ACT Primary Concert Band (PCB)
The ACT IMP Primary Concert Band (PCB) offers an extension opportunity for interested, hard-working and skilled woodwind, brass and percussion players in Year 6 in ACT public schools. Students are selected by audition, and entry is competitive. Approximately 80 students are selected each year. Those students who are currently enrolled in the IMP School Band Program are strongly encouraged to audition on the same instrument they play at school.
This ensemble performs repertoire covering a wide range of genres and the skill level is designed to be more challenging than the repertoire students will encounter in their school bands, if they are members. Proficient music reading skills are required of all participants. Percussionists access a variety of instruments owned by the IMP and are required to play all percussion including drums, mallet instruments and auxiliary percussion.
For students who receive and accept an offer of place in PCB and who are involved in the IMP School Band Program, private instrumental lessons are neither required nor encouraged, as this can create stress and confusion for young musicians.
There is an annual membership fee associated with participation in this ensemble, and this fee is subject to change each year. Please note that this fee is a contribution only and does not cover the full costs associated with a student’s participation in the group. There may also be additional costs associated with participation in excursions and other events. Students are required to wear their full primary school uniforms for all performances.
In 2026, ACT IMP Primary Concert Band rehearsals will be held each Thursday 5:30-7:00pm during school terms, at the IMP premises in Kaleen.
In 2026, the conductors of the ACT IMP Primary Concert Band are Daniel Ruthven, Jane Rayner and Rob Speers (Sem 1).
For further information, please contact the IMP at imp.admin@ed.act.edu.au