Band update week 10 T2 & Week 1 T3
Band will run as normal week 10 of term 2, however there will be no band rehearsals in week 1 of term 3 due to myself and Lance attending State Music Camp. Best of luck to all the students attending this camp as well, we can't wait to see your growth form the experience.
Junior Band families - Our first public performance will be this Thursday 3rd July, Week 10, at the Celebration assembly. Our wonderful choir and mallet group will also perform. We are hoping the weather is kind to us on Thursday and will update families through the Audiri app if there are any changes.
Band Camp!! I am in the final stages of planning band camp for 2025. The hope is for towards the end of term 3 to help us consolidate our repertoire for bandfest in early term 4. Watch this space as firm dates are coming very soon! - update: I am still awaiting a reply from the venue for the final details. Information will be sent as soon as available.
Week 10 - Term 2
Junior band 8:15am – 8:55am - Tuesday and Thursday
Senior band 8:00am – 8:55am - Wednesday and Friday
Week 1 - Term 3
NO BAND - All rehearsals will return week 2 Term 3.
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 and Keyboard - 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