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"Each year brings new opportunities for this great Australian band to perform all over the world. They have already performed in the USA, Japan, France, Holland and England. Eighty five musical Ambassadors for Australia and the World to see! The Golden Kangaroos - The Spirit Of Australia.
The video was produced in 1992 to celebrate the forthcoming 1993 World Tour. "Roos On Parade" was produced by John Adey.
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This has been seen quiet a few times on "Australia's Funniest Home Videos over the last ten years. I'm sure it won't be the last! The clip was a 'best of the week' and won a JVC video camera. Andrew Yeo is on the bass drum, perhaps someone could identify the fall guy, got to admit his timing is perfect. Someone has suggested former Drum Major Mark Ennor. But former Roo, David Mason says it's Anthony Goodwin (from Berowra) who played cymbals in 1992 - 1993. Thanks David.
The Golden Kangaroos toured Europe during 2003, the video shows some Italian highlights set against the background of the Besana International Band Festival. A great experience for all - not to mention the great food. This was the second trip to the Festival as the Golden Kangaroos. Many friends were made and remain in contact with past and present members of the band. MH
Feb. 12. 2009 Former GK, David Mason ended his heroic struggle last night with family by his side. David had been fighting a brain tumor for some ten years. David's
The combined bands of the Australian Army and the Epping RSL Golden Kangaroos give a special free farewell concert on the eve of the Roos tour of Europe to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the end of conflict of WW1.
David Price addresses the group at the Hornsby Concert Band Inc. AGM 29/8/06. David was re-elected as President - the meeting also elected new committee members. Ben Peoples (foreground) won the prestigious Musical Director's Award. A list will be posted here soon of your new committee. Apologies were given by Musical Director Victor Grieve due to illness. His written report was read to the meeting.
GK Musical Director Victor Grieve with MD and conductor Masakazu Imanishi pictured with some of the 80+ Japanese musicians from the Kyoto High School Unified Band. One of the best concerts of the year was held early in January 2006 with this Japanese band participating in the 2006 Australia - Japan Year Of Exchange program held at Epping RSL.
The band had literally arrived direct from the airport after a 20 hour flight. Roo's president David Price was amazed at how well they played after such a gruelling flight, "imagine what they would be like when they're not tired!" The band also played at Darling Harbour in Sydney and then toured Melbourne. Co-incidentally, it is also their association's 35th anniversary.
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