NSW Fire Brigades Brass Band opening number

www.RBandAssociates.net - The Las Vegas Brass Band shared a concert with the NSW Fire Brigades Brass Band July 6, 2006.
The origins of the NSW Fire Brigades Brass Band date back to the early 1900's. The high musical standards attained in the early days of the band have been maintained through the years to the present day.

During it's long history, the band is fortunate to have had dedicated and stable leadership, having had only four leaders. Most notable was that of Bandmaster Jerome Phelong, who was conductor for almost 40 years. As well as his duties as Bandmaster of the NSW Fire Brigades Brass Band, Mr. Phelong was also the principal trumpet of the then fledging Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

This strong tradition of excellent musical leadership has continued over the past 19 years under the baton of Mr. Mark Reay, who is the current Musical Director.
The main function of the band and marching team is to foster public relations. It does this by promoting the NSW Fire Brigades through entertainment provided at venues throughout Sydney and the many regional centres across New South Wales.

Under the direction and innovative skills of Mr. Reay, the band and marching team have developed into a highly polished and professional unit, which provides an excellent opportunity to pass on information about Fire Safety to the large audiences attracted through their musical extravaganza.

Versatility is a feature of the band and drill team's performances, with all musical tastes and styles accommodated for, from traditional brass, classical, rock, jazz through to modern and popular music heard on most radio stations today.

Over the years, the band and marching team have performed extensively throughout NSW and Australia, as well as overseas, at each members own expense, in countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Mexico and the USA, including Hawaii.

In 1985, the band was invited to represent the Brigades and Australia at the inaugural World Police & Fire Olympic Games at San Jose, California, with the marching team joining them for the following World Police & Fire Olympic Games in 1987 & 1989.

The band and marching team's growing reputation resulted in an invitation to the 1993 Rose Bowl Festival and Parade in Portland, Oregon, with the parade proving to be a challenge at just over eight kilometres in length.

The final trip undertaken overseas for the 20th century was in 1997 to the World Police & Fire Olympic Games and Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Canada.

The band and marching team visited China in September 2002 as part of 30th Anniversary celebrations of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and China.

In 2003, the Band and Marching Team toured Victoria country towns and cities, including Shepparton, Bendigo, Ballarat and Warrnambool as a fund raising venture to assist the CFA after the devastating bush fires earlier that year, finishing with a concert at Ivanhoe Girl's School in Melbourne.

Another trip to the USA was undertaken in July 2006, visiting Hawaii and playing at a number of locations, including in the 4th of July parade and concert at the Marine base, Las Vegas and a concert with the Las Vegas Brass Band, Los Angeles and concerts at Disneyland and Knottsberry Farm.

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[tromboneslo]

i must say it was my pleasure to play with them yesterday in Austria, Bruck am Mur and with Carl at the stadium.

Greetings from Slovenia!

[RBandAssociates]

Thank you for stopping by and watching, they are a fun group too. Take care.

RB

[Peeny]

I've never seen this front on...whenever they perform this, I'm always on the side waiting to perform with the marching girls...it's good to finally see what it looks like.

[RBandAssociates]

So you are part of the driil team? I plan on put one of the drill team on my channel from the same concert. Any suggestion as to which number you would like to see? Thanks for leaving our comment, tell the others about seeing this on youtube.

Thanks,

Ralph

[petronopulas]

Is Mike Butcher in this band ?

[brassholio]

@imtromplayer I think I'd rather be in a brass band that bores the hell out of the audience. At least you strive for perfection instead of going on stage with this messy crap filled with splitters. I remember seeing these guys when I was a teenager, and while they were entertaining and funny, I was constantly cringing at the poor playing. Saying you play for enjoyment is all very well and good but if you sound like shit no one is going to want to listen to you. Also, I don't play in a brass band

[TVWriterGuy]

Now, this is a group I would pay to SEE as much as hear!

[MissMetalxx]

By The Way, The Drummer Is My Dad. Lol

[MissMetalxx]

Brasswithclass needs to stop blowing his own 'cornet' & keep his opinions to himself. Nobody cares about your negative opinion mate.

[imtromplayer]

this brasswithclass person must play in one of those brass bands that just sit on their ass and bore the hell out of the audiance. Its my opinion that there needs to be more bands like the one in the video. Maybe then more people would be interested in playing. Nice job FB Band!

[silvermaestro]

Oh please. Music is about enjoyment and having fun..the band obviously enjoyed putting on this performance and I've no doubt the audience appreciated it too!

[brasswithclass1]

This is really really bad ... like really . Has nothing to do with music. I'ts no where approaching good. I'm disappointed I came across it.

[brassbandsrock]

My Teachers Son is in this band

[chautele]

you're welcome!