John
Agnew Band
The
John Agnew Band is a newly formed concert band within the
Canberra City Band group, which has been established to provide a
musical
opportunity for:
- anyone who used
to play
an instrument and wants to get
back into the groove;
- students who have
finished the IMP programme and want
to continue playing with a group; and
- musicians
who have started playing a new instrument and
need an outlet.
The
John Agnew Band can provide you with the opportunity to
further develop – or rediscover – your musical
ability by providing a learning
environment and contact with other musicians. As part of the Canberra
City Band
group, the John Agnew Band supports and fosters the appreciation and
enjoyment
of concert band and ensemble performance.
We’re
looking for woodwind, brass and percussion players who
have some playing ability and are able to read music.
We
rehearse every Tuesday night from 6.15pm-7.15pm at the
Canberra City Band Hall in Watson (the old Watson high school). All
ages
welcome. For more information, or to join, contact:
Conductor
- Karina Scott
While
Karina Scott’s professional pursuits lean
towards marine biology (which is very useful in her position in the
Department
of Agriculture Fisheries & Forestry) she has been playing flute
for 22
years and is committed to passing her
passion for music on to others. It is with this in mind that
she conducts
the John Agnew Band – a band focused on bringing people
together to learn and play
music whether it is for the first time, long time players on a new
instrument,
or musicians who are coming back after a break in playing. |
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John
Agnew - Biography
John Agnew was a teacher of music for over 35 years in the
NSW
and ACT Education Departments, and was the Principal of the ACT
Department of Education and Training's Instrumental Music Program from
1989 - 2005. John received many accolades during his career, including
a Churchill Fellowship, a Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellowship and a
Medal of the Order of Australia for services to youth and music through
bands. He co-authored with Douglas E Bish the book The Fundamental Band
Director, published by Kendall Hunt (USA).
John directed the Canberra City Band’s Junior Division for 11
years.
John passed away in 2006 and the John Agnew Band has been named in his
honour, to recognise his contribution not only to Canberra City Band
but also to the Canberra music community. |