Many parents ask 'which instrument' will my child learn to play. The answer is we need to assess each child's physical make up (arm length, lips, teeth, hands, general robustness etc) as each instrument makes specific demands of its player, sometimes in surprising ways (eg. A flute takes more puff than a tuba - to blow not to carry!) It is also apparent that certain personalities are best suited to particular instruments. In a successful match an instrument becomes an extension of the player and does not cause mental stress. Rather it should be a continuing stimulation of what is natural to each child's brain.
In order to advise you and your child correctly, an assessment of your child's physical suitability has/will be made. Your own assessment of your child's mental readiness is also vital - all information you can offer about your child is useful in this process. If you feel there is additional information about your child that our conductors need to consider, please add it to the end of this form.
Please be prepared to accept the recommendation made by our Training Band conductor Shauna Tyson who has assessed each child in the recent weeks.
Instruments offered at Wheeler Heights Public School include: (Woodwind): Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone; (Brass): Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, French Horn, and (Percussion): Drums, Keyboard and Bass Guitar.
