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School band programs provide an opportunity for all students in Years 3 to 6 to experience the rich and rewarding world of making music as an ensemble.
Learning an instrument, and in particular - playing music with others in a band - has countless benefits for students' emotional, social and even academic development. The Music Guy's band program is an exciting chance for children to enjoy these benefits, and participate in a fun and rewarding musical experience.
If you're considering offering a concert band program at your school in the Blue Mountains or surrounds, get in touch with The Music Guy - Peter Earl.
Peter would be happy to discuss how a band program can work at your school based on its size, location and any other factors.
Want to know more about The Music Guy's concert band program? Continue reading below.
Learning an instrument, and in particular - playing music with others in a band - has countless benefits for students' emotional, social and even academic development. The Music Guy's band program is an exciting chance for children to enjoy these benefits, and participate in a fun and rewarding musical experience.
If you're considering offering a concert band program at your school in the Blue Mountains or surrounds, get in touch with The Music Guy - Peter Earl.
Peter would be happy to discuss how a band program can work at your school based on its size, location and any other factors.
Want to know more about The Music Guy's concert band program? Continue reading below.
Benefits of being in a band
Learning an instrument as part of a school band has incredible benefits for students.
Through practice, tuition, rehearsals and performances, band members build a more robust sense of self-belief and camaraderie with their peers, the positive effect of which flows on throughout the school.
- Learning music improves concentration and memory.
- Music provides an avenue for creativity and self-expression.
- Children can meet new friends in different year levels.
- Children learn self-discipline, organisation and how to cooperate with others.
- Working towards a common goal as a team, improving self-esteem and confidence.
Through practice, tuition, rehearsals and performances, band members build a more robust sense of self-belief and camaraderie with their peers, the positive effect of which flows on throughout the school.
Program structure
All students involved in the band program will undertake one instrumental lesson (either privately or through on-site tutorials) and one whole band rehearsal on a weekly basis (9 weeks per term).
Tutorials (30-minute duration) will rotate every term to minimise disruption to the classroom curriculum. The amount of time taken out of class – a 30-minute tutoring session once per week for 10 weeks – is the equivalent of one day out of school for a sporting event.
Tutorials (30-minute duration) will rotate every term to minimise disruption to the classroom curriculum. The amount of time taken out of class – a 30-minute tutoring session once per week for 10 weeks – is the equivalent of one day out of school for a sporting event.
Costs and fees
The Music Guy's band program is funded by parents and is a relatively cost-effective way for children to be involved in formal music education, compared with private music tuition, with the added value of playing in a fun group environment.
Tutorial fees are minimised by arranging tutors to teach multiple students on one day, and standard instrument costs are kept low by offering the option to hire. Parents can also use the NSW Creative Kids voucher to assist with costs.
Additional rehearsal fees cover the cost of the conductor, administrative costs and extra costs involved in having the conductor and/or tutors attend performances.
There is an initial cost to the school for resourcing instruments and necessary equipment, and students usually opt to hire instruments from the school.
Tutorial fees are minimised by arranging tutors to teach multiple students on one day, and standard instrument costs are kept low by offering the option to hire. Parents can also use the NSW Creative Kids voucher to assist with costs.
Additional rehearsal fees cover the cost of the conductor, administrative costs and extra costs involved in having the conductor and/or tutors attend performances.
There is an initial cost to the school for resourcing instruments and necessary equipment, and students usually opt to hire instruments from the school.
Let's talk music!
Young people love playing music together and will be happier and healthier for doing so. A school that is alive with the sound of music is a happy and productive school in which students are challenged to realise and achieve their full potential.
If you'd like to discuss starting band program at your school, please get in touch.
If you'd like to discuss starting band program at your school, please get in touch.