Dear Band & Orchestra Parents,

We hope you and your families are continuing to stay safe.

It has been great to see a high level of participation from Band & Orchestra students in online rehearsals and music tutorials. Thank you to all the students and parents for their participation and cooperation.

If you have a question regarding online music tutorials, please contact your tutor directly.  

For any general enquiries, please email your Band Coordinator or alternatively email band@artarmonpandc.org.au

Music Camp & Term 3 Band Event update

Unfortunately, due to the extended COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney, confirming the following events have been cancelled:

• Ryde Eisteddfod
• Music Camp
• Track down studios recording session
• Concourse concert

Confirming 2021 Music Camp refunds have now been processed.

Please join the music committee in thanking Nadia for all the time and effort she has put into organising the music camp refunds.  We really appreciate all the time and effort that has been dedicated to this.

Sydney Eisteddfod Update:

Congratulations to all students who participated in the Sydney Eisteddfod during Term 2. We recently received great news regarding the results:

Senior Band – First Place

Orchestra – First Place

Concert band – Second place

Jazz Band – Third Place

Junior Band didn’t receive an award but were playing one level higher than their age group. A great achievement.

Well done everyone and a big thank you to our tutors and Band Director, Mr Walmsley!

Band & Orchestra Online (Zoom) Rehearsal Times:

Confirming all band & orchestra rehearsals will continue online (via Zoom) until further notice. Updated zoom links were sent out on Sunday (5^th Sept) and will remain valid until the end of Term 3.  

Any future transition back to in-person rehearsals will be in accordance with APS (Artarmon Public School) and the Department of Education COVID-19 guidelines.

Please find following online (Zoom) timetable for all Band and Orchestra ensemble groups:

• Training Band: Fridays 8am to 8:40am
• Junior Concert Band: Tuesdays 4pm to 4:40pm and Thursdays 8am to 8:40am
• Concert Band: Mondays 8am to 8:40am and Wednesdays 4pm to 4:40pm
• Senior Concert Band: Tuesdays 8am to 8:40am and Fridays 4pm to 4:40pm
• Orchestra: Wednesdays from 8am to 8:40am
• Jazz Band: Thursdays from 3pm to 3:40pm

Zoom links for rehearsals were emailed to all Band & Orchestra parents on the 18^th of July. Please check your email and junk mail folder if you have not received. Alternatively email band@artarmonpandc.org.au

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

New Music:

During Term 3, Band and Orchestra students will be learning some new and interesting music pieces.

Emails have been sent to Band and Orchestra parents with links to the new music. If you have not received, please check your email/junk mail.

Tutorials:

Confirming we have moved to online individual/group tutorials for Band students.

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

Band Committee 2021

A big thank you to all these parents who have volunteered to help with the running of band this year. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

We still need to fill the following volunteer roles to assist with the running of Band in 2021/2022:

• Band Convenor 2022 (Co-convenor 2021) – WANTED
• Band Secretary 2021

Serena and Kali finish their volunteer Convenor/Assistant Convenor roles at the end of Term 4 (2021).  

We need a new Band Convenor and Band Co-Convenor for 2022 and would ideally like someone to start in the Convenor/Co-convenor role(s) before the end of Term 3 (2021). This will allow time for handover/training and involvement in end of year Band activities.

If you are interested in helping with the Band Convenor role, email  band@artarmonpandc.org.au.

Many of the band committee roles & responsibilities are very flexible, can be performed from home with a laptop/computer and internet connection and fitted in around other work and/or family commitments.  

By volunteering you will be making a valuable contribution to the APS Community and the Band & Orchestra Program. Your child(ren) will love to see you get involved and it’s a great way to help with the local school community and to support the running of the APS Music program!

If you are interested in getting involved in the music program as a parent volunteer or would like more information about volunteer roles available email band@artarmonpandc.org.au

THANK YOU!