Vale Notices
If you would like to find out how you can post news items to this page, for distribution to all South Australian Band Association choruses, please contact your club's South Australian Band Association representative.Passing of Mr Ken McMahon
Date Posted: Sat, 17 Aug 2024
| The South Australian Band Association is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the true South Australian Music Legends. Kenneth Percival George McMahon has left an incredible legacy. It is difficult to find words to describe this man’s contribution to the Banding world. In his early thirties Ken made the transition from footballer to trombonist and brass band devotee. His life for the last 60 years has been profoundly influenced by brass band music. He, in turn, has influenced it. The superhuman level of determination, dedication and devotion, which he is noted for has enriched the lives of people, young and old. During these six decades he played trombone, taught students and conducted the Salisbury Band for twenty seven and a half years, never waning in his quest for excellence. Ken will also be remembered for his contribution to the Community. He is a Life Member of the Salisbury Football Club and was one of the five original founding members of the Central Districts Football Club. On behalf of the Banding community of South Australia, I extend our sincere condolences to Ken’s family and friends. We will miss you mate, rest in peace good friend. Bruce Raymond OAM PRESIDENT South Australian Band Association |
Passing of Mr. Raymond Powell
Date Posted: Mon, 15 Jul 2024
| One of our South Australia’s Banding treasures and a valued Life Member of Whyalla Community Brass, Mr. Raymond Powell has recently passed away aged 102! Ray has been a faithful brass musician since his early days in the United Kingdom, where he played for The Salvation Army. On immigrating to Australia, Ray has played for the Whyalla Citizens Band, and the local Salvo band for many years. When both these ceased operating, Ray immediately took up service with Whyalla Community Brass. He has been heavily involved in community service here in Whyalla namely with brass bands, Buff Lodge and St John Ambulance. Rays happy disposition and bouts of spontaneously bursting into song will be very much missed by all who knew him. The Whyalla Community Brass will perform at a Funeral Service which will take place in the Presebyterian Church on Monday 22nd July commencing at11am. If there are bandies out there who would like to assist and play at Ray’s farewell please guess the purpose of this email is to provide opportunity for other bandies out there to assist if they are able with playing for Rays funeral service, please contact: The Secretary Joel Langridge on (08) 8631-9916 or mobile on; 0450-287-664. The music is simple hymn tunes, which can also be played by Alto Sax, Clarinet or flute if necessary. The Committee are happy to assist musicians with transport costs and accommodation if necessary. As most of the hymn music is written for Treble Clef, this would be the case for trombone, but they are transposing up to the clock for Bass/Tuba. Bruce Raymond OAM on behalf of Whyalla Community Brass Inc. |
Passing of Ernest (Ernie) Alderslade OAM
Date Posted: Sat, 6 Jul 2024
| The South Australian Band Association is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the true South Australian Music Legends. Ernest Harry Alderslade OAM (Ernie) has left a wonderful legacy. “Ernie” started his musical life in 1944 at the age of seven with the famous Malvern Municipal Band learning baritone. During the next 13 years he played tuba, euphonium and trombone in the Eagle Hawk Citizen’s Band, the Preston Municipal band, the Mildura District band and the Tanunda Town band. In 1957 he joined the band of the South Australia Police as a trombonist. During his service he also played euphonium, acted as Deputy Bandmaster and was appointed Musical Director in 1969, the position he held until retiring in 1990 because of ill health. Whilst in the Tanunda Town Band he won the trombone section in the Australian National Solo Competitions. He has adjudicated at many band and solo competitions both at State and National levels and was presented with the Award of Merit for Services to the Bands of South Australia in 1977. In 1988 Ernie was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to Band Music. Ernie was a devoted family man and a Gentleman to all who knew him. On behalf of the South Australian Band Association we extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace dear friend. Bruce Raymond OAM PRESIDENT South Australian Band Association |
Passing of Gordon Kramm
Date Posted: Tue, 31 May 2022
The South Australian Band Association is saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Gordon Stanley Kramm who passed away yesterday (Monday 30 May).
Our deepest sympathies to Gordon's son David Kramm, his family, friends and the wider band community. Gordon was 93 years old and spent 87 of those years playing in bands and was awarded the SABA Fellowship award in 2016. He was an outstanding cornet player, a true gentleman & a massive contributor to South Australian banding His support for young musicians was highly valued & appreciated. Gordon will be missed by so many of us within the SA banding community. Rest in peace dear friend. To read more about Gordon's enormous contribution to banding in South Australia for a staggering 80+ years, please visit Bonded By Brass tribute to Gordon. |
Passing of Jim Dempsey
Date Posted: Mon, 9 May 2022
On behalf of the banding movement of South Australia it is with great sadness that I advise that our great friend James Dempsey passed away suddenly on Sunday night. “Jim” has been a stalwart of the brass band movement in South Australia since moving from Queensland some 40 years ago.
He was a valued member of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, recently retiring. Jim was recently presented with the South Australian Band Association’s most prestigious Fellowship Award for Outstanding Service to the band movement. He was a brilliant musician, trumpet player, conductor and teacher and has left a great legacy of dedication and commitment to brass playing. As a Scotsman of course he had a brilliant sense of humour and together with his musical ability he will be greatly missed in many a band room around Australia. Read more about Jim and his involvement in the SA Banding movement in Bonded By Brass - Jim Dempsey Vale Jim – we’ll miss you mate. Rest in peace dear friend. Bruce Raymond OAM President South Australian Band Association |
Passing of Ron Arthur
Date Posted: Sat, 4 Sep 2021
The Banding Community of South Australia mourns the loss of a true legend.
Ron Arthur dedicated his life to the Brass Band movement; no one has given more to the movement. His work developing young Brass players and creating in them a love of Brass Band music will never be forgotten. On behalf of all South Australians, thankyou Ron for the outstanding contribution you have made to music in our State. Read more about the many years of service Ron provided to the banding community in Bonded By Brass - Ron Arthur. Bruce Raymond OAM President South Australian Band Association |
Passing of Frank Zanol - Mt Gambier City Band
Date Posted: Tue, 1 Dec 2015
The Band received the sad news today of the death of Frank Zanol. He passed away at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon at Mount Gambier Hospital. For those who might not have personally known Frank, he was a Life Member of the Band and kept in touch with current activities, having last attended a band function at the Hall 50th Anniversary Concert in August. The Band will be in touch with Jean and we'll advise Band Members and Friends on any role the Band might have in funeral arrangements.
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Passing of Les Dawson from Para Hills Band
Date Posted: Sun, 12 Oct 2014
Para Hills Band Baritone player, Les Dawson died on 4th October 2014 after a short Illness at the age of 75. His funeral is on Wednesday 15th October 2014 at 1pm, Folland Chapel, Enfield Cemetary.
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