About Band Camp

An integral part of the TPS Band Program is the annual Band Camp. The camp is an opportunity for all bands to work together for an extended period of time in rehearsals and receive focussed tutorials for each instrument. The children progress considerably over the weekend and it is a real kickstart for Junior Band members.

Full attendance by all band members is expected. 

Band Camp is a P&C event, organised by the Band Committee, and fully run by parents. For it to succeed, you will be asked to volunteer for the Supervision Roster.  

Band Committee members will be present throughout the weekend and responsible for the operational details of the camp.  

Mr. Tim Rowland, the Band Director for the Band Program, and his team of enthusiastic and talented tutors will be responsible for all the musical elements including the tutorials, band rehearsals and a concert on Sunday.

Band Camp - Simple Schedule

Friday 7 March: 1.15pm – 5.30pm: On site at TPS - All Bands.  Sleep at Home (except Jazz Band)

Friday 7 March: 5:30pm - overnight: Jazz Band only

Saturday 8 March: 8.00am - Sunday 9 March: 3.00pm: CRU Galston - All Bands.  Saturday night: sleep at CRU Galston.  Concert: Sunday afternoon

Overnight Stay

If your child is not happy to stay overnight, prior notification must be given to the Band Camp Coordinator in writing via email. 

You can collect your child  from CRU Galston at the conclusion of the Saturday night activity: 8pm for Years 3 and 4 students, 8:30pm for Years 5 and 6. Due to child protection requirements and the well-being of all Camp participants, this will be the ONLY time children may be collected and taken home on Saturday evening. Children staying after this time must remain at the campsite all night. 

Children who have slept at home on Saturday night are welcome to join us at 8am, for breakfast, otherwise they must return by 8:30am Sunday morning. 

There is no discount for these students. 

Key Dates

January school holidays: Ensure your WWCC applications have been submitted.

Monday 10 February: Camp Information, Forms and Letters distributed. 

Monday 17 February: Final date for return of Camp Forms, Payment and Medical/Dietary Forms

Monday 24 February: Parent Information Session (Zoom)

Wednesday 5 March (or earlier): Notify OOSH and music tutors if your child attends on a Friday

Friday 7 March to Sunday 9 March: Band Camp!

Band Camp Information Night

This is a Zoom meeting that will cover all aspects of Band Camp, including your role as a parent volunteer. It is important you attend.

Date: Monday 24 February 

Time: 7pm

Zoom Meeting Details:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86805134726?pwd=PA8RfRAZaMV4VU10aoul0bBWShoPhN.1

Meeting ID: 868 0513 4726

Passcode: 050821

Meeting information will also be sent to you via the email address provided on the registration forms.