Work Experience with the Police Band

 

 

    

 

In 2007, a successful Work Experience week was undertaken by the Band, and after positive feedback from Students and Teachers it was decided to continue with this program.

 

Applications are sought by instrumental music students from Years 10-12 interested in joining the Band of the South Australia Police Band for work experience in 2009.

 

Work experience will be held at Thebarton Police Barracks, Band Room, located at the corner of Port Road and Gaol Road Thebarton, with days starting at 8am.

 

This will be a dynamic week including;

  • Observation of SAPOL Band ensembles

  • Three days rehearsal, leading up to a public performance with the Band

  • Small group sectionals with mentorship by Band members on the same instrument.

  • Information sessions run by Band management team on all aspects of Band operations

  • The week is designed to give students an idea of what the standards are to be a professional musician.

The rehearsal week will culminate with a joint public performance to be held at the Grainger Studios (Hindley Street) where the students can perform in a concert situation with the SAPOL Band.  This performance admissible by Gold Coin donation (to cover some costs) for all attendees.

 

We ask school staff that place students for work experience, to register suitable musically talented students to join the Band for one week.

 

Dates:   Monday 29th June – Friday 3rd July;
Instruments:     

Standard Concert Band instrumentation

(Brass, Woodwind, Percussion)
Combined Concert Performance:  Thursday 2rd July, Grainger Studios Hindley Street 7pm
Auditions: Auditions will be held only if applications on particular instruments exceed Band format
Application Closing Date:      TBC
Notification of Acceptance:      TBC
Send applications to:

SC1C Paul Simpson-Smith

Band of the SA Police

GPO Box 1539

ADELAIDE   SA   5001

 

or

 

Fax to (08) 8207 4109

 

At the end of the weeks activity, students will be receive a CD recording of the combined performance at Grainger Studios (Home of the ASO), as well as access to photographs taken during rehearsals and performance.

 

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For enquiries please contact

Senior Constable First Class Paul Simpson-Smith

Phone: (08) 8207 4166

Email: paul.simpson-smith@police.sa.gov.au

 

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