Dear String Parents,

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

Dates for the diary

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

Ryde Eisteddfod

In the current climate, due to staff shortages, bus companies are unable to guarantee or provide us with a service to transport the students safely to and from Ryde. Therefore, unfortunately Artarmon Band and Strings (Orchestra) must pull out of competing in this year’s Ryde Eisteddfod.

Collaroy Music Camp

The Artarmon Public School Music Camp will be going ahead this year over the weekend of the 6^th - 7^th August at The Collaroy Centre, Collaroy for all BAND and STRING members from Year 4 to Year 6. The music camp provides our children with a great opportunity to not only bond with their fellow musicians, but also to help consolidate their skills ahead of The Concourse concert.

Our Music Camp Coordinator, Nadia Gajic has previously sent out important information relating to the Music Camp. Please take time to read the email carefully to ensure camp runs smoothly and is enjoyable and safe for everyone, including information on the COVID SAFE protocol. Please contact Nadia Gajic at artarmonmusiccamp@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Please head to https://signup.zone/7E5TJvq2W64myMXXQ for those who would like to offer their help for the event. Slots for volunteering are still available.

Strings Orchestra Coordinator Wanted!

We are recruiting for a volunteer Orchestra Coordinator for our Strings team. If you are interested in joining our wonderful group of Strings parent volunteers and assisting our students in their Strings music program, please reach out to our Strings Convener, Ellen Hird at strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com.

Ensembles

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

Ensemble rehearsals

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.