Band parents, in addition to email communications, we encourage you to regularly check Newsflash for upcoming events and important band updates.

We are pleased to advise that we have several events that are coming up and scheduled in for later in the year. See key dates below and pencil them into the diary!

2021 Calendar Dates:

More detailed communications will be sent out about these events in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for details in the weekly newsflash.

The above events are compulsory, and band students are expected to attend as part of the Music (Band) program.

Easter Band Breakfast – Parents we need your Help!

A big thank you to those parents that have recently volunteered to help organise the upcoming Easter Band Breakfast event (Thursday 1^st April, before school).

We will also need some additional parent volunteers helping on the day. If you are interested in assisting on the day, please email band@artarmonpandc.org.au as soon as possible confirming your availability.

Music Camp – 28^th & 29^th August

We are pleased to advise dates are booked in for our 2021 Music Camp which will be held in Collaroy. This is an exciting and enjoyable event for students participating in the music program and something we are looking forward to bringing back in 2021.

Band & Strings students will come together for an intensive program of learning and music over 2 days.

Parents we need your help. We need a parent volunteer to be our Music Camp Coordinator. The Music Camp Coordinator plays a key role in planning and organising the Music Camp in the months leading up to the Music Camp. Some of the key responsibilities include scheduling (in consultation with our Music Directors, Mr Walmsley & Mr Mansukhani), liaison with Band & Strings Convenors, communications to parents, organising transport (e.g. booking buses), liaison with the camp venue, parental permission notes, dietary requirements, sleeping arrangements, payments, parent volunteer roster, first aid roster, Covid safe officer register, general coordination/administration for this event (e.g. managing camp email box and responding to general enquiries regarding camp).

If you are interested in being the Music Camp Coordinator, please email band@artarmonpandc.org.au

REMINDER; Submit your Creative Kids Voucher by Monday 22^nd March 2021

Dear Artarmon Band Parents,

A reminder to submit your Creative Kids voucher through MySchoolMusic by 22 Mar 21.

If you would like to use a Creative Kids voucher to reduce your 2021 band fees by $100, then please follow these 3 steps by 22 Mar 21:

Apply for a voucher for your child on the Service NSW website:  go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-creative-kids-voucher. You should do this now.

• As soon as you receive your voucher (it will be emailed to you by Service NSW), log in to the Myschoolmusic parent portal Music Portal Login, answer YES to the question on the Creative Kids form andenter your Creative Kids voucher number  and the other details.
• When you receive an invoice by email from the band treasurer for your ensemble fees and instrument hire,pay $100 less than the total amount on your invoice as soon as you receive it.  Please note that this discount may already be included on the invoice.

If you have more than one child please follow the process for each child individually.

Please note that due to the number of children in the band and strings programs, we are unable to process refunds on the band or strings fees if you pay the full amount and decide later to apply for a Creative Kids voucher. You must pay $100 less on your band or strings invoice and tell us your Creative Kids voucher number by Monday 22 Mar 2021. Thank you for your understanding.

If you do not intend to claim the Creative Kids rebate as part of your 2021 band or strings fees (eg. because you are not eligible or have already used it with another provider), then:

• Please pay the full amount of your band or strings invoice as soon as you receive it.
• Log in to the Myschoolmusic parent portal Music Portal Loginand respond NO to the question on the Creative Kids form. You can do this now.

Any questions please email band@artarmonpandc.org.au

Kind regards

Angie, Natalie & Sheryl (Creative Kids voucher parent volunteers)

Band Committee 2021

A big thank you to all these parents who have volunteered to help with band this year. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

We still need to fill the following volunteer roles to assist with Band in 2021/2022:

• Training Band Coordinator
• Orchestra Coordinator
• Festivals Coordinator
• Music Intensive Coordinator(s)
• Music Camp Coordinator(s)
• Music librarian(s)
• Secretary
• Assistant Instrument Coordinator 2021 (Instrument Coordinator 2022)
• Band Co-convenor 2021 (Band Convenor 2022)

By volunteering you will be making a valuable contribution to the running of the Band program and your child(ren) will love to see you get involved.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these roles or would like more information, please email band@artarmonpandc.org.au attention Serena.

Band & Orchestra Rehearsal Times:

• Training Band: Fridays 8am to 8.50am
• Junior Concert Band: Mondays 12.50pm to 1.40pm & Thursdays 8am to 8.50am
• Concert Band: Mondays 8am to 8.50am & Thursdays 12.50pm to 1.40pm
• Senior Concert Band: Tuesdays 8am to 8.50am & Thursdays 2pm to 2.55pm
• Orchestra: Wednesdays from 8am to 8.50am
• Jazz Band: Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm

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

All band & orchestra rehearsals are held in the music room. For rehearsals before school, students should arrive at school promptly at 7.50am so that band rehearsals can start by 8am.

Instrument Hire

If you have hired an instrument, this is a reminder to read, complete and return the pink slip asap. Pink slips can be found inside the hired instrument case and should be returned to the Band mailbox near the school main office.

If you have a question regarding instrument hire and maintenance please contact Kirsteen, Instrument Coordinator, at apsbandinstruments@gmail.com

Tutorials:

If you have a question regarding your child’s tutorial, please email your Tutor in the first instance. Alternatively, email tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au

Important note – All Students participating in the Band program are expected to take lessons (at school or externally) in their band instrument. If you were going to arrange an external music tutor but now need in-school tuition, please email Jane/Rebecca, our Tutor Coordinators.

Parent Portal – Update Class Details

If your child is enrolled in Band, please log into the Parent Music Portal and update your child’s class details asap. This is important information we need for scheduling & communication purposes with the school.  

https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

THANK YOU!