Parents, I know you’re a talented bunch out there, so bring that talent, a little bit of extra time, a good amount of humour, add water, and volunteer for the strings program. There are currently two positions on the committee that need filling. At other times of the year I’ll be making a call for hands on deck to help out with some of the events that you’ll see listed below in the calendar.

Email strings@artarmonpandc.org.au if you are interested.

Strings Orchestra Coordinator

The Strings program needs an orchestra coordinator to work with the band counterpart Hongxia Deng. You will be responsible for setting up the supervision roster for strings and coordinating any eisteddfod excursions or performances that the group attends.

Strings Treasurer

The Treasurer issues invoices for ensemble fees at the beginning of the year and throughout the year as students join. The busiest time is in Term 1 when invoices go out and payments need to be reconciled to individual students. At other times, processing bank payments will be required. On average, less than one hour per week after initial invoicing. The Treasurer is responsible for an Income/Expenses report. Only minimal accounting knowledge is required. You’ll need some basic Excel skills and will be using the accounting software Xero. Please note, full training is provided by the previous Strings Treasurer.

Senior Strings auditions – Festival of Instrumental Music performance

Auditions April 2^nd

You should have received an email from your Senior Strings coordinator regarding the auditions for the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Opera House in August.

Please contact Ada Pan if you have not received it.

For your calendar:

Friday 12th April, before school: Annual Easter Breakfast concert – orchestra to play

Thu May 9^th: Mothers’ Day concert, before school – all string ensembles

Sat 1st June (1pm - 5.30pm) and Sun 2nd June (9am - 3pm): Music Intensive weekend

        Concert Strings, Senior Strings, and Orchestra

Mon June 17th: Orchestra and Senior Strings at Sydney Eisteddfod

Sept 1-7: Hawaii Tour

October 26-27: Music Camp, Yr 4-6, overnight

Ensemble rehearsals:

        Training Strings:               Tuesdays lunchtime, starts in Term 2

        Junior Strings:                  7:45-8:45am Tuesdays, middle level S block

        Concert Strings:               7:45-8:45 Thursdays, middle level S block

        Senior Strings:                 3-4pm Tuesdays, music room

        Orchestra:                       8-8:50am Wednesdays, music room

Committee Positions

Training Strings Coordinator – Ellen Hird

Junior Strings Coordinator – Rose Wen

Concert Strings Coordinator – Karen P’ng

Senior Strings Coordinator – Ada Pan

Orchestra Coordinator – Open

Instruments Coordinator – Joanne Wang

Assistant Instrument Coordinator – Open

Secretary – Arzoo Patel

Strings Treasurer – Open

Emma Nicholas, Strings Convenor – strings@artarmonpandc.org.au