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Welcome to the WHSS Music Program
Music Support Group
Role of the MSGSub-committee of the P&Cassist the music teachers in the maintenance
and enhancement of the music program Purchase, maintenance and loan of
instrumentsPerformance uniformsCoordination of leviesOrganisation of the mid-, and end of year
Music NightsSupport at other competitions and school
functions (Harmonies, ANZAC Day etc)
The Paperwork!Process from here:Teachers will assess and assign instruments
to your childWe will send you (via the teachers):
Instrument loan agreementLevy Calculation FormBeginner book pack information
Completed later
Loan PeriodStrings
Viola and violin – 1 yearCello – 2 years Double bass – duration of the program
Band:Duration of program for Double Bass, French
Horn, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Euphonium, Tuba and Glockenspiel
Other instruments - 1 year
LeviesEach beginning student in the instrumental music program contributes:$40 music levy (once per year)
Sheet music, competition fees, rehearsal pianists, performance uniforms
$80 instrument hire levy Instrument purchase, maintenance and general repairs
Levy payment form
• www.flexischools.com.au
• Direct Deposit
Include your
CHILD’s NAME!!!!!
Damage to instrumentsInstruments are not covered for accidental
damageIn the event of damage to loan instruments:
Report immediately to your instrumental teacher for assessment
Instrumental teachers and the MSG will coordinate the repairs at your cost.
Large instrumentsMSG has a few trolleys available for larger
instrumentsOfficeworks - $30
Other costsTuition books and instrument accessoriesBlue music folder – Uniform Shop $8Camps (non-residential) – from $40Strings – new larger instruments as your
child growsMusic stand – for home practice and campsPerformance Uniform – Uniform Shop
Book Pack informationMSG has arranged for book packs to be
available through Masson Musicwww.schoolmusicneeds.comItems are sold as a pack to ensure students
have everything they need on Day 1.
Points to rememberInstruments will not be issued until
Loan form is signed and returnedLevies have been paid.
These will be due within a couple of weeks of the instruments being allocated (this term)
That way – instrument distribution can occur early in Term 1.
Include your CHILD’s name with payment!!
Many hands make light workPlease consider how you can support the
Music Program and the MSGCommittee positions – looking for a second
person to coordinate the Levies. Performances need people for:
Set up, transport, ushering, instrument tuning, backstage, front of house, uniforms, packing up, photography and much more!!
MSG Contacts
Dale Russell – PresidentDee Stevens – TreasurerMorgan Williams – Levies
Josie Price – [email protected]
Welcome to the WHSS Music Program
Music Support Group
