The Weekend Music Intensive was a resounding success. Many thanks for Nicole Liu and the parent volunteers- A big thank you to all these parents who have volunteered to help:

Helen Lu;Guiselle Vargas; Karen P’ng; Therese Lim; Minggang He; Tony Kwan; Susan Ly; Carly Hall; Sarah McMillan;    Harvinder Kaur; Vivian Cheung; Olivia Lin; Dan Sternfeld; Wendy Grant; Leanne Hampel;  Tomonori Tsuyuki; Clare Li; Rajivi; Ellis Fong; So Young Oh; Tomoko Sasage; Cherry Chi; Angle Wang; Rahul Hohnri; Rebacca Li; Shaman Sood; Andrew Roughan; Jin; Jenny Wang; Michael Steel; Vandana; Kabeer N; Miyako Ramsay; Souika Sunia; Parag Garud;  Priya Chari; Gautham;  Liam Hudson; Megha Gupta; Tazien Javed; . Natalya De Pooter; Deborah Liang; Coco IKAWA; Jackie; Chee Foong; Clinton Grant; Li Wang; Angela Ma;

Many thanks to the music tutors, Band Director, Matthew Walmsley and Strings Director, Adrian Mansukhani for providing an amazing opportunity for these students. Thank you to the P& C and parents that assisted with sausage sizzle for the children. Over 280 students performed on stage on Sunday and have been honing their performances skills for the up-and-coming Eisteddfod recording for next Thursday

If you are missing a music stand, please note there are a few in the music room that were not collected after the Weekend intensive.

Strings instruments tuning

With the drop in temperature, this change plays havoc with the instrument being in tune. We have noted a few broken strings which required to be replaced. First point of call, please bring your instrument into the music room at recess as there will always be a string tutor that will be able to assist and tune the instrument.

Eisteddfod recording 27^th May 2021

Please note that students will need to be in Music uniform for next Thursday’s Eisteddfod recording.  

Please note that Music uniforms will require to be purchased prior this event.

• White point-collar long sleeved shirt (NOT the winter blouse for girls)
• black formal pants,
• black socks, and
• black school shoes; (black sneakers are fine, preferably not with white soles.)
• Music Tie

Diary Dates

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.

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

Reminders

Invoices are required to be paid by the end of March. Failure to do so may mean that your child will not be able to attend ensemble rehearsals from this week. Please check your email/junk mail for invoice and payment details.

All hard copy invoices have been printed and given to those students that are yet to provide payment. Your child will also have a copy of the invoice that has been printed and kept in their music folder.  

If you intend to use Creative Kids vouchers towards payment for Strings fees, please ensure you pay $100 less than the total invoice. Please consider the administration headache for the Strings Team volunteers if you decide later that you would like to use the Creative Kids Voucher. Thanks for your understanding.

If you have any questions related to an invoice or payment, email stringstreasurer@gmail.com

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.

Tutorials:

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

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!

Ensemble rehearsals:            

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

2021 Strings Committee