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

The case for MORE performances

The more performances your child has, the better and faster they improve....

Benefits of playing an instrument

18 (very) good reasons why your child should study music and the benefits they'll get...

Why Music Isn’t Just for “Smart” Kids

Some of those students will quit playing their instruments after a year or two - often because music conflicts with the child's need to place more emphasis on schooling - that school academics comes first.
This belief is dead wrong. In fact, music participation can benefit a struggling kid even MORE than his “average” or “smart” kid counterpart.