News from the Victorian State Youth Brass Band

about the 2010 Camp and Tour

(Camp commences Sunday 10th January 2010)

 

Young Brass and Percussion players are encouraged to attend the Victorian State Youth Brass Band Annual Camp for 2010, which will be held from Sunday 10th January to Sunday 17th January at Bright Chalet. There is still time for any young musician aged between 10 and 26 years who would like to be part of this exciting week to contact the Musical Director Wally Pope on 0438 380 542 or Band Manager Irene Magoulas on 0409 774 266 or email to admin@vsybb.org.au.

The Bright Chalet is at 113 Delany Avenue, Bright.

Phone: 03 5755 1833

Email: info@brightchalet.com.au

Bright is situated on the Great Alpine Road (B500) about 75 kms from the Hume Highway (M31). It is about a three hour drive from Melbourne.

The following web site has maps detailing Bright's location and the best ways of getting there.

http://www.brightvictoria.com.au

Cost of the camp is $430

This fee includes all accommodation and meals. Deposits of $100 per person are due by 29th November, with the balance due at the start of the camp. The band treasurer, Simon Wiltshire on 0409 149 759 can provide more details.

Payments can be made by cheque or direct deposit.

Cheques:-

Cheques should be made out to Victorian State Youth Brass Band and sent to:-
PO Box 1112
Research VIC 3095

Direct Deposit

Account Name - Victorian State Youth Brass Band Tour Account BSB - 633-000 Account Number - 136956711
Note - use attendee's name as description.

If this method of payment is used can you please email the treasurer, Simon Wiltshire at treasurer@vsybb.org.au with the following details:-
1. the amount that was paid
2. when the payment was made
3. who amount paid is for

Staff :-

Musical Directors - Wally Pope and Jeff Steele	

Band Manager - Irene Magoulas	

Assistant Band Manager - Sandra Pope

Band Treasurer - Simon Wiltshire

Timetable (To Be Confirmed)

Sunday 10th January
1:00pm - All participants are required to be at the Bright Chalet by this time.

Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th January
Band rehearsals

Thursday 14th - Friday 15th January
Performances in Canberra

Saturday 16th January
Concert in Bright Soundshell

Sunday 17th January
11:00 am - Camp End

 

Accommodation for Parents and Friends

If parents and friends would like to stay in Bright for the concert on Saturday 16th January, accommodation is available at the Bright Chalet, please contact them direct for more information.

The VSYBB website is at www.vsybb.org.au.