About the Band

The Frankston City Band was formed in 1949 and was then known as the Frankston Silver Band.

Its purpose was (and still is) to play music for pleasure and for the community. Its aim was also to attract young people to join the band and train them and teach them music. The band has achieved this with many people over the years. Our early success in this regard can be attributed to our early band masters, Fred Pascoe, and later Fred Yeadon.

The name of the Band was proudly changed to "The City of Frankston Band" when Frankston was proclaimed a city in 1966. We have survived financially over the years by charging a fee for some performances, while donations and assistance from members by way of annual fees continue to help. We provide music at many civic functions, hospital charity days and fetes in the district free of charge.

We appreciate the support of the Frankston Wranglers Club, Monash University (Frankston Campus), Seaford Screens and business people who have supported our band with donations and items of equipment. We are also proudly supported by the Frankston City Council and proud to be affiliated with the Victorian Bands league Inc.

We own our own premises in Frankston and practice every Monday evening at 7.30pm. Players range in age from nine to seventy-four years and new members are always welcome.