Joining the Band Committee

At the end of 2025, we will be saying goodbye to some very key people within the Committee. The Band Program at Roselea Public School is run by the Roselea Public School Band Subcommittee (which comes under the Roselea PS Parents and Citizens Association). The office bearers (Convenor, Secretary and Treasurer) of the Subcommittee are elected at the P&C Annual General Meeting. The Subcommittee is involved in organising the appointment of the Band Director and tutors, finances, music, instruments, band camp and performances.

The key roles on the Subcommittee are:

Convenor (Vacant)

Runs Subcommittee meetings and provides overall coordination
Acts as general liaison between the School, Band Director, and the public
Authorises band expenditure
Provides guidance to committee members
Attends band functions, represents the band, and makes decisions on its behalf

Secretary (Vacant)

Prepares all written information for band members
Takes and distributes meeting minutes to the Subcommittee
Tracks activities related to various events
Provides updates to school communications
Organises information packages for new band members at year-end
Coordinates parent roster for necessary band events

Treasurer (Vacant)

Manages band finances, including:
- Invoicing and receipting for band fees, instrument hire, and band camp
- Payment of band-related expenses (e.g. band director fees, instrument servicing)
Maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records
Prepares annual budget
Must be a Vice President (VP) of the P&C due to financial responsibilities

Music Officer (Vacant)

Purchases required sheet music
Organises and distributes music to bands
Makes copies in accordance with Copyright Act restrictions

Instrument Coordinator (Vacant)

Records and manages the distribution and collection of school-owned instruments
Purchases new/used instruments as approved by the Subcommittee
Organises cleaning and repair of hire instruments at year-end

Fundraising Coordinator (Vacant)

Organises any fundraising efforts on behalf of the Band Subcommittee

Band Camp/Tutors Coordinator (Vacant)

Coordinates all aspects of the annual band camp weekend
- Liaises with the school
- Organises tutors
- Oversees volunteers
Liaises with Tutors for other events throughout the year like Band Info Night
Coordinates with on-site tutors and the school at the start of the year about lessons and rooming

In addition, a number of other parents are required to volunteer their time to assist in organising events such as the band camp.

If you have any questions about the available committee positions, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.

We’re especially excited to welcome new parents to next year’s Subcommittee. Your involvement is vital to keeping the band running smoothly and making every performance a success. Let’s build a full, vibrant committee together!

Term 3 band fees are overdue now

It would be appreciated if they can be cleared or let the band committee know via email if facing difficulties.

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:

Sunday 2 November: Hornsby North Music Festival
Friday evening 5 December: End of year concert at RPS

Roselea Band Committee

roseleaband@gmail.com

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