Music News
Band Information Night - Wednesday 19 November at RPS school hall
The RPS Band would like to invite all Roselea students currently in years 2-5 who are interested in joining the school band in 2026 to come along to our Band Information Night, from 6.30pm - 8.00pm. You and your child will have the opportunity to listen to each instrument in the band, try out the instruments, and to meet some of our tutors and our Band Director, Ms Jacinta.
WATCH: How playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JKCYZ8hng
There are many benefits of learning a musical instrument:
Increased memory skills, coordination skills, math skills, reading and comprehension skills, responsibility, culture and history, musical creativity, self expression, emotional development, auditory attention, academic achievement, discipline, creative thinking, teamwork, risk-taking, confidence, management skills, performance skills
List of main instruments played in our band program:
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Bass clarinet
- Alto saxophone
- Tenor saxophone
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- French horn
- Oboe
- Euphonium
- Electric bass guitar
Percussion (including glockenspiel)
Hornsby North Music Festival - Sunday 2 November
ALL bands are to perform at the festival. Full band uniform required (including black socks and shoes).
Please add this date and the times to your calendar and let us know ASAP if your child is unable to attend.
Term 4 band fee
Term 4 invoices will be sent out by Week 3.
Major band events for the rest of 2025
Be sure to add this to your calendar of major band events for the rest of 2025:
- Friday evening 5 December: End of year concert at RPS
Roselea Band Committee