WHY MUSIC?

I would teach children music, physics and philosophy;

but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music

and all the arts are the keys to learning. Plato

John Collinson

Just Brass Director

E john.collinson@aus.salvationarmy.org

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Presented in partnership with

The Salvation Army South Barwon

180 Francis Street (PO Box 341)

BELMONT VIC 3216

P (03) 5243 9204

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W southbarwon.salvationarmy.org.au

SUPPORT JUST BRASS

A program that reaches over ninety children

requires significant financial resources.

Opportunities exists for further financial and

in-kind support of Just Brass.

Donations to Just Brass of $50.00 or more are tax

deductible. Please make cheques payable to ‘The

Salvation Army’. For further information contact

John Collinson, Just Brass Director.

COM M UNI TY M USI C P ROGRAM FOR CHI LDRE N

PARTICIPATION, POTENTIAL, PERSISTENCE AND PARTNERSHIPS

Just Brass offers participants the chance to participate in music within a program that believes in the potential of all children,

is persistent in its support, and builds partnerships across the community to ensure all involved achieve at school and beyond.

THE JUST BRASS VISION

For young people to experience the rich benefits of music, through individual

and group learning, irrespective of family, school or community circumstances.

Just Brass aims to work closely with schools, families and disadvantaged communities to ensure that every child

is able to enjoy music and reach their full potential by achieving at school and contributing to their peer

group and community.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Just Brass is committed to maximising

its capacity to assist children and young

people by working in partnership with a

range of community partners.

Just Brass partners The Salvation Army

with local primary schools, with the

support of other community

organisations, to develop the strong

local connections that maximise the

benefits to young people.

Founding partners include the

SongRoom, St George Foundation,

The Salvation Army South Barwon,

and Oberon South, Tate Street and

Whittington Primary Schools in

Geelong.

For programs like Just Brass there

are a range of local Salvation Army

and community bands who assist in

mentoring and training the program

participants.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

Just Brass offers children and young people a

chance to learn a musical instrument and

develop their potential as a leader in their peer

group and local community. Every student

receives a weekly music lesson and the

opportunity to play in one of three bands.

Students are transported from partnering

schools to Salvation Army Centres for weekly

band rehearsals. All activities are no, or low,

cost to ensure there are no barriers to

participation.

Bands cater for all levels of skill: beginners for

those just starting out, junior for those a little

down the track, and intermediate or youth.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

John Collinson is Director of Just Brass. An

accomplished musician, John is a graduate of

the Victorian College of the Arts and has

performed with many bands and orchestras

including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra,

Orchestra Victoria and the RAAF Central Band.