Take note: Training Band 2026 instrument trials and information night

On Thursday of Week 4, instrument trials took pace for year two students and other prospective 2026 Training Band members. Students had the opportunity to do a “blow test” into several instruments of the band, including the trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet and saxophone, as well as trial a snare drum!

In Week 6 (Tuesday November 18), the 2026 Training Band information night will be held. This will be a fantastic showcase of this year’s Training Band and the amazing progress they have made this year, and an opportunity for potential students and families of the 2026 Training Band to ask lots of questions about what it looks like to be in band and why they should sign up for next year!

The Training Band is open to all students who will be going into years 3 to 6 next year. The 2026 Band Handbook will be sent out in week 6 to all year 2-5 classes, with a form to sign up for those who are interested. Please email northbridgepsband@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Miss Gillman would like to thank Mrs Read for taking the time to help with the instrument trials and also shout out the efforts of the Year 6 Band members and the special Year 5 helpers who made sure that the instrument trials run smoothly and that lots of students got to experience just how fun playing band instrument is.

On Tuesday evening in Week 6, the Training Band 2026 information night took place. This was a fantastic opportunity for our 2025 Training Band to showcase what prospective Training Band members can look forward to in their first year of instrument learning and ask current band members questions about what it’s like to be in band. Band enrolments for 2026 are open for all students going into year 3-6 next year. The form can be found here: https://forms.gle/r1Zk8VG5dujjCnow9