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Future Performances for 2009
About The Band
The Australian Army Band Melbourne (AAB-M), currently commanded by Major Peter Grant,
has been at the forefront of Military and Ceremonial Band music in Australia since 1940. In that time it has become an integral part of Melbourne, sharing in every part of the growing city's life.
The role of the AAB-M is to provide music for Defence training, ceremonial occasions and Commonwealth, Royal and Vice Regal ceremonial functions. In addition, the band participates in State ceremonial events, assists Defence Force recruiting and public relations and regularly supports charitable organisations. The band also appears at major sporting events, significant public performances and is also required, on occasion, to be involved in radio and television appearances. In fact, whenever an event of international standing requires some ceremonial splendour, the band is only too pleased to show why they are considered one of the finest bands of their kind in the world today.
The AAB-M consists of 35 full time professional musicians who primarily operate as a concert band. The band is also very capable of breaking down into smaller groups such as the stage band, rock band, jazz ensemble, woodwind quintet, fanfare team and more. The band is equally at home on the parade ground or in the concert hall and it is this versatility that sets them apart from other musical ensembles. From Opera to Jazz, Tschaikovsky to Top40 their extreme flexibility is displayed every time they perform.