2012 Reunion page updated Details of the MIVAC Trust presentation have been added.
Vale - Audrey Allis Audrey Allis, wife of Merv Allis, passed away suddenly on Wednesday 2 May 2012. A private funeral will be held for Audrey in Dubbo on Tuesday 8 May.
2012 Reunion Registration Form The Registration Form has been updated. To download the form please see the Reunions page.
Vale - Joe David This is to advise that the late Derek 'Joe' David of Canberra, who served in Korea and was a member of the RAE Band (Casula/Kapooka) and a member of RMC Band passed away peacefully on Sunday 22 April 2012 at 0730h. The funeral was held in Canberra on Friday 27 April 2012. A service was held at St John Vianney Catholic Church, Warramanga, followed by a burial at Woden Cemetery (Service Section). Over one hundred of Joe's family and friends attended the service at both the church and the cemetery including former Directors of Music, Colin Fischer and Ian McLean. Other former members included, Kevin Noon, Ted Harley, Derek Brassington, Bob Butcher and Bushy De Vaurno and many others. Joe served in the British Army in the early 1950’s before joinng the Australian Army. He served in Korea with 1RAR, RAE Band (Sydney & Kapooka) and later RMC Band in the late 1960’s. The Corps was represented by members of RMC Band, the Officer Commanding, Major Dan Hiscock (who played the calls at the cemetery) and the Band Sergeant Major WO1 Stephen Mee. Joe is survived by his wife Jean and their family. To soon faithful warrior comes thy rest. Lest we forget. Kind regards Kevin Noon Secretary AABC Association
Seeking members of the Balcombe 27th Class The 27th Intake are celebrating their 40th year reunion on the Gold Coast 12th - 14th October 2012 and are seeking assistance in locating former members. For further information see the Seeking Information page.
Retired Military Musicians and Family Members Required for Research Project Retired military musicians and their family members are invited to take part in a research project about the lives of musicians before, during and directly after World War II. Eligible participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire and take part in a follow up interview. Participants may remain anonymous if they wish. Who is eligible? We are looking for people who served as musicians in the military prior to 1955. We are also looking for family members of deceased musicians who served at some time between 1930 and 1955. What is involved? Participants will be asked to complete and return a short questionnaire, some respondents will then be asked to take part in an interview. This interview should take no longer than two hours. Where will interviews be held? Interviews will take place in your home, or at another venue of your choosing. How do I get involved? Contact Anthea Skinner on email: aski1@student.monash.edu or phone: 0401 594 518.
AABCA Forum website The AABCA Forum website is now active. To access the forum follow the AABCA Forum link on the menu. Please check it out, have a go at registering and adding a post. If you have any questions please contact the Forum Moderator Ralph Newman.
CASAC and the future of AABC Bands The AABC Honorary Colonel and DMUS-A presented the paper, 'Remediation of Establishment Hollowness, AABC', to CASAC on Thursday 7th April. After consideration CASAC agreed to adopt all recommendations contained within the paper. For more information....
Change of address details If any member has changed his address details, changed phone or mobile numbers and email address... please advise Kevin Noon, the Association Secretary at knoon@netspace.net.au
Membership - We want you! People who once served in army bands (even prior to the Australian Army Band Corps), current serving members, recently discharged members and all of our part-time Reserve members.......membership of the Association is available now! Please follow the link to the Membership page or download the Membership Application Form (PDF).
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