STRING NEWS
Dear Strings Parents
Please note the calendar of events that are coming up in the coming months to help you plan your year. We have our annual Mother’s Day performance by the Strings ensembles coming up in the second week of May. If you are able to assist, please sign up your availability on the sign up sheet.
https://signup.zone/vGYpynCyNHHnFF8f9
Please note details in regard to Training strings lunch time rehearsals have been sent out this week via email. Exciting to see the Trainings Strings students begin their lunch rehearsals from Term 2. We look forward to seeing their performances later in the year.
Enjoy the Easter break, we look forward to seeing you all next term.
Regards
Ellen Hird (Strings Convenor 2022)
Got a question?
Step 1: Have you looked in the 2022 Strings information pack? A copy is available in the MSM parent portal. https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic
Step 2: Keep up to date with our weekly Strings News by checking Newsflash in the Schoolzine app.
Step 3: For instrument related enquiries please contact our Instrument Coordinators Aarti at APSstringsinstruments@gmail.com
For tutor related enquires please contact our Tutor Coordinator Jane at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au.
For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurers Namitha and Cat at stringstreasurer@gmail.com
Step 4: for any other enquiries please contact your wonderful String Coordinators:
Dates for the diary
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Event |
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Yr 6 Camp 4-6th April |
Junior, Concert, Senior Strings Ensembles will continue as usual |
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First week of Term 2 Wed 27th April 2022 |
Junior, Concert, Senior Strings Ensembles will continue as usual |
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Thursday 5 May 2022 |
Mothers Day Performance before school at MUSIC hall Required: Junior Strings, Concert Strings, Orchestra and Senior Strings Training Strings are invited to attend. |
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Tuesday 10th May UPDATED |
Trainings Strings Lunchtime ensemble starts |
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Weekend 28-29 May |
Music Intensive Days |
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Saturday 4 June 2022 Exact time TBC
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Sydney Eisteddfod Required: Orchestra, Junior Strings, Concert Strings and Senior Strings It is important that everyone attends |
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20-22 June (Updated)
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School Music Photos -Details to be confirmed closer to the date |
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Thursday 15th Sept |
Chatswood Concourse Concert |
Attendance to the above events is compulsory and String students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program.
Update your child’s class details
Now that classes have been confirmed, please UPDATE your child’s class details on the parent portal. https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic
Don’t forget to subscribe to SzApp for String Ensemble News. Found under Manage tab, choose the String Ensemble to keep in the loop with any alerts to upcoming events and updated news.
As a general courtesy, please ensure your tutors are also informed in advance if your child is unable to attend their lessons due to illness, doctor’s appointment, Selective School test, Covid isolation etc.
Ensembles
If your child is sick and/or unable to attend a rehearsal, please notify your corresponding Strings Coordinator.
Ensemble rehearsals:
Junior Strings: 7:45 for 750am start -8:45am Tuesdays, school hall
Concert Strings: 7:45 for 750am start -8:45am Thursdays, school hall
Senior Strings: 3-4pm Tuesdays, music room
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PERSON |
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Training Strings Coordinator |
Sarah Lum |
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Junior Strings Coordinator |
Shar Kumar |
sharwank@aol.com |
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Concert Strings Coordinator |
Susan Ly |
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Senior Strings Coordinator |
Karen P’ng |
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Strings Treasurer |
Namitha Prasad Cathryn Co |
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Instrument Coordinator |
Aarti Karawal |
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Strings Convenor |
Ellen Hird |
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Creative Voucher Coordinator |
Sheryl Collins |
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