2016 WESTERN BAND CAMP Information for Staff, Parents and Students The Western Band Camp is on again! The 2016 Camp will be held at Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre from Sunday 14 February Friday 19 February 2016. The camp is – open to all public school students from years 5-12 and caters for musicians of all levels from beginner to advanced. During the week students will participate in a range of programs including concert band, advanced band and instrumental group tutorials. The camp aims to give students a valuable educational and musical experience. It will give students the opportunity to enhance their skills by working with professional musicians, tutors and conductors, while exposing them to a variety of music and styles. Students who attend camp will be eligible for selection for 2016 State Wind Band and Beyond the Divide band tours. Bass guitarists are welcome to attend, however, there are no positions available for vocalists, electric or acoustic guitarists. Separate camps are available for these students. Piano students are welcome to attend, with the understanding that they will be placed with the percussion section. A single drum kit is provided for drummers and they will be expected to rotate turns on the equipment with percussion instruments. It is expected that all students who will be accepted. A confirmation email will be sent to parents/caregivers so please ensure that an up-to-date email is provided. Please return the following information to the Camp Coordinator: Student Information Form and Cheque/Money Order $400 or deposit of $50 made payable to Dubbo College South Campus. For direct deposit details, refer to page 4. Consent forms signed by parent/carer, student and Principal. Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Medical and Consent Forms. Please send cheques/money orders, Student Information Form and Consent Forms to: Di Reichelt Arts Coordination Officer Dubbo Schools Office 2/37 Carrington Ave Dubbo 2830
2016 WESTERN BAND CAMP Information for Staff, Parents and Students The Western Band Camp is on again! The 2016 Camp will be held at Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre from Sunday 14 February – Friday 19 February 2016. The camp is open to all public school students from years 5-12 and caters for musicians of all levels from beginner to advanced. During the week students will participate in a range of programs including concert band, advanced band and instrumental group tutorials. The camp aims to give students a valuable educational and musical experience. It will give students the opportunity to enhance their skills by working with professional musicians, tutors and conductors, while exposing them to a variety of music and styles. Students who attend camp will be eligible for selection for 2016 State Wind Band and Beyond the Divide band tours. Bass guitarists are welcome to attend, however, there are no positions available for vocalists, electric or acoustic guitarists. Separate camps are available for these students. Piano students are welcome to attend, with the understanding that they will be placed with the percussion section. A single drum kit is provided for drummers and they will be expected to rotate turns on the equipment with percussion instruments. It is expected that all students who will be accepted. A confirmation email will be sent to parents/caregivers so please ensure that an up-to-date email is provided. Please return the following information to the Camp Coordinator: Student Information Form and Cheque/Money Order $400 or deposit of $50 made payable to Dubbo College South Campus. For direct deposit details, refer to page 4. Consent forms signed by parent/carer, student and Principal. Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Medical and Consent Forms. Please send cheques/money orders, Student Information Form and Consent Forms to: Di Reichelt Arts Coordination Officer Dubbo Schools Office 2/37 Carrington Ave Dubbo 2830
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