Welcome to the DRMC

This is the home page of the Dandenong Ranges Music Council Incorporated, an arts organisation located in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, east of Melbourne. The DRMC has been funding, facilitating and teaching community music for over twenty-five years, under the guidance of Bev McAlister and her dedicated staff. The Dandenong Ranges Music Council Inc. is assisted by the Australia Council, the Federal Government's Arts funding and advisory body, and the Shire of Yarra Ranges.

DRMC Chairman Norma Durrand says:

Community music is for everyone, beginner to professional.
It enriches our lives and gives us opportunities locally to sing, play, perform, jam, create and listen

Resound Bushfire Musical Instrument Replacement Appeal

Click here to read about the Music Council of Australia's "Resound" program, in partnership with the Dandenong Ranges Music Council.

1st July, 2009 update - We are in need of drumkits - if you can help follow the link above

If you have lost an instrument in the recent fires, or would like to make a donation, click on the link to find out what to do.

Download - We're Not Heroes (Song of the Fireys)

Download - Fire Cycle DVD order form

NEW * Youth Music Awards *

The DRMC are very excited to announce 2 new Youth Music Awards for musicians 14years & under. Do you live in the Shire of Yarra Ranges? Are you committed, enthusiastic and love to play for the pure joy of music ? Click on the links below to find out how to enter.

* The Christopher Durrand Woodwind Achievement Award *

Click here to find out more.

* The Mark McAlister Brass Achievemnt Award *

Click here to find out more.

Click here to read about all of our Youth Music Awards, and find out which one is best for you.

The Ranges Community Music School

Ranges Community Music School

The Ranges Community Music School was started as a pilot project funded by the Department of Education. In 2009 the Ranges Community Music School will operate as a unit of the DRMC with the brief to provide high quality, accessible music education programs to schools and the broader community across all ages and skill levels.

Check out our range of music lesson by clicking here

MCA Award 2008

Click here to read about the Music Council of Australia's award for the DRMC under the category, "Best all round program"

What's on
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DRMC Music Ensembles program

Ensembles Home page, for all current or prospective members
Bulletin board for directors to leave information, and members to keep in touch
Notice generator for directors to print out ready made notices

Australia Council Shire of Yarra Ranges Upwey High School Upwey Community Bank Arts Victoria