Meet Jordan Powter – he keeps everyone at Parkes Shire Concert Band (PSCB) on the beat. He started learn-ing drums 10 years ago, taught by the previous legend drummer Doug Richards. He reads all styles of music, and also plays country, rock, gospel, metal, punk, funk and jazz. Some bands that inspire him are Snarky Puppy, Dirty Loops, Blink-182, and KISS.
PSCB hosted a regional bands workshop last weekend with members from bands in Forbes, Griffith, Hillston, Leeton and West Wyalong participating. The workshop concluded with a concert at Cooke Park Pavilion for the public on Sunday.
Sam Hunt, Middleton Public School student, plays trum-pet in the PSCB. He was fortunate to attend a workshop by legendary jazz musician James Morrison in Grenfell recently. Sam is still very excited about the experience. PSCB welcomes students to play with them. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9pm on Tuesdays during school term in the music room above Parkes pool complex in Dalton Street. For further enquires contact Music Director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164.