Beginner Band

• No experience needed
• One band rehearsal each week
• One small group tutorial each week
• Learn an instrument
• Learn how to play together
• Performance opportunities

Rehearsals

Beginner Band - One rehearsal per week

Concert and Performing Band - Two rehearsals per week

Children learn to:

• Watch the conductor
• Play together
• Read Music
• Understanding music general knowledge

Tutorials

• For Beginner Band only where children learn to:

  • Set up instrument
  • Play the instrument
  • Read music

• Weekly, half-hour, small-group lessons at school with professional tutor

• May be before school, lunch time or after school

• Rehearsals are in instrument sections (e.g. flute / trumpet / lower brass / percussion)

Commitment (for all bands)

• Yearly commitment from both parents and children
• Attend rehearsals and tutorials
• Practice at home
• Pay band fees
• Have fun while learning something new

Aim:

Is for each student to progress through the bands, eventually joining the Performing Band

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Home Practice

• Parents should encourage regular practice:

  • 5–10 minutes per day is better than 45 minutes weekly

• Be involved, encourage your child!

• Improves confidence and ability

Performance Opportunities

Beginner Band

• Hawkesbury Eisteddfod
• Band Camp
• Band Soiree

Concert Band

• Greater West Band Festival
• Education Week/Band Bonanza
• Band Camp
• Band Soiree

Performing Band

• Highly Commended, NSW State Band Championships
• Hawkesbury Eisteddfod
• Education Week/Band Bonanza
• Band Camp
• Band Soiree