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. The band is open to any students who will be in Years 3 – 6 in 2025. Whilst most new enrolments are current Year 2 students looking to join Training Band in 2025, it is possible for students in older years to join as well.

The Term 1 start date is usually between weeks 5 and 7, or sometimes start of Term 2, to be confirmed by Key Music Australia. We delay the official start 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 as well as attend weekly rehearsals (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

After completing one year in the Training Band, students will move up to the Performance 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 enrol in Training Band?

To ENROL:

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 the Music Committee first)

4. Read the responsibilities

5. Complete the Band Registration form on the Key Music website

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, or sometimes the start of Term 2, to give children a chance to have private lessons before the band comes together as a group. Dates TBC by Key Music Australia.

Welcome to Band

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