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Welcome to the Seaforth Public School Band webpage. You will find all of the information that you need throughout the year on this website, including timetables, important dates for performances and events, instrument demonstrations and more...
We are so glad that you have decided to become involved in the band program at Seaforth School. There is a long history of music making at the school and we see it as a vital and valuable part of any childs education.
Message from our Conductor
Message from our Conductor
"Students and parents I invite you to explore the many wonderful possibilities and adventures that come from learning an instrument. Better yet, learning an instrument and making beautiful music with friends. The Seaforth Bands is a dynamic program offering plenty of opportunity to exercise creativity, individual development, teamwork and achievement. Our hope is that through learning an instrument your child will develop a lifelong passion for music that will bring them long lasting joy."
Maddy Shearer
Since graduating from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Music, Maddy Shearer has become a highly regarded musician and music educator across Australia and the UK. She has held diverse roles in both primary and high schools within the private and public sectors, working as an instrumental teacher, ensemble conductor, music director, classroom teacher, and regional leader.
In addition to her teaching career, Maddy maintains an active performance portfolio, specialising in brass and bass across various music genres.
After earning a Master of Music Education (First Class) from the Royal College of Music, London, in 2023, Maddy returned to Sydney, where she now works full time as a music educator across multiple schools.
Why Learn an instrument?
Extensive research has shown that playing music helps your child’s brain development more than almost any other activity. For children in particular, the skills they acquire from learning music contribute directly to development in language, literacy, numeracy, creativity, fine motor co-ordination, concentration, self-confidence, social skills, teamwork and self-discipline. Band provides a perfect opportunity to develop these skills in a fun and creative environment.
This informative TED video explains how the brain is affected by learning music: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins
In addition to the joy that learning music brings, being proficient on a musical instrument opens up a range of opportunities for your child, including: scholarships and part scholarships at independent schools; community bands; graded music exams; music competitions and festivals. Music flourishes at our local high schools which all offer extensive band programs.
The Forest High School has a long standing reputation for excellence in music with its Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Stage Bands.
Both Balgowlah Boys and Mackellar Girls offer highly competitive “Talented Music Programs” by audition only for Year 7 entry, with Mackellar’s band program offering Performance Band, Concert Band, Big Band, Stage Band, Jazz Improvisation Groups, Rock Band and Orchestra.
Further Manly Selective Campus’ Band Program sees over a quarter of the students involved in the myriad of bands across their wind stream, jazz stream and string stream including Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Swing Band, Stage Band, Big Band, Jazz Orchestra, String Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra.
With so many future opportunities awaiting - now is the time to jump onboard for band!
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