Introduction
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| Welcome to the Defence Force School of Music. |
Striving for Excellence
The Defence Force School of Music is a world-class music training institution. The school's purpose is to deliver professional music training that meets the needs of Australian Defence Force bands. The school keeps pace with changes in music and learning methods and is an internationally recognised and accredited training organisation. It is also the home of the ADF's music knowledge and traditions. The credo: striving for excellence.
The school boasts some of the best training facilities of any defence force worldwide. The main building is purpose built and contains 80 individual practice studios, an outdoor performing area, recording studio, classrooms, library, a 300-seat auditorium, office space and lounge, entertainment and social areas.
The teaching staff comprises of some of the best and most experienced military musicians and instructors from within the Defence Force, as well as civilian instructors, drawn from leading tertiary institutions and private practice.
The school also offers training to musicians from overseas Defence Forces, Australian emergency services and police organisations.
The Defence Force School of Music is located at Simpson Barracks, Macleod, 20 minutes drive north east of the centre of Melbourne.
Our Mission
To deliver professional music training that meets the needs of the Service Bands of the Australian Defence Force
Our Vision
The Defence Force School of Music is a best practice organisation that delivers 'in time' training for all service bands, at all times remaining responsive to changing customer requirements.
The school remain an Industry leader, recognised Nationally and Internationally as a world class, professional music teaching facility that sets the standards for music training through its technical competence, modern, innovative and resourceful methods and administrative proficiency.
Our Values
Music is a dynamic and constantly evolving discipline requiring ongoing and regular evaluations of training regimes. Such training must also reflect that the very nature of music performance requires musicians to constantly Strive for Excellence in every field of their endeavour.
The Defence Force School of Music embraces the values of teamwork, courage and initiative, and recognises that mutual respect and commitment are essential to obtaining superior results in the training environment.