Challenge Brass Band was created in 1987 by Mr Peter Tuck OAM Cit WA.
Originally for disabled and able bodied Musicians of all levels and abilities to come together and do something they thought they might not be able to do.
In 2022, we continue to welcome players of all ages and abilities who have an interest in music.
We have a Training band for those who are a bit rusty or are wanting to learn how to play and our main band for more experienced and confident players.
We take pride in being an inclusive group for all and are happy to have several out and proud members of the LGBTQIA+ family and welcome any other musicians who identify to join the band. For the first time in 2021, the band participated in the Pride Parade performing Monterro's Call me by your name, I'm so Excited and Lady Gaga's Born this way. It was very exciting for us to be a part of this celebration and hope it will become an annual event.
We participate in many community events each year such as Anzac Day services, the Wanneroo Agricultural Show, Citizenship Ceremonies & Christmas Carols.
We also compete in the National & State Championships, currently in D Grade.
For more information about the band such as membership or hiring, please contact us.
Originally for disabled and able bodied Musicians of all levels and abilities to come together and do something they thought they might not be able to do.
In 2022, we continue to welcome players of all ages and abilities who have an interest in music.
We have a Training band for those who are a bit rusty or are wanting to learn how to play and our main band for more experienced and confident players.
We take pride in being an inclusive group for all and are happy to have several out and proud members of the LGBTQIA+ family and welcome any other musicians who identify to join the band. For the first time in 2021, the band participated in the Pride Parade performing Monterro's Call me by your name, I'm so Excited and Lady Gaga's Born this way. It was very exciting for us to be a part of this celebration and hope it will become an annual event.
We participate in many community events each year such as Anzac Day services, the Wanneroo Agricultural Show, Citizenship Ceremonies & Christmas Carols.
We also compete in the National & State Championships, currently in D Grade.
For more information about the band such as membership or hiring, please contact us.
Wanneroo Community Centre, 23 Civic Dr, Wanneroo, WA 6027
Our Conductor
Natalie Mandry
Natalie began her music journey on Euphonium at age ten, purely to keep up with her older brothers. She discovered a love and passion for music that has seen her graduate the WA Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Music: Honours on Euphonium, one of the first women to do so.
She carries that enthusiasm into her teaching, where she mentors young musicians from many backgrounds focusing on band and ensemble conducting.
She has performed with artists including the American Brass Quintet, the Australian Brass Quintet, the WA Youth Orchestra, Sylvie Paladino and Phillip Cobb, and continues to perform with the WAAPA Wind Ensemble.
In addition to her conducting duties, she volunteers with the Just Brass program, teaching brass and music to at-risk and disadvantaged students, a program that has grown to nearly sixty students.
Her ongoing work with community ensembles has seen her compete, and win, at State and National Championships, and expand her directing skills in multiple arenas.
She carries that enthusiasm into her teaching, where she mentors young musicians from many backgrounds focusing on band and ensemble conducting.
She has performed with artists including the American Brass Quintet, the Australian Brass Quintet, the WA Youth Orchestra, Sylvie Paladino and Phillip Cobb, and continues to perform with the WAAPA Wind Ensemble.
In addition to her conducting duties, she volunteers with the Just Brass program, teaching brass and music to at-risk and disadvantaged students, a program that has grown to nearly sixty students.
Her ongoing work with community ensembles has seen her compete, and win, at State and National Championships, and expand her directing skills in multiple arenas.
