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Takeoff! – IWCB Concert Band
Saturday 27 September, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Join the IWCB Concert Band for their inaugural performance – Takeoff!
Filled with lively, energetic music as well as moments of reflection and beauty, Takeoff! will carry you on a musical adventure around the world, to places including Colombia, Japan, England, Canada, and Africa.
The program begins with Around the World by Australian composer Sally Greenaway. Originally written for Big Band, this energetic piece opens with a Middle Eastern atmosphere before bursting into a joyful Latin dance.
From there, the program continues across continents and cultures, showcasing folk traditions, cinematic favourites, and evocative soundscapes — all brought to life by the rich colours of the concert band.
Takeoff! is the inaugural concert of the IWCB Concert Band, and celebrates the formation of this new ensemble.
We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.
View the Digital Concert Program here:
Concert Details:
Ensemble: IWCB Concert Band
When: Saturday 27th September, 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Where: Leichhardt Town Hall
Musical Director: Danika Pink
Tickets: Online bookings only at trybooking.com/DEVFU
Repertoire
The concert will include a 20 minute intermission. Tea, coffee and afternoon tea will be provided.
Around The World
Sally Greenaway
Selections from Encanto
Lin Manuel-Miranda, arranged by Paul Murtha
English Folk Song Suite – movement 1
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Yorkshire Ballad
James Barnes
The Lord of the Dance
Ronan Hardiman, arranged by Johnnie Vinson
A Night in Tunisia – saxophone feature
Dizzy Gillespie, arranged by Paul Murtha
Selections from Disney/Pixar’s Up
Michael Giacchino, arranged by Michael Brown
Chasing Sunlight
Cait Nishimura
Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song
Samuel Hazo
How To Train Your Dragon
John Powell, arranged by Sean O’Loughlin
Africa
Toto, arranged by Wössner