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:

Easter Band Performance:

We are excited about the up-coming Easter Band concert and are looking forward to seeing parents at the Easter Band Concert to see their children play in their ensemble groups in person!

When: Thursday 1^st April

Where: McMillan Playground (in front of the library)

Performance Timetable:

7:45am to 8:05am – Senior & Concert Bands

8:15am to 8:30am – Jazz Band & Orchestra

8:40am to 8:55am Junior & Training Bands

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

Performance times of different bands are split up to keep the organisation Covid Safe. The space has been chosen to allow parents to maintain appropriate physical distance. Please read the Covid Safe instructions below carefully.

To keep our event Covid Safe please follow these directions:

• Enter via the main McMillan Rd gate.
• Sign in using Service NSW app upon entry to school.
• Please maintain 1.5m physical distance at all times.
• Please use the hand sanitiser provided.
• Please limit attendance to one adult per family (apologies for inconvenience)

Thank you for your understanding.

We are looking forward to welcoming you and having an exciting and Covid Safe performance!

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.  

A big Thank you to Nadia Gajic and Tom Gajic who have volunteered to help with the Music Camp Coordination in 2021!

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:

• Festivals Coordinator(s)
• Music Intensive 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.

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!