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Parents - School bands
Since
1992, Oatley Public has had a popular and thriving band program for the
students of Years 3 to 6. There
are three bands providing musical enrichment to those talented in music:
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Training |
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Intermediate |
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Concert |
Benefits
Joining the band provides students with:
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Opportunities to learn an instrument;
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Aan ability to develop teamwork skills; |
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The opportunity to improve reading and mathematical skills; |
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A positive social environment to develop friendships; and |
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Pride in representing the school. |
How
At
the end of Year 2, students are invited to audition for the school band program
and enter the training band. This audition is to assist in choice of
instruments and no student is excluded from the program. For the first year,
students have individual tuition and combined band rehearsals allowing students
to develop both individually on their instrument and as a team-member with the
training band. Either the school or parent provides the instrument.
At
the end of Year 3, students progress to the Intermediate band — the less
expensive instruments can be purchased from the school by the parent.
Individual tuition continues, and as the students progress in Years 4, 5 and 6
they move to the Senior Band.
Where
The
bands rehearse at school in the hall on Tuesdays and Fridays. Individual
tuition occurs separately — it is organised by the tutor and parent,
including payment. Some group lessons also occur at school.
In
Term 2 each year, a band weekend (or camp, as it is known) is held at the
school for extra tuition and to encourage students.
Concerts
at school and festivals occur throughout the year for the three bands.
Cost
Tuition
can vary depending on the experience of the tutor from $10 per half-hour for a
high school student to $30 per half-hour for an experienced teacher/musician.
This is the parents' choice. All students in the band must have a tutor and
have weekly lessons.
Instrument
can be hired from the school per semester. Students in training band also need to purchase tutor books
and CD when they join.
Committee
The
Band committee is made up of staff and parents and is responsible for
administration of the band program and the employment of a professional
bandmaster. All members are voluntary.
For
further information, please ask the School Office for relevant contact details.
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