Playing music is a valuable life-skill and we believe anyone in the local community should have access to learning an instrument and playing in a band.
The Learner Programme is a music program for beginner level instrument music – no experience necessary! The programme is open to anyone 10yrs and older/
The Learner Programme provides:
- Access to specialist instrumental tutors
- Opportunity to learn to read music and play in an ensemble
- Focus toward Concert Band instrumentation and skills
- Builds a fresh and new generation of DVCB musicians
Rehearsals: Wednesday’s 5:15pm – 6:15pm during school terms
Venue: DVCB Bandrooms, at the Memorial Hall, Circle Street, New Norfolk
For more information please contact:
Sarah Okenyo, Learner Programme: 0414 311 655
Lyall McDermott, Director of Music: 0447 481 203
OR email us at:
learner@dvcb.org
Why play music? Have a Look!
- Anita Collins TEDed Talk titled ‘How playing an instrument benefits your brain
- Music education helps improve children’s ability to learn – ABC Education July 2022 article from ABC Education
- If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band Oct 2022 article from The Conversation