ASPIRE Concert Band
Aspire Concert Band
Who is it for?
The ASPIRE Concert Band is a Diocesan ensemble for students in Years 5-12. It is suitable for students who can at least play at a 1st grade (AMEB) level as well students of more advance ability, 4th grade (AMEB) and above. The ensemble is not suitable for beginner students.
Instruments include: Flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, french horn, euphonium, tuba, mallet/auxiliary percussion and drum kit. The band is not suitable for string or piano players.
Students must know how to read traditional music notation.
The concert band will be playing a variety of repertoire including traditional concert band music, music from television and film, rock and pop music and music specifically composed for concert bands. There will be performances and events the concert band be part of.
When are rehearsals?
There will be 3 rehearsal per term (total of 11 hours per term):
2 regional rehearsals- (North, Lakes, Upper Hunter OR Manning)
1 whole day rehearsal at St Pius X High School Adamstown
Regional Rehearsal:
You will be able to attend rehearsals at your closest school- St Pius X High School Adamstown, St Paul’s Catholic College Booragul, St Catherine’s Catholic College Singleton and St Clare’s High School Taree.
These rehearsals will be after school hours, 4.00 pm - 6.30pm and will only involve the students from that area.
Whole Day Rehearsal:
Once per term, held at St Pius X High School Adamstown. All students are to attend this rehearsal.
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Monday 4-6.30pm |
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9/8 UPPER HUNTER: St Catherine’s Catholic College Singleton |
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21/8 CENTRAL: St Pius X High School Adamstown |
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30/8 UPPER HUNTER: St Catherine’s Catholic College Singleton |
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4/9 CENTRAL: St Pius X High School Adamstown |
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18/10 UPPER HUNTER: St Catherine’s Catholic College Singleton |
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30/10 CENTRAL: St Pius X High School Adamstown |
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13/11 CENTRAL: St Pius X High School Adamstown |
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22/11 UPPER HUNTER: St Catherine’s Catholic College Singleton |
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27/11 WHOLE DAY REHEARSAL and DIO CONCERT: St Pius X High School Adamstown 9.30-730pm Concert- 6pm
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How much does it cost? |
The is no change to be involved in the Concert Band. Students will receive a Aspire T-shirt. Sheet music will be provided.
REGISTRATION
ASPIRE CONCERT BAND REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
*You will have to use your student login details (the details you use for school) when submitting your entry. Other email addresses will not work.
Contact jessica.lopez@mn.catholic.edu.au for more information.