Bruce Cook

Bruce has been actively involved with community based organisations in Albury-Wodonga for many years. These include a wide range of bands and musical theatre. An accomplished musician on both brass and keyboard, Bruce first joined the band in 1982. As an active player and committee member he has held various band positions including Assistant Band Master, Librarian and Drum Major.

The Musical Director is also responsible for directing Wodonga's Carols by Candlelight. In addition to a long term involvement in Wodonga's Carols by Candlelight, Bruce has been the Musical Director of the local theatre group, Livid Productions, for the past four years. Recent shows he has directed include Godspell, Nunsence, Pikalitious, Jesus Christ Superstar, Little Shop of Horrers and Spamalot. At the 2010 Canberra Area Theatre Awards he was nominated for the award of Best Musical Director. This combination of skills and experiences will further enhance his role as Musical Director for Wodonga's Carols by Candlelight.

Bruce believes music should be fun. "If you are having fun you are enjoying yourself. If you are enjoying yourself you will play well. If you play well people will want to cross the street to listen rather than to get away from the noise". With a strong commitment to musical development, the maintenance of a Training Band is seen as important. Bruce believes it is the responsibility of the Musical Director to nurture all players in the band. "Players of the highest skill are as important as beginners."

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