BAND NEWS
We are almost there, please check the important end of year dates and details below.
Weeks commencing Mon 2 and Mon 9 Dec |
Auditions for continuing students and new students who already play a band instrument |
Thursday 5 December |
Last rehearsal for Jazz band |
Friday 6 December |
Carols rehearsal before school – all bands Carols Night – All bands to play |
Monday 9 December |
Last rehearsals for Junior Concert Band and Concert Band |
Tuesday 10 December |
Last rehearsal for Senior Concert Band Jazz Band performs at presentation days |
Weds 11 December |
Jazz Band performs at presentation days |
Thursday 12 December |
Instrument return - ALL hired instruments to be handed in for annual check |
Friday 13 December |
Instrument reissue - Returning students may collect hired instrument |
Carols Night – this Friday
Please watch out for an email from your band coordinator containing all the details for Carols Night. We hope that families will come along to join in the fun and sing along to the carols!
Auditions for 2020
All parents have been advised by email of their child's audition date and time. If they miss it please email band@artarmonpandc.org.au so that it can be rescheduled.
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.
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 have been emailed to instrument hirers. If you are leaving for the holidays before this date it is essential that you contact our instrument coordinators at apsbandinstruments@gmail.com to arrange for early return of the hired instrument.
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.