BAND NEWS
Band parents, remember to check Newsflash regularly for upcoming events and important band updates. We will publish advance dates as soon as we know them to help you plan your year.
Changes to Band Rehearsals
Please review the school event dates below as some band rehearsals are affected:
Thursday, 31st March 2022 - Year 6 high school selective test
- Senior Concert Band rehearsal from 2.00pm to 2.55pm is cancelled. For all remaining students not participating in selective school test, please join Concert Band rehearsal at 12.20pm to 1.10pm.
- Jazz Band rehearsal at 3pm to 4pm is cancelled
Monday 4th April – Wednesday 6th April 2022 – Year 6 school camp
- Tuesday 5th April – Senior Concert Band rehearsal from 8.00 – 8.50am is cancelled. For all remaining students not attending camp can join Concert Band rehearsal on Monday 4th April at 8.00 – 8.50am if available
- Wednesday 6th April – Orchestra rehearsal from 8.00 – 8.50 is cancelled
Friday 1st April 2022 – Easter Band Performance
- All Band will be performing. A reminder for all performers to bring their instrument to school for the day.
Friday 8th April 2022 – Anzac Day Assembly
- Senior Concert Band will be performing in the assembly. A reminder for all performers to bring their instrument to school for the day.
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Important Dates for Remaining Term One
· Year 3 Evolution of a City Excursion: Tuesday 29th March 2022 · Year 6 Canberra Camp: 4th April – 6th April 2022 · Year 6 Selective School Test: 31st March 2022
According to the Tutor and Lesson Policy: · It is the parent’s/student's responsibility to notify the tutor if a student is unable to attend a lesson. The full lesson fee is chargeable if a student forgets a lesson or make-up lesson, or parents fail to notify tutors of their child’s absence. · If you know in advance that your child will be unable to attend his or her tutorial (e.g. school excursion/ incursion, doctor’s appointment, etc) please let your tutor know as soon as possible. If you provide 24 hours notice, it is Band Committee policy that the tutor will provide a make-up lesson or lesson credit.
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Parent Portal – Updating Student Details
If your child is enrolled in Band, please log into the Parent Portal https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic and update the following:
- Your child’s 2022 class details. Class allocation has now been confirmed
- Check the allocated band and instrument
This is important information for scheduling & communication purposes.
If the details in Parent Portal is incorrect, please email your Band Coordinator or band@artarmonpandc.org.au to advise.
Music Bags
APS music bags are available for purchase for $20 each. Please contact your Band Co-ordinator if you are interested.
Regular Band Rehearsal Times:
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Band Rehearsals |
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Group |
Location |
Time |
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Training Band |
Music Room |
Friday 8.00 am – 8.50 am |
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Junior Concert Band |
Music Room |
Monday 12.50 pm – 01:40 pm Thursday 8.00 am – 8.50am |
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Concert Band |
Music Room |
Monday 8.00 am - 8.50 am Thursday 12.20 pm – 1:10 pm |
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Senior Concert Band |
Music Room |
Tuesday 8.00 am – 8.50 am Thursday 2.00 pm – 2.55 pm |
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Jazz Band |
Music Room |
Thursday 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm |
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Orchestra |
Music Room |
Wednesday 8.00 am - 8.50 am |
For rehearsals before school, students should arrive at school promptly at 7.50am so that the rehearsal can start by 8am.
Got a question?
Step 1: Have you looked in the 2022 band information pack? A copy is available in the MSM parent portal.
Step 2: Keep up to date with our weekly Band News.
Step 3:
For instrument related enquiries please contact our Instrument Coordinator Kirsteen at apsbandinstruments@gmail.com.
For tutor related enquires please contact our Tutor Coordinator Jane at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au.
For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurer Lynn at treasurerband@artarmonpandc.org.au.
Step 4: for any other enquiries please contact your wonderful Band Coordinators!
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Role |
Name |
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Training Band Coordinator |
Siv Teh |
sivling88@yahoo.com.au |
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Junior Concert Band Coordinator |
Husain Rajkotwala |
husainrajkotwala@gmail.com |
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Concert Band Coordinator |
Priya Chari |
docpriya.chari@gmail.com |
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Senior Concert Band Coordinator: |
Nicole Shinfield |
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Jazz Band Coordinator |
Natalie Hu |
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Orchestra Coordinator |
Nicole Shinfield |
THANK YOU!
Ellis Foong & Christine Cao – 2022 Band Co-Convenors
Email: band@artarmonpandc.org.au