Daytime Music Theatre: Military Band Sounds

The RAN Band Melbourne Wind Band is one of the premier ensembles of the unit, based at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. The band performs regularly for audiences at a variety of venues throughout Melbourne and Victoria, under the direction of Lieutenant David Coit, RAN. The ensemble is suited to larger venues such as concert halls and theatres and features some of the finest musicians in the Australian Defence Force.

The ensemble showcases both traditional and contemporary wind band repertoire from a range of genres, including marches, traditional military band works, orchestral arrangements, and contemporary works. Songs from musicals and popular tunes featuring vocalists regularly often featured to supplement the traditional instrumental format.

The Wind Band regularly performs Soundwaves concerts, which are held at the Band Studio, HMAS Cerberus. These monthly flagship concerts are free to the general public and attract a regular audience of young and old. Concerts often feature premiere performances of new compositions and arrangements by the RAN Band’s own musicians, these programmed in conjunction with significant works for wind and military band by acclaimed Australian and international composers.

Throughout its history, the ensemble has performed for thousands of audiences within Australia and around the world. Today, the wind band continues to uphold Navy’s proud traditions and provide support to the Royal Australian Navy.

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Or perhaps you'd like to continue your theatre experience with a delicious lunch served in our Function Centre after the show? With our Show + Lunch package you can dine in style as you enjoy a lovely 2-course meal including main and dessert. Drinks are available to purchase over lunch too. So whether it's a catch up with a show or show and lunch with friends, we've got your entertainment sorted!

See the remaining series 2 DMT Shows

• Practically Perfect - The Music of Julie Andrews, Friday 10 September (CANCELLED)
• Bach To Broadway, Friday 8 October
• The Beggars Sing The Seekers, Wednesday 27 October
• A Very Merry Variety Christmas Special 2021, Friday 10 December

*All shows are performed in our Theatre and commence at 10.30 am with a complimentary morning tea served at 9.45 am in our foyer.

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