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THE DANDENONG RANGES MUSIC COUNCIL INC.
Reg. A0009702L ABN: 22 320 640 265
Community Music for all ages and abilities
Come and join one of our friendly ensembles!
Dandenong Ranges Orchestra
The Dandenong Ranges Orchestra has a proud history dating back to 1984. The orchestra began as a small string orchestra under the auspice of the Dandenong Ranges Music Council and gradually transformed into the full symphony orchestra of today. Over the past three years, the orchestra has undergone considerable change, moving to a unique 'mentoring' model whereby professional-level performers are engaged as section leaders to mentor amateur players seeking to improve their skills. The orchestra is open to people of all ages and abilities, with parts often arranged to suit individual needs. There are no audition requirements – anyone prepared to commit to the orchestra is welcome. Under the expert guidance of conductor Amadna Morrison, aims of the orchestra include showcasing original compositions by local composers and providing opportunities for students to perform concertos and other solos. Aspiring conductors are also given the opportunity to hone their craft and gain experience conducting the orchestra.
Rehearsals: Monday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm @ DRMC
Contact: Jo - johannaselleck@gmail.com
Ranges Young Strings
Ranges Young Strings are a group of school aged children who are learning violin,
viola, cello or bass in private lessons. We come together once a week to make
music together, make friends with like minded people and to apply what we have
learned. Some of us are fortunate to have music groups to play in at school, but
many young string players find that they might be the only one in their school
who learns a similar instrument.
We meet at the Dandenong Ranges Music Council in the grounds of Upwey High
School, and perform a few concerts each year. We have had workshops and
concerts with both choirs and adult orchestras, and enjoy playing a wide range of
music from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Movie and Game music through to
original compositions by local composers.
Rehearsals: Mondays, 4.30 - 6.30 @ DRMC
Contact: Rosie - rosalind.h.burns@gmail.com
Dandenong Ranges Big Band (DR Big Band)
The DR Big Band was formed over 25 years ago in the Dandenong Ranges of Melbourne, under the auspices of the Dandenong Ranges Music council.
Consisting of an 18 piece jazz band with trombones, trumpets, saxophones and rhythm section, DRBB plays a range of music from the original swing era of Count Basie, through Latin, Be Bop to Jazz Rock and many genres in between. The Big Band performs once a month at Ringwood RSL in addition to other events, and can be booked.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 8.00 - 10.00pm @ DRMC
Contact: Steve - steveandrosie@hotmail.com
Dandenong Ranges Hot Jazz Orchestra
The Dandenong Ranges Hot Jazz Orchestra plays original toe-tapping hits from the 1920's! Previous performances include the Port Fairy Jazz Festival.
Rehearsals: tbc
Contact: Glenn - sbarts@bigpond.com