It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of NBCA Life Member, former Executive Officer and Western Australian Councillor Tony Schraven.
Tony was a humble and hardworking person, regularly putting the needs of others above his own. He could always be found backstage at a contest, happy to take on any volunteer role.
Tony was also President of the Western Australian Band Association, long term President, librarian, publicity officer, bookings officer and playing member of the Mandurah Concert Band, member of the 2013 Perth Nationals Organising Committee, 2016 Western Australian Bands Person of the Year and a trumpet player extraordinaire who was awarded 'Local Legend' status by the Mandurah Shire Council in 2020.
Those who knew Tony knew him as a kind and generous man who always had time to talk and to support those around him. He had a wide smile and was always “bloody marvellous”.
Tony will be deeply missed, as an administrator and a musician, but mostly as a friend.
The NBCA’s thoughts and sympathies are extended to Tony’s wife Joyce and his family and friends at this sad and difficult time.
Rest peacefully Tony.
