The Australian Army Band Kapooka is set to premiere its new show ‘Around the World in 80 minutes’ at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre this Sunday.
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The show takes audiences on a musical journey around the world.
Commanding Officer and Music Director Major Lindsay Mee said Dubbo music lovers are in for a treat.
“The show is an audio-visual journey around the world and Dubbo will be the first time we are performing it to an audience,” Major Mee said.
“The audience will be treated to music sung in different languages that are iconic to the area that we are featuring.
“We are really looking forward to playing in Dubbo and we are hoping to be able to play there more regularly.”
Major Mee said some of the music performed would be familiar to music fans.
“The show starts with music from Australia and continues with musical selections from Europe, some traditional big band arrangements from the United States, together with Latin flavours from South America,” he said.
“The band will feature vocalists Angie Currington and Josh McKellar and guitarist Jacob Curro.”
Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre Manager Linda Christof said the show has turned into a community event.
“This seasons show has turned out to be a lovely community event with a lot of heart,” she said.
“Major Mee has agreed for a small ensemble to do a free mini-performance at Orana Gardens for those that may not be able to make a trip to the theatre for the concert.
“We have also connected with a lovely couple travelling from Queensland, Brad and Brodie, who will be selling tea and coffee from their cart on the day to raise awareness and support for veterans across Australia making the transition from post-service to general society.
“There will also be an opportunity for patrons to receive a compact disc in exchange for a $5 donation that will go to not-for-profit charities supported by the Blamey Barracks.
“This will be a great concert to go to with the opportunity to help others in need at the same time.”
The Australian Army Band Kapooka was established in 1952 to support recruit training and this remains its primary role.
The band breaks down into a marching band, big band, rock band, jazz ensemble, pep band and an acoustic ensemble. This versatility means most genres of music can be performed and the group can cater to all musical tastes.
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