Rehearsals

Every Thursday during QLD State School terms unless otherwise specified.

Flagship Ensemble: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Beginner Ensemble: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Where?

Capalaba Uniting Church

32 Ney Rd,

Capalaba

Queensland 4157

Adult Starters Music is a community band in the Wind Ensemble tradition aimed toward adult beginner musicians. 

Beginning over 30 years ago under the direction of highly acclaimed concert band and multi-instrumental clinician Peter Francis, Adult Starters has seen many musicians flourish in their ranks going from absolute beginner to confident musician throughout their time in the ensemble. Within three years of its inception, Peter had created 26 bands throughout South East Queensland, Northern New South Wales and even one band in Sydney, some of which still exist as community music ensembles today. 

Today, Adult Starters Music is run by Peter with over 40 years of teaching experience, those who join Adult Starters are in hands of one of Queensland’s premier music educators.

Adult Starters is based on the Redlands Coast in Brisbane, QLD and rehearse once a week, working through Bruce Pearson’s Tradition of Excellence band method books. Peter welcomes musicians of all levels into Adult Starters Music - from complete novice to accomplished musician.

There are currently two existing bands.

Band 1 is for players who have now completed a minimum standard of book 2 Tradition of Excellence. The band is currently playing up to “level 3” band music. This band has also been exploring playing jazz music with players being given the opportunity to try improvising solos.

Band 2 is a first-year level band with players working through Tradition of Excellence book 1, with the goal of progressing to book 2. The band is also learning some level .5 to level1 band music.