willing to play a secondary instrument? We will contact you if we'd like you to bring one of these instruments instead of your main instrument.
What is your main Brass Band instrument?
To assist with ensemble balance, are you willing to play a secondary instrument? We will contact you if we'd like you to bring one of these instruments instead of your main instrument.
To assist with forward planning, what type of music are you considering purchasing in 2025?
Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea is provided in the registration fee. Do you have any dietary restrictions we should be aware of?
I understand the cost is $55 for Early Bird Registration (up until 24th January) or $77 (from 25th January up until event day). Prices include GST.
Price: $55.00

Music Suppliers - Trade Display Application - Open until January 5,2025

We are calling for expressions of interest for a limited number of boutique publishers and retailers who are interested in setting up a trade stand on the day.

Trade area space is limited. Allocations including display area sizes and prices will be confirmed after the closing date of 5 January 2025.

Please contact secretary@bandnsw.com to book in your space. 

 

 

Conductors

Information about our conductors that will be running the sessions at the upcoming New Band Repertoire Reading & Resource Day will be updated here closer to the event