The Hobsons Bay City Band (HBCB) is busy rehearsing for its biggest gig of the year, with its annual concert taking place at the end of this month.
HBCB’s 28th annual concert will be held at the Altona Civic Theatre on Sunday, August 24.
While the band, comprising woodwinds, brass and percussion, plays dozens of gigs throughout the year, president Roger Lewis said most of these shows involved playing light entertainment music.
“For our annual concert we also play some of the really challenging pieces that we could spend months rehearsing,” Mr Lewis said.
“The annual concert is where we can really showcase our musicianship and teamwork resulting from months of hard work.”
That hard work is being put in on Monday nights at Spotswood Kingsville RSL where HBCB’s 25 to 30 members have been busy rehearsing everything from medleys featuring Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton and Aretha Franklin to suites by Japanese, American and European composers.
Violin, trombone and oboe solos are also expected to feature.
“There’s something for everyone, and many of these can only be heard at this concert,” said Mr Lewis.
“As a community band we take pride in entertaining our audiences with family events such as this one.
“Our pieces are for all to enjoy, to be inspired by, and talk about. It’s a perfect way to spend a cold Sunday afternoon.”
Tickets to the annual concert are $20 or $15 concession and the show begins at 3pm.
For more information or to inquire about joining the band, visit: https://hbcb.org.au/
