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About the QSHBA
The Queensland Services Heritage Band Association (QSHBA) is an incorporated not for profit organisation working in the community, school and community bands. The QSHBA constitution requires it to manage a band or bands on a non profit basis for the betterment of the community. Because the origins of QSHBA and, individual members of the QSHBA have been linked to defence service bands, QSHBA continues to have a focus on providing military orientated music to military and ex military member organisations as well as to the general public.
Currently the QSHBA runs seven permanent bands, the Queensland Light Horse Heritage Band (QLHHB), the Queensland Show Band (QSB), the Bayside Youth Band (BYB) and, Bayside Drum Corps (BDC), The Adult Starters' Band (ASB), The Jazz Band (AKA Charlotte Street Jazz Band and, JB) and, the Rock Band (RB). THE AIMS OF THE QSHBA: · To form a band or bands of musicians, at least one of which will be youth focused. · These bands, as well as operating in a community environment, will have a focus on our military heritage and therefore support other service focused organisations. · To provide logistical support to the development and maintenance of these Bands. · To provide, through a learners’ program, opportunities for unskilled persons to learn to play a musical instrument. · BACKGROUND
The QSHBA traces its history to February 1860, when after separation from NSW, the new colony of Queensland, formed its first defence force unit, the Brisbane Mounted Rifles. This unit has continued to serve Queensland and since Federation in 1901, to serve Australia. There have been name changes since then, notably Queensland Mounted Infantry and today's name, 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (QMI). Although the current "mount" is the Abrams Battle Tank, the unit has served as a light horse unit since 1860, through the 2nd Boer War, WW1 and WW2. There is much evidence of the existence of "QMI") bands. There is archival footage of the QMI band playing on horseback along Brisbane's Queen Street in 1914 when QMI embarked for deployment to WWI as part of the AIF. The QMI Band was extensively involved in the 1950s, providing musical support to ceremonies relating to the first royal visit of the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II. In 2005, after over a century of service, the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (QMI) Band was demobilised. Having now lost all the instruments, uniforms and rehearsal venue, under the patronage of the QSHBA and with the support of the Queensland Legion Memorial Club, The Victoria Barracks Historical Society Museum and the Queensland Mounted Infantry Historical Troop, the band was able to be resurrected as a civilian community band. QSHBA performed its first concert at South Bank Piazza for the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2 in 2005.
THE QUEENSLAND LIGHT HORSE HERITAGE BAND AND QUEENSLAND SHOW BAND
The first band is called the "Queensland Light Horse Heritage Band Band". This is a bit of a mouthful so “LHB” or "QSB" is the chosen abbreviation. The band is now a civilian community band and maintains a regular performance schedule and is successful in the community, as a WW1 Qld Light Horse uniformed marching Band (LHB) but also as concert performance, ceremonial and, events band. The performances sometimes focus on Queensland’s military heritage but often concentrate on entertainment with the tendency to perform jazz, rock and other modern music with the inclusion of electric instrumentation and vocals.
The LHB and QSB have continued to serve the community by providing free performances at nursing homes, benefits such as the Fire and the Flood relief appeals and public events including the EKKA and the Chinchilla Melon Festival, Wondai Reserve Forces Day, Emu Gully Air and Land Spectacular and the Wynnum Spring Festival.
Further information on LHB and QSB can be found at: Queensland Show Band, Light Horse Band,
DEVELOPMENT BANDS
The Bayside Youth Bands and, the Adult Starters' Band provide opportunities to lean music, musical instruments and, to perform. The Bayside Drums also provides tuition in marching percussion as well as performances.
THE BAYSIDE YOUTH BAND
Our first youth band started in June 2009 and initially provided opportunities for all school age students and has attracted members from the Gold Coast and Ipswich. The band has already provided creditable performances to our community. Since then, BYB has continued to grow to the point that there are now four separate Youth Bands providing opportunities at various levels from day one beginners to now having a senior youth band that is comprised of only secondary school students. BYB has also grown to level that is now also a marching band as well as a concert band.
THE QSHBA DRUMMERS (Bayside Drums)
Our Drum Corps started in 2009 with its first performance at the Wynnum Spring Festival Parade on 10/10/09. QSHBA received a Queensland Gambling Community Benefit Grant which assisted the band to obtain more marching drums for this group. The Drum Corps operates in its own right but often plays in support of the Queensland Mounted Infantry Historical Troop Band.
THE QSHBA ADULT STARTERS' BAND (ASB)
Our Adult starters' Band started in August 2015 when some of the Youth Band student's parents decided that want also wanted to learn how to play. Now, it also has members who played previously and now want to get back into playing after some years off. Now, we also have ASB member's chidren joining-in. ASB plays sometimes in its own right but usually, it supports the youth bands in their performances. Check the facebook page for up-to-date sessions and times. (Photo is from the first performance, 2015)
THE QSHBA ROCK BAND (RB)
Our Rock Band started in January 2018. Since then it has gone through several line-ups to arrive at its current format. It has now performed on many occasions in the Wynnum area. Potential new members should contact the band at rehearsals or performances. Check the facebook page for up-to-date sessions and times. (Photo is from Bayside Carols, 2021)
For the future, the QSHBA is still in need of major logistical support. We are rehearsing in a room rented from the Brisbane City Council in the new Wynnum Community Centre. In 2015, all of our bands rehearsed in the Wynnum Salvation Army Hall. There are not enough words to properly express our gratitude to SA for being such patient hosts during that time. Because of our community and not-for-profit focus, we have been providing our services to the community, mainly at no cost. The band is available for funded performances at either private or corporate functions. The QSHBA has an ABN and is also registered as a "Deductible Gift Recipient” organisation which makes donations above the value of $2.00 tax deductable.
Membership Fees - Training and development students: $200.00 for first year, for subsequent years $80.00, For more than one person in the family, each extra member receives an extra $10.00 discount. Other bands are a lower fee, dependant on which band is joined and, performance level.
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the QSHBA by Email at: qhsba@topshowmusic.com.au Or by Mail to: QSHBA, |
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