Membership of the band is open to musicians of all standards aged from Year 9 to the young at heart. Members must have their own instrument. Our current (2024) membership fees are:
Adult - $135
Concession/ Student - $115
2nd family member living at the same address - $115
New members - $180 which includes band tie/scarf, band polo shirt, folder and music. A new member joining after June - $115 (includes band tie/scarf, band polo shirt, folder and music.
The band recognises loyal service by awarding 5 year incremental badges to our members which were first awarded on 17th July 2011 (see picture below). To date the band has awarded Honorary Membership to 4 people who have contributed greatly to TCB.
Adult - $135
Concession/ Student - $115
2nd family member living at the same address - $115
New members - $180 which includes band tie/scarf, band polo shirt, folder and music. A new member joining after June - $115 (includes band tie/scarf, band polo shirt, folder and music.
The band recognises loyal service by awarding 5 year incremental badges to our members which were first awarded on 17th July 2011 (see picture below). To date the band has awarded Honorary Membership to 4 people who have contributed greatly to TCB.
5 year badge recipients: (R) Phil Chapman, Kathryn Pinwill, Catharine Brider, Bernard Laherty, Melissa Morris, Naiomi Metzroth, Rosalie Alexander
(F) Lyn Head, Matthew Taylor, Steven Metzroth
Testimonials
" I would not be as confident to play in my current band without the invaluable experience I gained whilst playing with TCB. I gained a lot of knowledge from you and the band members, from the high level of professionalism you set, to having the opportunity to play alongside talented musicians. I truly miss playing with you all. You and the band have had a huge influence on my life".
Your friend in music,
Nicole Rodgers - TCB member Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
"Thanks to you all. I really enjoyed the experience and would love to support you again. Your band members are wonderful and very respectful."
Lea Nimmo
Gold Coast City Wind Orchestra May 2015
"I just wanted to take the time to say thank you again for welcoming me into your band this year. I feel truly honoured to be involved in such an amazing community of truly incredible people. Every person I have come across has been kind and welcoming, and I am certain that is thanks to the atmosphere you have both created within this group.
After I reached out 2 years ago on the Facebook page and ending up choosing netball, I was hesitant to try again, but I am so incredibly grateful I did. No matter how good or bad my day or week is going, every Monday night I know I can relax and feel the power of music.
Thank you both again for all the work you have put in, not only since I have been here, but in all the years this band has been running. While one email isn't a lot, I hope you can both take a moment to be proud of what you have create here; a space where everyone, no matter where they come from (or what century they were born in), can feel part of a family".
A current band member 2023
" I would not be as confident to play in my current band without the invaluable experience I gained whilst playing with TCB. I gained a lot of knowledge from you and the band members, from the high level of professionalism you set, to having the opportunity to play alongside talented musicians. I truly miss playing with you all. You and the band have had a huge influence on my life".
Your friend in music,
Nicole Rodgers - TCB member Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
"Thanks to you all. I really enjoyed the experience and would love to support you again. Your band members are wonderful and very respectful."
Lea Nimmo
Gold Coast City Wind Orchestra May 2015
"I just wanted to take the time to say thank you again for welcoming me into your band this year. I feel truly honoured to be involved in such an amazing community of truly incredible people. Every person I have come across has been kind and welcoming, and I am certain that is thanks to the atmosphere you have both created within this group.
After I reached out 2 years ago on the Facebook page and ending up choosing netball, I was hesitant to try again, but I am so incredibly grateful I did. No matter how good or bad my day or week is going, every Monday night I know I can relax and feel the power of music.
Thank you both again for all the work you have put in, not only since I have been here, but in all the years this band has been running. While one email isn't a lot, I hope you can both take a moment to be proud of what you have create here; a space where everyone, no matter where they come from (or what century they were born in), can feel part of a family".
A current band member 2023