The BNPS Band Program provides children with the opportunity to develop musically and gives an outlet for their creativity.  Band rehearsals, the excitement of performances and the pleasure of working as a team all contribute to a rich learning experience.

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Band is an extra-curricular activity, employing professional conductors and a band manager who work with the school executive  to ensure the smooth running of the program.
 

We'd like to invite your child to be part of our successful team.  Being part of large team like a band is an enjoyable, social experience, benefiting children in many ways. There is also compelling evidence for how playing an instrument benefits brain development.  You may wish to view this short video which explains the long-term positive effects on the brain. 

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Learn about the BNPS Band Program - Parent Information Session About Band - Wednesday 5 November 6pm - 7pm in the Hall

Hear our Junior Band students play some songs and see the instrument demonstrations so you can learn all about the instruments.  Ask questions.  Bring your future band member with you too.  Let us know you are coming to the evening - https://forms.gle/PJnH95i55WQ3FF296

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Instrument Suitability Assessment - Monday 10 November 7.30am in the Hall. 

Tell us your instrument preferences and register now to try the instruments: https://forms.gle/7deieEiegkT95Dgq5

 

After the information session, if your child is keen to join the band, your child will attend the Instrument Suitability Assessment where they will try out the instruments and professional tutors will assess their suitability for each instrument and  determine the instrument on which your child will likely have the most success. Experienced tutors along with our Director of Bands will assess each child on many factors eg stature, mouth shape, teeth, hands, ear physicality, information from parents and the child’s preferences, to advise the instrument your child will be best suited for. Sometimes the instrument your child wants to learn isn’t the right fit for them. ​This is a thorough process but can have a huge impact on the child's enjoyment of their instrument and being part of the the band. 

 

After the assessments you will receive notification about the instrument your child will likely have the most success on.  We can then have a discussion about the instrument suitability, joining band etc.  We want to make sure the learning of the instrument and their participation in band is a positive experience from the outset. The more information you can give us about your child on the sign up form will increase the likelihood that the right instrument choice will be made for them. 

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Information About The Instruments

Find out about the instruments in the band from the musicians who provide excellent demonstrations of instruments in the band. 
See a demonstration of instruments and performance from our Year 4, 5 and 6 band 2023.  - BNPS Band Program.  
And access the footage here for an up close look at the instruments - US Navy Band.  

 

If you have questions about instruments please contact us on bnpsband@hotmail.com.   

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If you have questions or need clarification on any points, please contact the Band Manager, Caroline Fechner on 0403 579 130 or via bnpsband@hotmail.com

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