BAND NEWS
School Band News
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!
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Weeks commencing Mon 2 & Mon 9 Dec |
Auditions for continuing students and new students who already play a band instrument |
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Weds 4 December |
Last rehearsal for Orchestra |
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Thursday 5 December |
Last rehearsal for Jazz band |
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Friday 6 December |
Carols rehearsal before school – all bands Carols Night – All bands to play |
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Monday 9 December |
Last rehearsals for Junior Concert Band and Concert Band |
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Tuesday 10 December |
Last rehearsal for Senior Concert Band Jazz Band performs at presentation days |
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Weds 11 December |
Jazz Band performs at presentation days |
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Thursday 12 December |
Instrument return - ALL hired instruments to be handed in for annual check |
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Friday 13 December |
Instrument reissue - Returning students may collect hired instrument |
Auditions for 2020
We are currently preparing the audition schedule for returning students. You will be advised by email of your child's audition date/time.
Final rehearsals of the year – Music return
Please note the dates above for the last rehearsals for each band. Students should bring their music folders and all music to these rehearsals for return. Training band should also return their Yamaha band method books as these will be reused for next year's Training Band.
Hired Instrument return and reissue
ALL hired instruments MUST be returned for our annual audit and service inspection on Thursday 12th December and will ONLY be available for collection for practice over the holidays to continuing students on Friday 13 December. Full instructions will be emailed to instrument hirers.
Volunteers needed for Band Committee for 2020
The Band program is administered by parent volunteers and can only continue with your involvement and support. It is essential that the Band Convenor role is filled, this could be shared by a group of parents. Other roles that need to be filled include Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Assistant Tutor Coordinator, Creative Kids administrator, Festivals Coordinator, Music Intensive Coordinator, Music Camp Coordinator, School Concerts Coordinator, and Band Coordinator for each band. To find out more please contact band@artarmonpandc.org.au.