STRING NEWS
A big thank you to those parents that have emailed me to let me know you are available to assist with the Music Program. It is very much appreciated.
We are pleased to advise that we have many upcoming events and so don’t forget to schedule these into your diary. More detailed communications will be sent out about these events in the coming weeks.
Please keep an eye out for details in the weekly newsflash.
Diary Dates
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Wed 17th, Mon 22nd, Tues 23rd March 2021 |
School Strings photos (for Training Strings, Junior Strings, Concert Strings and Senior Strings) SS 17/3 1.40pm CS 17/3 2pm JS 22/3 1.40pm Orchestra 23/3 1.40pm These can be purchased from the School photographer at a later date. Keep an eye out for the link in the newsletter.
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Thursday 6 May 2021 |
Mothers Day Performance before school at MUSIC hall Required: Junior Strings, Concert Strings and Senior Strings Training Strings are invited to attend. Zoom event viewable for parents
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Saturday 15- Sunday 16 May 2021 |
Music Intensive (at school) All String ensembles except for Training Strings. Attendence is compulsory.
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Monday 24th May 2021 |
Sydney Eisteddfod (recording session) All String ensembles except for Training Strings Attendence is compulsory.
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Saturday 28- Sunday 29 August 2021 |
Music Camp Required: All String ensembles except for Training Strings. Attendence is compulsory. |
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Thursday 16 Sept |
Artarmon Public School Festival of the Arts, Chatswood Concourse Required: All strings students attendance is compulsory
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Attendance to the above events is compulsory and String students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program.
Volunteers needed
We still need to fill the following volunteer roles to assist with Strings in 2021/2022:
- STRINGS CO-CONVENOR: Assists Convenor with insurances, instrument purchases, newsflash writeups, replies to email queries, updates MSM portal, event planning, liaises with Strings committee, uniform shop, school and Mr Mansukhani. Takes over the reins of Convenor for a minimum 2 year term. Requires work in your own home. Approximately 2 hours a week.
- ASSISTANT TRAINING STRINGS CO-ORDINATOR: Assists Training Strings coordinator with parent supervision roster, relay information via MSM portal to parents. Updates MSM portal. Approximately 1 hour a week.
- MUSIC CAMP CO-ORDINATOR & ASSISTANT: Organises music camp in Term 3 at Collaroy including transport, liaison with venue, parental permission, dietary requirements, sleeping arrangements, payment, parent supervision roster, First aid roster, Covid safe officer register. Several people usually share this role, from band and strings programs. Approximately 30 hours preparation time in your own home and own time, plus time at Collaroy on the music camp weekend.
By volunteering you will be making a valuable contribution to the running of the String 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 strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com attention Ellen.
Got a question?
If it is about your hired instrument or instrumental tutorial please contact your tutor at first instance.
Alternatively contact our instrument coordinator or strings coordinator if required. For anything else please contact your Strings Convenor.
THANK YOU!
Ensemble rehearsals:
If your child is sick and/or unable to attend a rehearsal, please notify your Strings Coordinator
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Training Strings: |
Tuesdays lunchtime STARTS TERM 2 |
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Junior Strings: |
7:50-8:45am Tuesdays, school hall |
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Concert Strings: |
7:50-8:45am Thursdays, school hall |
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Senior Strings: |
3-4pm Tuesdays, music room |
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Orchestra: |
7:50-8:50am Wednesdays, music room |
2021 Strings Committee
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Training Strings Coordinator |
Jenny Wang |
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Junior Strings Coordinator |
Susan Ly |
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Concert Strings Coordinator |
Karen P’ng |
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Orchestra Strings Coordinator |
Tony Kwan |
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Senior Strings Coordinator |
Vandana Vasudevan |
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Strings Treasurer |
Namitha Prasad |
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Instrument Coordinator |
Anu Wani and Aarti Karawal |
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Strings Convenor |
Ellen Hird |