Week 2 & 3 – Term 2
Welcome back to all band students! It was a great start to the term with band rehearsals commencing on day one, thank to families for their commitment to all the rehearsals, it truly makes a difference to the outcomes of both groups.
Senior band have the wonderful opportunity to perform with the Hot Potato Band when they visit our school on Monday 12th May. On this day Senior band attend a workshop in the middle session of school and then perform a song with the HPB at the whole school concert that afternoon! This is a very exciting gig for our students! Senior band students will need to wear their band shirt on this day and please remember your instrument and music, Monday is usually our day off for band!
Parents of Senior band are invited to attend the Hot Potato Band performance to see their children perform, the concert will commence after recess at 1:45pm on Monday May 12th in the school hall.
I am still searching for a keyboard teacher to cover for term 2, I will contact families individually from this point on to support these lessons.
There are still places vacant for new band members - notes are available in the music room from Mrs Scott.
Week 2 – Term 2
Junior band 8:15am – 8:55am - Tuesday - NO THURSDAY - Mothers Day Breakfast.
Senior band 8:00am – 8:55am - Wednesday and Friday
Week 3 - Term 2
Senior band - MONDAY 12th May - Hot Potato Band Workshop - During school time
Junior band 8:15am – 8:55am - Tuesday and Thursday
Senior band 8:00am – 8:55am - Wednesday and Friday
Please send a black display folder with current band music to rehearsals each week.
- Please keep in close contact with your tutors regarding absences.
Lance Verdon- Clarinet, Saxophone and Percussion - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Bethanee Swilks- Keyboard - Absent for term 2
Isabella O'Brien - Flute and Bass guitar - Tuesday
Bryn Wilson-Kellaway - Trumpet and Trombone – Wednesday
Fees:
Fees will be collected through the school office for all band members. These have been added to your school bytes accounts, please let Mrs Scott know if there are any errors or if you can not view these fees.
Fees can be paid off termly @ $60 per term. Instrument hire fees are due term 1 to secure the instrument for your child. Instrument hire fee is non- refundable.
Band fee - $60 per student per term, Junior and Senior band.
Instrument Hire fee - $100 per year, due term 1
Reeds:
Reeds are available for purchase with cash only to Mrs Scott:
Clarinet - Rico - $3.50 (Beginner students)
Clarinet - Vandoren - $4.50 (Intermediate - advanced students)
Saxophone - $4.50
Bass Clarinet - $7.50
Students will be supplied with a reed when one is broken so they can continue to participate in rehearsals and lessons. A slip will be sent home with your child with the cost displayed and payment is expected within the same week.
Happy music making,
Kelsey Scott
Band coordinator
