Our Stories
We are a community band. Our members are a part of the Blue Mountains community.
Here, BMCB members share the heartwarming stories of the musical journey that led them to be a part of our band and how the band has changed their lives.
Elizabeth tells us a tale of clandestine Jazz and how she discovered the trombone by way of the viola.
Our euphonium player, Fred, has spent a lifetime playing music. From the jazz club to the pit to the classical stage, he placed no limit on what he could explore or what he could achieve.
Helen is a member of BMCB’s flute and percussion sections and has had a long association with BMCB inc. As the BMCB Administrator, she planned some hugely popular concerts.
The vital role that school band programs can play, not just in fulfilling the child, but in creating a lifelong musician.
James has been a member of the BMCB trumpet section for almost ten years. Playing with the band is one part of his active and varied musical life.
"I didn’t learn music as a child. I always wanted to though."
"I started playing organ when my eldest son was 6."
Kath has combined her lifelong musical interests with a career in scientific research and academia. She has played in two sections of the band, planned concerts and served many years in the band’s committee.
Musicians embody durable qualities of determination and resilience. Maggie, stalwart of our flute section, shares her journey from disillusionment to musical fulfilment.
Musicians embody durable qualities of determination and resilience. Maggie, stalwart of our flute section, shares her journey from disillusionment to musical fulfilment.
Like many adult community musicians, Robyn learnt to play as a child and was keen to return to music-making when her family and work commitments permitted.
From the Bahamas to Araluen, Saskia has made music a constant in her life.