The Geelong Concert Band is a community music organisation comprised of over 150 members across three bands. Performing a variety of musical styles and catering to a wide range of abilities, Geelong Concert Band is proud to be part of the musical fabric of the Geelong Region!

GCB turns 40 in 2026

The Sound of Geelong – Composer in Residence Program brings together our region’s composers and musicians to create music inspired by the people, stories, and spirit of Geelong. Each year, two composers are selected to write and premiere original works with the Geelong Concert Band.

This program gives composers the rare opportunity to collaborate directly with a full concert band, develop their ideas in rehearsal, and share their music with a live audience.

Two residencies, one shared goal:

  • Composer in Residence

  • Emerging Composer in Residence
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what's on?

2026

Term 1

  • Friday 30 Jan | Workshop Band 2026 information night, 5:00‒6:00 pm

  • Friday 6 Feb | All bands: First Rehearsal

  • Friday 27 March | All bands: Last Rehearsal

  • Sunday 29 March | All bands: Term 1 Concert, 2pm,
    RW Gibson Centre

Term 2

  • Friday 17 April | All Bands: First Rehearsal (last Friday of school holidays)

  • Saturday 25 April | Community Band: ANZAC Day Service

  • Sunday 24 May | All Bands: Term 2 Concert

  • Sunday 21 June | Community & Senior Bands: State Band Championships Workshop

Term 3

  • Sunday 26 July | Community Band: State Band Championships Rehearsal, 1-3pm
    Senior Band:     State Band Championships Rehearsal, 3-5pm

  • Sunday 9 August | Community Band: State Band Championships Rehearsal, 1-3pm
    Senior Band:     State Band Championships Rehearsal, 3-5pm

  • Saturday 15 August | Community & Senior Bands:
    State Band Championships, Hawthorn

  • Friday 28 August | Workshop Band: Open Rehearsal and Concert

  • Friday 4 Sep | Community & Senior Bands: Open Rehearsal

INTERESTED IN PLAYING?

Rehearsals take place at Christian College Geelong Middle School, Thornhill Rd Highton (opposite Basin Rise) during school term.

All rehearsals on Fridays during school term:
Workshop Band 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Band 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Senior Band 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Workshop Band caters for young and new musicians age 9+ with expert tutorials and band learning.

The Community Band is tailored to intermediate players, high school students and players learning a second instrument.

Entry to Senior Band is by audition, and players are expected to play at AMEB grade 6 or above. Get in touch to organise and audition time with our Musical Director Mathew Taylor!

Contact us for more player information!

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