Sub-Committee Profile - Band
The Band Committee: Wendy Griffiths, Paula O'Dowd, Alison Rylance, Cathie Barclay, Lyn Lambert, Jenny McNaughton, Sue Lack,
Wendy Heinrich
Our Conductors: Mark Strykowski (aka Mr S)
The Bands : The school currently has 2 Bands - Training and Performance.
Benefits of Being in A Band
- Fantastic experience for the children
- Learn to play an instrument
- Encourages teamwork & commitment
- Strong & lasting friendships can be made here
- Children can raise their self esteem & achieve personal goals
- Band Camps!
- Performances in school and outside of school
OUR SUCCESSES
- Yamaha Eisteddfod
- McDonald Performing Art Festival
- Dural Eisteddfod
Who Can Join
Any child who is in Year 3 or over can join. Some instruments are available to hire through the band. No previous experience is necessary or expected, however private tuition is a necessity once accepted into the band programme.
Practice Times
Performance Band Monday and Thursday Mornings 7.30am - 8.45am
Training Band Tuesday Mornings 7.30am - 8.45am
OOPS ! - ERROR regarding 20th anniversary
Planning for the 20th Anniversary Band Celebration took an unexpected turn as we discovered that the first band was formed during 1991!! Isn't it amazing how 18.5 years feels like 20 years!! It has been decided to continue planning for the 20th Anniversary but hold it in 2011 when it is actually due.