WELCOME TO WHPS BAND

Children who study music from an early age can do better at a range of subjects such as maths, science, arts and language. They also learn that there are rewards from hard work, practice, and discipline.

OUR TAKE ON MUSIC

Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.Plato

All bands:
Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to rehearsal to help set up and be ready to start on time. After practice allow 5 extra minutes to help pack away stands and chairs.
Training Band:
Mondays 8.00am-9.00am (arrive 7.50am) and Wednesdays Wednesday 3.30pm-4.30pm (arrive immediately after the 3.15pm school bell)
Intermediate Band:
Tuesdays 8.15am-9.15pm (arrive 8.05am) and Thursdays 3.15pm-4.15pm (arrive immediately after the 3.15pm school bell)
Senior Band:
Tuesdays 7.30am-8.15pm (arrive 7.20am) and Thursdays 4.15pm-5.15pm
Jazz Band:
Thursdays 8.00am-9.00am (arrive 7.50am)

On our site

Who quits band - students or parents?

Kids who want to participate” cannot be determined, most times, in one year. Most students WANT to start studying an instrument, and then their interest wanes for many reasons — least of which is “they weren’t meant to play an instrument".

A thanks to parents

This is a great letter on the value you, as a parent, plays in the role of your child learning an instrument and playing music within a band. Definitely worth a read!