MUSIC students at Wodonga Senior Secondary College got a first-hand look into the lives of professional musicians when the Australian Army Band Kapooka visited on Tuesday.
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Members of the year 11 concert band took part in workshops with the Army band before the latter put on a performance for the school.
Student Jessica Rose said it had been a valuable insight into life as a professional musician.
“I think it's amazing seeing all these people who are in the Army, supporting their country, while also following musical endeavours, I think it's really inspirational,” she said.
“I've learned a lot about how they work together as a band.”
WSSC concert band leader Trevor Cooper said students had made the most of the unique opportunity.
“It's a completely different style of music to what a lot of them are used to,” he said.
“They got to see a band performing at a very high standard using instruments they play all the time.
“Hopefully they can strive to get to that level.
“It helps them with all the little things we learn.”
