"The earlier a child comes to grips with music, the more the brain growth will be influenced. It sets them up for life."
Dr. Richard Letts
The Music Council of Australia
Teaching Services Australia facilitates the band program at MFPS. Pupils from Year 3 to Year 6 can enrol in the program to participate in lessons on their nominated band instrument, and to attend a weekly Band Rehearsal.
Murray Farm Public School's band program consists of three bands: Training Band, Concert Band & Performance Band. Rehearsals are held before school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (respectively).
Group lessons (of approximately five students) are open to new beginners, who also make up the Training Band. After the initial members progress to Concert Band, and at this point that they then attend private instrumental tuition (mostly off-site). Further progression to the Performance Band takes place after a successful audition.
The MFPS Band Program has a well-established history. Students have the choice of the following instruments on which to start their musical careers: baritone horn, clarinet, euphonium, flute, percussion, saxophone, trombone and trumpet, French horn, and Bass Guitar,
With a team of specialist TSA teachers as well as two Band Conductors and three rehearsal assistants, the MFPS Band Program is a busy, positive and productive learning environment. Throughout the year, the Band members will have the opportunity to perform at a variety of school events such as the Cracker Carnival, Open Day and Chamber Music Evenings, but will also participate in a number of local public competitions such as the Ryde Eisteddfod.
The MFPS Band Program is a proud part of the school's culture and looks forward to continued growth and musical development.
For further information and enrolment details please contact TSA by visiting their website: https://teachingservices.com.au/
or by calling 02 9651 7333 ext 2
or by emailing info@teachingservices.com.au
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