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Band parents, please check Newsflash weekly for the latest news and reminders, we will publish advance dates as soon as we know them to help you plan your year!

Father's Day celebrated in style!

I hope all the dads were spoiled on Father's Day and everyone enjoyed the Father's Day concert. Well done to all the musicians, you sounded great.  Many thanks to Kali Lawrie for organising the concert and to her team of parent volunteer helpers on the day.

Will your child be joining or continuing in band in 2020?

Next term we will start the process of organising bands for 2020. Any child in Year 3 or above in 2020 may apply, details for registration for the 2020 music (band or strings) programs will be provided next term. Watch this space! Notes will come home with Year 2 and 3 students, so watch their school bags!

In order for the band program to run next year it is essential that the key band committee roles are filled. In particular a new Band Convenor is needed, as our current volunteer is leaving the school.

The Band Convenor's role is to liaise between the school and the band director and to coordinate the band program along with the other band committee members. This role can be shared between 2 (or more!) people. It's a great way to contribute to the music program and to your child's time at this school. No prior experience is required, but it will help if you take advantage of the opportunity for handover between now and the end of this year. To find out more please email band@artarmonpandc.org.au.

Playathon Wrap-up

Congratulations to all the Playathon participants and prizewinners. Many thanks to parent volunteers Georgie Roussac for sourcing prizes from local businesses, and Kali Lawrie for collating the results. All participants have been rewarded with a voucher for the school canteen which is valid until the end of this term. The following local businesses supported us with donations, please remember them when you are shopping!

Got a question?

Have you looked in the 2019 band information pack? A copy is available at https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic.

If it is about your hired instrument or instrumental tutorial please contact your tutor firstly, then our instrument coordinator or tutor coordinator if required.

For anything else please contact your band coordinator.