ANBOC 2026

Both the Castle Hill RSL Youth Wind Orchestra (YWO) and North West Wind Ensemble share a proud tradition of being regarded as two of Australia’s finest and most successful symphonic wind bands, united under the one umbrella organisation, the Castle Hill RSL Wind Orchestras, with a combined membership of 140 members.
With a shared vision, ethos and objective of providing local musicians with opportunities to perform a diverse and extensive range of quality wind band repertoire, at the highest possible level, our bands proudly and regularly present performances at State and Nationals Championship events, embracing the opportunity to present performances on the world stage, having attained an impressive 58 Australian National and NSW State titles since 2003.
Having led the Castle Hill RSL Youth Wind Orchestra and North West Wind Ensemble for 21 years (2005-2026), I am excited and delighted to share my experience, skills and insights of how successful community musical organisations are formed and nurtured.
In addition to the music making, recruitment and programming, ethos, mission and vision, I will share my insights into additional areas such as ‘youth & senior programs’, longevity, governance and collaborative teams inclusive of committees, members, supporters, the importance of budgeting, scheduling, vision, performance calendar, creating and protecting culture, defining what this looks like, membership and motivation!
Music for life, and we never stop learning!