In addition to email communication, we encourage you to regularly check Newsflash for upcoming events and important Strings updates.

Registration for Music Camp has been sent out last week, please keep an eye out for this and register before Monday 28^th June.

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 to the music room at recess as there will always be a strings tutor that will be able to assist and tune the instrument.

Diary Dates

Attendance to the above events is compulsory and String students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program.

Music Camp – Register by Monday 28th June

Dear Music Parents and Carers,

We are excited to announce that the 2021 Music Camp will be going ahead on Saturday 28^th and Sunday 29^th August for all BAND and STRING members Year 4 and above.

This year the camp will be held at The Collaroy Centre, 22 Homestead Ave, Collaroy NSW 2097. Ph 9982 9800

The camp is a wonderful opportunity for the children to consolidate their musical skills and also rehearse for the end of year concert.

You have recently received an email from the music camp coordinator via the artarmonmusiccamp@gmail.com address. Please take a moment to review the notice emailed to you which covers off important information about the upcoming music camp.

ACTION REQUIRED - Registration and Payment

You need to register your child for the Music Camp using the TryBooking website. There are no paper forms and payment is by credit card or debit card only.

Your child must be registered by no later than Monday the 28^th of June, as we must notify final numbers to the venue at that time.

To register go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BSAQK. 

The cost for the 2021 Music Camp is $220 per student.

We are also looking for parent volunteers to help support the coordination of the weekend. If you are able to assist, please note your preference when registering your child via the trybooking platform.

The band students are very excited that the music camp can go ahead this year and we would like to thank our wonderful music teachers, conveners and parent volunteers in advance for the contribution you all make to enriching our children's lives.

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