Meet the

Brisbane Excelsior Band

Howard Taylor

Musical Director

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The Brisbane Excelsior Band has provided distinguished musical entertainment across multiple generations of Australian audiences through an extensive range of performances, including concerts, ceremonial parades, community park events, official openings, ceremonial occasions, vice-regal functions, and corporate engagements.

As Queensland's premier A Grade brass ensemble, Brisbane Excelsior Band has established an exceptional competitive record in recent years. The band holds the unique distinction of being the only brass band to achieve four consecutive Australian National Championship titles alongside two consecutive New Zealand National Championship victories.

Notable performance highlights include representing Australia at the Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong, performing at the Lord Mayor's Gala Concert, and presenting 'Cathedral Brass' at St John's Cathedral in the presence of Her Excellency The Governor of Queensland. The band has also competed at prestigious international events, including the British Masters in 2006 and the renowned British Open in 2009.

Brisbane Excelsior maintains an exceptionally diverse musical repertoire, encompassing classical masterworks, light classical selections, musical theatre, traditional swing, contemporary compositions, and sacred music, ensuring engaging performances for audiences across all musical preferences.