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Sydney Youth Band of The Salvation Army | |
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Also known as | SYB |
Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Genres | Brass Band |
Years active | 2001 – present |
Labels | Salvationist Publishing & Supplies Ltd |
Website | www.sydneyyouthband.com |
The Sydney Youth Band of the Salvation Army (or SYB) is a brass band based in Sydney New South Wales, whose membership is that of people aged 13–30. It is primarily made up of Salvation Army members, including soldiers and others that attend The Salvation Army. It is a part of the Salvation Army's NSW/ACT Division but functions more as a regional youth band for the Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong area.
Bandmaster | Period Served |
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Graeme Press | 2001–2002 |
James Hill | 2002–2009 |
Joshua Mann | 2009–2013 |
Brad Lucas | 2014 |
Captain Peter Gott | 2015–2017 |
Ron Prussing | 2018–present |
Ronald J. Prussing is the current bandmaster of the Sydney Youth Band. After graduating from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 1974, Ronald was appointed to Principal Trombone in the Sydney Elizabethan Orchestra, currently known as the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra. He held this position for two years. He was also appointed to Associate Principal Trombone of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) until 1986 when he was appointed to Principal. [7] Ronald has been bandmaster to many bands, including the one and only Sydney Congress Hall Band. Ronald has had a very successful musical career, however his appointment to the Sydney Youth Band was a turning point in his career. Since becoming bandmaster of the Sydney Youth Band, Ronald has been quoted to have said "I wish I was the Bandmaster when SYB was still good”.
As of 31 July 2018 the SYB band executive is:
Role | Name |
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Bandmaster | Ronald J. Prussing |
Leadership Team | Jordan O'Brien, Linda Wells, Mackenzie Anderson |
Executive Officer | Major John Viles (part time Officer, full time passenger) |
This article includes a list of general
references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding
inline citations. (October 2019) |
Sydney Youth Band of The Salvation Army | |
---|---|
Also known as | SYB |
Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Genres | Brass Band |
Years active | 2001 – present |
Labels | Salvationist Publishing & Supplies Ltd |
Website | www.sydneyyouthband.com |
The Sydney Youth Band of the Salvation Army (or SYB) is a brass band based in Sydney New South Wales, whose membership is that of people aged 13–30. It is primarily made up of Salvation Army members, including soldiers and others that attend The Salvation Army. It is a part of the Salvation Army's NSW/ACT Division but functions more as a regional youth band for the Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong area.
Bandmaster | Period Served |
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Graeme Press | 2001–2002 |
James Hill | 2002–2009 |
Joshua Mann | 2009–2013 |
Brad Lucas | 2014 |
Captain Peter Gott | 2015–2017 |
Ron Prussing | 2018–present |
Ronald J. Prussing is the current bandmaster of the Sydney Youth Band. After graduating from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 1974, Ronald was appointed to Principal Trombone in the Sydney Elizabethan Orchestra, currently known as the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra. He held this position for two years. He was also appointed to Associate Principal Trombone of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) until 1986 when he was appointed to Principal. [7] Ronald has been bandmaster to many bands, including the one and only Sydney Congress Hall Band. Ronald has had a very successful musical career, however his appointment to the Sydney Youth Band was a turning point in his career. Since becoming bandmaster of the Sydney Youth Band, Ronald has been quoted to have said "I wish I was the Bandmaster when SYB was still good”.
As of 31 July 2018 the SYB band executive is:
Role | Name |
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Bandmaster | Ronald J. Prussing |
Leadership Team | Jordan O'Brien, Linda Wells, Mackenzie Anderson |
Executive Officer | Major John Viles (part time Officer, full time passenger) |