Area band directors got together 46 years ago to form a festival situation that would permit more of our players to participate in a festival environment than a district band permits. This event involves six schools, where as districts involves 43 schools.

Tom Burns

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Two years ago the sessions averaged 8-12 players. This fall we averaged no less than 20 guys per session. The enthusiasm for the game is constantly growing. I see kids with sticks all the time.

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I performed in Sydney some years ago for the Sydney Festival and I am just so pleased to be returning to the wonderful Sydney Opera House and also performing in Melbourne for the first time.

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regains the form he had a couple of years ago.

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