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.

Easter Band Concert

Thankyou Parent Volunteers!

A big thank you to all the parents that have recently volunteered to help organise the upcoming Easter Band Concert event (Thursday 1^st April) as well as those parents that have volunteered to help on the day.

We are excited about the up-coming Easter Band concert which will be held on Thursday 1^st April before school from 7.45am to 8.55am outdoors in the McMillan Playground.  See following for performance times:

• 45-8.05 - Senior & Concert Bands
• 15-8.30am - Jazz Band & Orchestra
• 40-8.55am Junior & Training Bands

Important Note - Band Captains and Senior/Concert percussion players will be required at school music room by 7.15am to assist with setup for the Easter Band Concert. All other band students to arrive 20 minutes prior to their performance.

We are really looking forward to seeing parents at the Easter Band Concert to see their children play in their ensemble groups in person!

Rehearsal Update

Due to year 6’s being away for an excursion/camp to Canberra this week, there will be combined Concert Band & Senior Band rehearsal this Thursday (25^th Feb) at lunchtime (12.50-1.40pm).

Orchestra & Jazz Band rehearsals are cancelled for this week only, due to the year 6 camp.

Invoices

Confirming Semester 1 invoices have been issued. Please check your email for invoice details. The payment of invoices is now due.  Prompt on time payment is greatly appreciated.

If you intend to use a Creative Kids voucher towards the payment of band fees, please ensure you pay $100 less than the total of your Semester 1 invoice.

If you have any questions related to an invoice or payment, email treasurerband@artarmonpandc.org.au

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 in preparation for end of year concert events.  

We need a parent volunteer to be our Music Camp Coordinator. This event can only go ahead if we have a Music Camp Coordinator.

Parents we need your help. The Music Camp Coordinator plays a key role in planning and organising 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, recruiting parent volunteers to help out with Music Camp, general 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 or helping out with Music Camp, please email band@artarmonpandc.org.au

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 APS Community and the running of the Band program. Your child(ren) will also 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, our 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 Jane/Rebecca at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au

Important note – All Students participating in the Band program are required 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.

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.

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!