The promotion comes after numerous years of success in B grade including seven Victorian State B Grade Titles, three regional A grade titles and numerous other contesting victories.

In the beginning

The band began as the Kew Youth Band under the leadership of Gary Bishop and became an Open D Grade Band, Kew Brass, under Tom Paulin. Multiple successes ensued and the band rose rapidly to Open B Grade under the banner of Boroondara Brass.

Huge Potential

...We are thrilled at this opportunity to challenge ourselves and to grow musically...Danny van Bergen, MD — Boroondara Brass

Current Musical Director, Danny van Bergen spoke to 4BRDU about the bands promotion. “This is a really exciting step for this young band that shows huge potential. We are thrilled at this opportunity to challenge ourselves and to grow musically. Our organisation has never been in a stronger position to embrace this challenge.”

New Home

Boroondara Brass Inc. is also ecstatic to be housed in a lovely new facility, the Beau Wallace Room in the Dr. A S Ferguson Grandstand at Ausdoc Oval, Hawthorn. Boroondara Brass Inc. would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Boroondara City Council, Hawthorn Football Club and the Hawthorn Football Club Past Players and Officers Association in relocating to this venue.

Four bands

Boroondara Brass Inc. currently boasts three successful groups: Boroondara Brass, Boroondara Harmony Brass and Boroondara Youth Brass and is well underway in the formation of a fourth group – the Boroondara Wind Symphony.

Boroondara Brass Inc. prides itself on being one of the strongest institutions in Victorian banding and on its strong dedication to community and youth music.

Anyone interested in being involved in our organisation is encouraged to contact Musical Director Danny van Bergen on 0409 510 958 or md@boroondarabrass.org. Enquiries will be treated in strict confidence. For further information please visit www.boroondarabrass.org