North Sydney Demonstration School
Welcome! 2018 is off to a great start!
Band Program
North Sydney Demonstration School has a thriving band program, consisting of a Junior, Intermediate and a Senior Band.
The junior band is for beginner students who are in their first year of playing their instrument.
The intermediate band is for students who have played their instrument for at least one year.
The senior band is for more advanced students who have played their instrument for at least two years.
All students attend private lessons with a specialised tutor during the week.
Band membership is now open to all children in years 3-6. We are looking for more lower brass students to join our junior band. Complete an enrolment form to secure your place today!
2018 Band Membership is a monthly cost, which includes all scheduled lessons, rehearsals, performances, + many more benefits! Monthly band membership is $185/month. There will be 11 equal monthly payments from Feb 1- Dec 1.
When are the rehearsals and lessons?
- Junior band rehearsal – 7:45am Friday morning, School Hall.
- Intermediate band rehearsal – 7:45am Wednesday morning, School Hall.
- Senior band rehearsal – 7:45am Thursday morning, School Hall
- Private lessons for all instruments are held after school from 3pm-6pm, Monday – Friday
Latest News
Congratulations to all performers on their first evening performance of 2018! Our evening soiree was a great success and it was fantastic to see all members of the Senior and Intermediate Band combine into ‘Band Camp Super Band’ after a fantastic Band Camp!
A special congratulations to all the Junior Band Members who performed in their very first evening concert! Well done and remember by the end of the year you will be up there with the Super Band!
Thank you to all parents, carers and family members who came along to watch our ensembles perform.
Save the Date!
- Education Week Open Rehearsals (Week 3)
Senior Band (Thursday morning), Intermediate Band (Wednesday morning), Junior Band (Friday morning) - NSW Band Festival Please note parents are required to drop off and pick up children for this event.
- Crows Nest Festival Sunday 21st October Senior and Intermediate Bands Only
(Term 4, Week 2)
What music are we learning?
Junior Band
- Tradition of Excellence Pages 14-20
- Huckleberry Hedgehog
Intermediate Band
- Keep a look out for new music to be handed out this term.
Senior Band
- The Senior Band have been working hard on some challenging and complex music. New music to be handed out this term.