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School BandThe Balgowlah Heights Public School Band is a dynamic and vibrant program dedicated to getting children involved in Music. Children involved with the Band learn to read music, play an instrument and learn how to belong to a group working towards a common goal. It is a teamwork experience. At Balgowlah Heights Public School we have three Bands, a Junior Band for our novice players, a Senior Band or developing Band and a Concert Band, made up of the children who have become the most accomplished. In 2007, we have 60 children in the Junior Band, 34 children in the Senior Band and 44 children in the Concert Band. Each band has its own conductor and rehearses twice a week. Each child also attends a private music lesson on their instrument, as well as practicing regularly at home. Children involved in the program benefit greatly by developing musically, learning good listening skills, experiencing teamwork, self discipline and a growth in self confidence. Band is also a lot of fun! The bands perform regularly during the year. They play at Recognition Assemblies, End of Term Performances for families, Band Competitions, at Manly Corso during Education Week and at St James Kindergarten. It makes for a busy and exciting year! There is an annual Band Camp over two days, usually held in May, where the students receive intense tutoring on their instruments, work hard and have the fun of a Camp experience. Students from Years 4-6 stay overnight, whilst the younger members attend the day sessions. Joining the BandAny child from Year 3 onwards, can join the Band program. Towards the end of each year, a Band Information Night is held at school, where the program is explained in detail. Following this the new Band members are given an "Ear and Blow Test". This "test" is designed to check which instrument your child would best be suited to play. Professional musicians help to encourage students to choose instruments that they will be successful with. The children are then advised as to which instrument best suits them, from their preferred choices by the end of Term 4, allowing the new Junior Band to start the following February. The Band Committee is run by volunteer parents and therefore all parents are encouraged and welcomed to become involved. Every parent helps out approximately once a term at rehearsals for their child's band. For the latest news from the Band Committee and about current activities, please refer to the School Newsletter. For further information, please call Sharon Froome (9948 9034) or Cassie Kearns (9948 0287). Tel: (02) 9948-2225 (02) 9948-4435 Fax: (02) 9949-7241 Carnivals & Excursions Hotline: (02) 9990-1882 email: balgowlaht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Our Principal is Mr Craig Davis |