Applications are open for our 2026 QBA Youth Band Development Camp!

QBA Youth Band 2026 – 12th – 16th January 2026

Some exciting news!!  The highly acclaimed QBA Youth Band Development Camp will be taking place over the week of Monday 12th January – Friday 16th January 2026.  This amazing opportunity for young players aged 19 years and under to learn from some of the best musical directors and brass/percussion instrumentalist tutors in Australia shouldn't be missed.  Lifetime friendships and a love for banding is fostered during this week of intensive training, playing and performing, and we invite all young brass and percussion students (age 10yrs – 19yrs inclusive), to apply for this fantastic youth band camp opportunity.

Important Dates:

  • Applications due: 31 October 2025
  • Leonie Marshall Scholarship Applications due: 23 November 2025
  • Final Balance due: 5 December 2025
  • Camp Dates:   12 January 2025 – 16 January 2025 (5 days, 4 nights)

Please feel free to circulate this information with the application forms to your band members and any other young musicians who may be interested in participating in this exciting opportunity in 2026!

Links:

Application Form

Leonie Marshall Scholarship Application Form

If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. ♫♪

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