SGPS P&C

Band

Sub-Committee

Chair
Briony Geekie

Secretary
Elizabeth Tye

Treasurer
Anjali Joshi

Band Conductors
Heather Skinner and Hayden Dalton

Teacher Liaison & Coordinator
Cathie Barclay

Instrument Coordinator
Louise McLeod

General Committee Members
Staff - Cathie Barclay, Louise McLeod

Tracy Yap, Dr Helen Crowther, Jaimy McGilvray, Ben Miesch

Practice Times

Performance Band
Monday & Thursday Mornings 7.30am - 8.45am

Training Band
Wednesday Mornings 7.30am - 8.45am

Concert Band
Tuesday Mornings 7.30am - 8.45am

 [subject to change - please check School App]

Documents

Band Program Handbook

 Expression of Interest Form

 

Email

sgpsband@gmail.com

sgpsbandcoordinator@gmail.com


BENEFITS OF BEING IN A BAND

  • Fantastic experience for the children

  • Learn to play an instrument

  • Encourages teamwork and commitment

  • Strong and lasting friendships can be made here

  • Children can raise their self-esteem and 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.