Dear String Parents,

What impressive String performances we had on Saturday for the Sydney Eisteddfod! All String students looked amazing on stage and played their music pieces so superbly.

Big thank you to our amazing Strings Director, Adrian Mansukhani and Band Director, Matthew Walmsley for their extraordinary work in helping our students learn and perform to their very best on the day. Thank you to our tutors last weekend for helping our students rehearse and prepare them so well for their performances. Also, big thank you to our parent volunteers for their supervision of our students and helping the day run so smoothly. And last but not least, huge thank you to Courtney Kim, our Eisteddfod Coordinator for her work in planning and organising this event!

In addition to email communications, we encourage you to check Newsflash regularly for upcoming events and important string updates.

Sydney Eisteddfod Awards

Congratulations and well done to all the participants of the Sydney Eisteddfod. Our students were dressed impeccably and were the perfect model of fine little musicians! APS Strings have received the following awards:

• 1^st Place: Orchestra and Concert Strings
• 3^rd Place: Senior Strings
• Highly Commended: Junior Strings

Fantastic results for all our ensembles!

Dates for the diary

Attendance to the above events is compulsory and String students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program.

Ensembles 

If your child is sick and/or unable to attend a rehearsal, please notify your corresponding Strings Coordinator.

Ensemble rehearsals:

Double Bass Player Wanted!!

Artarmon's String Programme is looking for students who may be interested in learning the wonderful Double Bass. It is a beautiful instrument which makes a majestic sound and helps enhance the depth of every string ensemble. Bass students may one day also try out for the school's Jazz Band and Orchestra! In addition, every high school orchestra and string ensemble will be seeking bass players!

We have a wonderful bass tutor - Miss Emily Green - who will be able to offer lessons to your child at school. No prior musical experience necessary (bass guitarists will have a huge advantage though!). Students will be issued with 2 bass instruments - one for home use and one for school use, therefore there is no need for constant instrument transportation.

If you child is interested, please contact our string convenor and Mr Mansukhani will organise a tryout for your child.

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.

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.