Welcome
Southern Area Concert Band Inc.
Est. 1971
is one of Victoria's premier community based ensembles.
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Sponsored by the City of Kingston and based in Moorabbin, the Southern Area Concert Band family has been contributing to Melbourne's rich cultural life by providing award-winning quality music to the public since 1971.
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Being a community ensemble, the Southern Area Concert Band and the Southern Area Wind Band are always seeking new musicians in all areas of the band (woodwind, brass and percussion).​
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Our Bands
The Southern Area Concert Band Family currently consists of three main ensembles, each having its own characteristics
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Wind Band
The Wind Band provides a supportive and fun environment for beginner and returning musicians to learn and develop their ensemble and instrumental skills.
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Concert Band
Our 45-piece competing concert band, comprising woodwind, brass and percussion.
Performs for a wide variety of community and private events.
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Stage Band
Southern Stars - Our Stage Band is a big band specialising in a variety of Jazz, Swing and Latin music. SSSB plays throughout the year at community and private events.