Melbourne Staff Band

Our Mission Statement

The Melbourne Staff Band exists to extend the Kingdom of God and to encourage Christians in their faith and ministry through the pursuit of excellence in music and the spoken word.

Our aims are to set standards in the presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Ken Waterworth
Bandmaster


(image) Ken Waterworth Family: wife Lynne, daughters Ashlea, Kara, Chevaune & son Brandon
Occupation: Director of Music - Eltham High School
Corps: Box Hill
Corps Activities: Band
Date joined MSB: February 1979
Favourite Composer: Robert Redhead, David Stanhope, Percy Grainger
Favourite Band Piece: Corpus Christi
Highlight since joining band: 1984 Roy Thompson Hall, leading the 1996 tour of USA,
Interests: Music, young people, AFL (Melbourne FC)
Influences on Banding Career: Robin Waterworth, Colin Woods
Favourite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28
We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.

 

Ken Waterworth was appointed bandmaster of the Melbourne Staff Band in June 1994 having previously been a member of the band for fourteen years which included a three year term as deputy bandmaster.

Employed within the Directorate of School Education as a Director of Music at Eltham High School, Ken is responsible for an instrumental program of over 350 music students. In January 1995, he received an Australia Day Award for his service to the Community and Arts.

As staff bandmaster, Ken is challenged to maintain the high standard of performance and ministry that has been established over previous years. It is his desire that the Melbourne Staff Band continues to be relevant in every aspect of its ministry and effectively communicate the gospel.

 

   

 


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