BAND NEWS  

Dear Parents and Carers, please refer below for key dates and events.

Upcoming Band Key Date/Event:

Attendance to the above events is compulsory and all Band students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program (except for the New England Orchestra Tour).

Fox Studio Recording

The Artarmon Music ensemble groups will be recording tomorrow Thursday, 8th September 2022 at Fox Studio. Few last minute reminders:

• Please log on to the MySchoolMusic portal if you have not completed the permission form

• Each child should bring their instrument and music
• Children are to wear their school winter uniform
• Senior Band and Concert Band members need to be at school promptly at 8.15am and meet teachers on McMillan road playground as they are on the first bus leaving for Fox Studio
• All other groups please arrive at school at their normal school hours

ALL PRIVATE TUTORIAL AND REHEARSAL AT SCHOOL IS CANCELLED

If you have any questions please contact your Band (band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com) and String Convenor (strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com).

Concourse Concert

The Artarmon Public School Celebration of the Arts is on Thursday, 15^th September 2022. Few last minute reminders:

• Please ensure your child has returned their completed permission slip to the Music room.

• Each child should bring their instrument and music
• Children are to wear their Music Uniform

• If you have child who play a large instrument, you need to transport the instrument yourself to the venue. If you think the instrument at school is better quality than the one you have at home, please get yourself organise to pick up the instrument at school before performance.
  Please note that the music room is only open when there is a rehearsal, otherwise it will be locked.

If you have any questions please contact your Band (band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com) and String Convenor (strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com).

Parent Volunteers Needed!!

As you may know, ALL of the administration of the Band Program (and Strings) is completed entirely by parent volunteers.  Currently we have two openings of new parent volunteers to fill empty roles. Volunteering to help out with band is a great way to connect with the school community, gain a better understanding of the music & band program and most importantly your child will be thrilled that you are involved with something they are involved in.

If you are able to assist or have any further questions on any of the roles, please email band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

• Tutor Coordinator Assistant

Liaises between the school, parents, tutors and music directors (Band & Strings) in relation to tutorials, coordinates lesson timetables & reports, communicates tutorial information to parents, updates / email tutors as required.

• Instrument Coordinator Assistant

Assists Instrument Coordinators with issuing instruments, organising repairs, updating and maintaining instrument register and annual instrument checks.

Band Supervision: Call for Parent Volunteers for Morning Rehearsals

We have started a roster for parents to assist and supervise band rehearsals from 07:50am to 08:50am morning. This is also a great opportunity to watch your child and their band practice. However, except for Training Band, we still missing significant numbers of parent volunteers.

Please click on this link and enter your details for the time that best suits you (please note there is a different tab for each band group).

https://signup.zone/gsdhQDjk2Eo2mWqJA

Regular Band Rehearsal Times:

For rehearsals before school, students should arrive at school promptly at 7.50 am so that the rehearsal can start by 8:00 am.

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 Daly, Oisze Altonaga & Jun Li at instrumentsband.artarmonpandc@gmail.com.

For tutor related enquires please contact your Tutor in the first instance. Alternatively, email Tutor Coordinator Jane Absolum/Rebecca at tutorband.atarmonpandc@gmail.com

For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurer Lynn at at treasurerband.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

Step 4: for any other enquiries please contact your wonderful Band Coordinators!

THANK YOU!

Ellis Foong & Christine Cao – 2022 Band Co-Convenors

Email:  band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com