Queensland Wind and Brass

Queensland Wind and Brass

The Queensland Wind and Brass (QWAB) is a community wind ensemble based in Brisbane, Australia. It was formed in 1989 and is composed of approximately 70 amateur and professional musicians. The group's current musical director and conductor is Paul Kucharski.

QWAB plays works written specifically for wind ensembles as well as arrangements of well known pieces. Their performances include themed concerts ("From Russia", "Movies & Musicals" etc.) as well as kids' concerts. QWAB also participates in local and national band competitions.

The group performs at venues throughout Brisbane including New Farm Park, Queen Street Mall, South Bank Parklands and the Old Museum Building. QWAB also rehearses in the Old Museum Building.

See also

* Community band
* Music of Brisbane
* Classical culture of Brisbane

External links

* [http://www.qwab.com.au Queensland Wind and Brass]


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