Ivan Bevan

Ivan's first experience as a bandsman started in a small brass band in Brisbane, the Police Citizens' Brass Band. From this his interest turned to a career in the music field. He subsequently joined the Royal Military College Duntroon Band, Canberra. At this point his musical career took on new meaning being involved in big bands, brass choirs, trumpet groups, brass quintets, trios etc. He has regularly performed with groups such as the: Opera Society; Canberra Symphony Orchestra; Philharmonic Society, Canberra School of Music Big Band and the Murray Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra. In Canberra Ivan had his own brass quintet.

With extensive experience as the Musical Director of several bands, Ivan has developed a 'softly, softly' approach to his conducting. This has proved successful with bands. Among these are Trinity Christian School, Canberra which won the National Eisteddfod in 1999 and was placed second in 2000. Another instance prior to moving to Wodonga, was the development of an instrumental band program at Belconnen High School in Canberra consisting of a Training Band, Intermediate Band and Concert Band plus a private tutor program.

Musician development is an area in which Ivan has had a great deal of success in seeing young players progress to take on exams (including Australian Music Examinations Board) and join bands of their own choice. At present Ivan is running his own music business which involves some private teaching and involvement in several school Instrumental Music Programs such as: Scots School; Xavier High School; Border Christian College and for the Victorian Education Department. Since becomeing the bands Musical Director, Ivan has initiated the development of a Brass program at Wodonga Primary School using instruments on loan from the band.

Ivan's background has allowed him to develop a flexible approach to teaching music whether it is practical or theory. He is able to teach a range of instruments including brass, woodwind, beginner guitar and piano.

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