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Band ProgramNeutral Bay Public School has an excellent 3 Band Program. There is a Junior, Senior and a Concert Band. Each Band is conducted by a professional bandmaster who rehearses the band twice a week. The Band Program is coordinated by parents whose children are involved in the band program. There is an overall Band Coordinator and then a Coordinator for each of the 3 bands.
Students receive individual tutoring on their chosen instrument through the well known Bay Music program, which has been established in the lower north shore of Sydney for the last 25 years. The children involved in the program progress quickly with consistent effort and application. The weekly band practices, the excitement of competitions and the pleasure of performing as a team in front of peers and others all contribute to a rich learning experience.
Every year each band performs in the Yamaha Music Festival and the McDonald's Challenge with outstanding results. Neutral Bay Public School has a long tradition of excellence in band music. In November, enthusiastic Year 2 students and students in other grades interested in joining the band program, are invited to attend an ear test and blow test audition. This process helps to match instruments to children. Certain instruments suit certain features in children eg lip shape, hand size and physical strength to hold the instrument and to carry it from place to place. Band Duty Rosters for Term Three, 2008Band camp notesBand documents available to download
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The annual 'Band Camp' is often the highlight of the year for the children
as well as an invaluable tutorial weekend.