ACT Primary Concert Band (PCB)
The ACT IMP Primary Concert Band (PCB) offers an extension opportunity for interested, hard-working and skilled woodwind, brass and percussion players in Year 6 IMP Band Classes in ACT public schools. Students are selected by audition, and entry is competitive. Approximately 80 students are selected each year. As this is a teaching band designed to complement student learning in the IMP School Band Program, students may audition only on the instrument that they play in their Year 6 IMP Band Class at school.
This ensemble performs repertoire covering a wide range of genres and which has been selected to provide a challenge above and beyond what students are likely to encounter in their school bands. Sound music reading skills are required of all participants. Percussionists access a variety of instruments owned by the IMP and are required to play instruments including drums, mallet instruments and auxiliary percussion.
Private instrumental lessons for participants in PCB are neither required nor encouraged, as this can create stress and confusion for young musicians.
There is an annual membership fee associated with participation in this ensemble, and this fee is subject to change each year. Please note that this fee is a contribution only and does not cover the full costs associated with a student’s participation in the group. There may also be additional costs associated with participation in excursions and other events. Students are required to wear their full primary school uniforms for all performances.
In 2025, ACT IMP Primary Concert Band rehearsals will be held each Thursday 4:30-6:00pm during school terms, at the IMP premises in Kaleen.
In 2024, the conductors of the ACT IMP Primary Concert Band are Taliya Blom (Terms 1, 2 and 4), Karen Da Silva, Debbie Masling (Term 3) and Mark Strykowski.
For further information, please contact the IMP at 6142-0477.