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22/10/2026

🎖️🎶 Duty, Dedication and Valour 🎶🎖️

A wonderful way to conclude our 2026 concert season.

Our final At Home Concert, Duty, Dedication and Valour, showcased musicians from the Defence Force School of Music, Royal Australian Air Force Band, Australian Army Band Melbourne, and Joint Training Command, honouring the service, dedication, and courage of past and present Defence members through music.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our concerts and your support of the Band Officer Course throughout the year. Your encouragement has helped make every performance special.

We look forward to welcoming you back in 2027 for another year of exceptional music and memorable performances. ✨🎵

18/10/2026

17/09/2026

09/09/2026

Last week, the Defence Force School of Music farewelled one of our most respected and valued instructors after more than a decade of dedicated service.

For over 10 years, Mr Howard Ward has been an integral part of DFSM training, applying the knowledge and experience gained from an illustrious career in ADF bands to develop the next generation of Band Officers. Culminating in his appointment as Director of Music - Army (2000-2004), Howard's military service provided the foundation for the expertise, leadership, and mentorship that have left a lasting mark on DFSM and the wider military music community.

On behalf of the Commanding Officer, DFSM staff and all those who have benefited from your instruction, thank you, Howard, for your outstanding contribution and dedicated service. We wish you every success and happiness in your next chapter and thank you for the enduring legacy you leave behind.

03/09/2026

🎶 Do you recognise this tune? 🎶

As we look forward to our last At Home Concert for 2026, let us take a moment to revisit one of the audience’s favourite songs from the program - as featured in the iconic film Australia.

🎵 Did you recognise the tune? Let us know in the comments below!

Our final concert for the year ‘Duty, Dedication and Valour’ will feature musicians from the Royal Australian Air Force Band, Defence Force School of Music and Australian Army Band. This program honours the courage, commitment and service of those who have answered the call of duty. We invite you to join us for an inspiring morning of music.

📅 23 September 2026
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 Newman Hall, Defence Force School of Music

🎟️ Tickets are now available:
https://www.trybooking.com/DFQMZ

🎥 Video produced by Mr Paul Burston
🎧 Audio mixed by SGT Jaiden Redman

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

Last week Band Officer Course students from the Defence Force School of Music put their training to the test with the Royal Australian Navy Band Sydney Detachment at St Andrew's Cathedral.

This public performance was the highlight of a week spent working with the Australian Army Band Sydney, the Royal Australian Navy Band, and the NSW Police Band.

In front of a large audience, the Band Officer Course students from and His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga had the opportunity to put their training into practice joining the ensemble to perform a diverse range of well known tunes 🎶

19/08/2026

03/08/2026

🌿 Songs of the landscape: Country Scenes awaits 🎵
Our upcoming 'At Home' Concert, Country Scenes is just around the corner!

Musicians from the Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne and Defence Force School of Music have been working diligently behind the scenes, rehearsing and preparing to deliver what promises to be an engaging morning of music! A vital part of these preparations is the training that supports ADF music capability behind the scenes, including our Audio Engineer Course pictured here.

🗓 26 August
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 Newman Hall, Defence Force School of Music

Inspired by country landscapes, stories and traditions, Country Scenes will take audiences on a musical journey through the beauty and character of rural life.

We would love for you to join us for this special performance and share in a morning of great music and community.

🎟 Tickets available via TryBooking:
https://www.trybooking.com/DFQMZ

23/07/2026

At home in harmony! 🎶

During the First World War, Australian battalion bands would perform concerts to entertain troops and support morale. At Defence Force School of Music's At Home Concerts, musicians show us how music can bring an audience together.

What would you add to the At Home Concert playlist? 👇

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