Training Band

Getting started

The Training Band is aimed at students in Years 3 & 4 with no musical experience and is an ideal introduction to learning a musical instrument.

Rehearsals are once a week on Wednesday morning 8-9am in the school hall. The Term 1 start date is usually between weeks 5 and 7 to be confirmed by Key Music Australia to wait for new students to have a few lessons before coming together as a group. The Training Band is predominantly for Year 3 students, however it is open to students from Years 3 to 6 who have no or minimal prior music experience. Children are required to have weekly instrumental lessons with an experienced instrumental tutor (see Music Lessons). 

Our bands are made up of a variety of instruments, generally limited to: 

• Woodwinds -  Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone

• Brass - Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn

• Percussion  - Drum Kit and auxiliary percussion – triangles, cymbals, etc.

• Bass Guitar, Keyboard

You can purchase your own or hire from us. Click here to find out more.

 The Training Band is managed on behalf of the BPS P&C by Key Music Australia

Click here to download the parent information handout for Training Band 

Can we choose our child’s instrument?

Yes, however we need to ensure the band has a balance of instruments. The Conductor will also assess whether a particular instrument is suitable for your child based on a variety of factors including:

• The student's preferences

• Student's size and strength (a trombone requires relatively long arms, some small students can find alto saxophones too heavy etc.)

• Overall balance of the Band to ensure there are enough instruments in the various sections

How do I register for Band?

To register:

1. Decide which instruments your child is interested in

2. Understand the Fees involved and the Music Lesson requirement

3. Decide on hiring or purchasing an instrument (please don't purchase without consulting with our Conductor first)

4. Read the responsibilities

5. Complete the registration form

Once registered:

1. Key Music Australia will contact you to confirm your child's instrument preference.

2. If you have requested private/group lessons through Key Music, they will be in contact with you to confirm your lesson time, otherwise you will need to organise lessons yourself.

3. Training Band rehearsals start approximately halfway through Term 1 to give children a chance to have some private lessons before the band first meets.

Welcome to Band

Hear from some of our 2020 students and what they like about band and their instruments!