Mr Harold Pollard OAM

Harold Pollard is a founding member of the band which was formed in 1946.

He learnt to play cornet and trombone at an early age and later took up saxophone and euphonium. In 1953 he was appointed to the position of Director of Music and has held that position continuously since that date. He was appointed assistant conductor to the City of Sydney Bicentennial Band in 1987 with which he toured England, France, Japan, USA and Canada. In 1991 he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to Banding.

Below is a brief look into the musical history of Harold.

1944	Learnt to play the Cornet and Trombone
1945	Started a small brass group among school friends
1946	Joined Campbelltown Camden District Band as Foundation member
1953	Appointed to the position of Director of Music for the Campbelltown Camden District Band
1985	Apointed to the position of Assistant Conductor of the City of Sydney Youth Band
1987	Apointed to the position of Assistant Conductor of the City of Sydney Bicentennial Band
1987	Toured England and France with the City of Sydney Bicentennial Band
1988	Toured USA, Canada and Japan with the City of Sydney Bicentennial Band
1991	Awarded the Order of Australia Medal for "Services to Banding"