THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF INTENDING MEMBERS

• The Band is a Concert Band of Woodwind, Brass and Percussion instruments.

• Membership of the Band is open to any resident of the Macarthur District, provided a written application on the appropriate form is approved by the Band Committee, and an annual subscription fee of $15 (Single) or $25 (Family) is paid.

• Tuition fees are $40 per year (or $10 per school term) payable at the commencement of each term.

• Band Instruments - a security deposit of $100 per instrument will be charged - refundable after inspection and the instrument is found to be in good condition.

• Band instruments on hire attract an annual fee of $25.

• Members using their own instruments do so on the understanding that maintenance and repairs will be the responsibility of the owner.

• Uniforms, where possible, will be provided by the Band when a member reaches a set stage of proficiency. This will be decided by the Band Master/Drum Major

• The structure of the Band comprises the following groups:
  
  Level 1 Training Band
  Level 2 Training Band
  Level 3 Training Band
  Training/Junior Band
  Senior Concert Band
  Marching Band

  The Marching Band and Flag Squad are formed by drawing players from all groups (see the Marching Band Member Info Sheet for details).

  All other groups such as the Bavarian, Swing, Dixie & Ensembles, draw their members from the Senior Concert Band.

• An intending member with previous training and experience may be assessed by audition and placed into what is considered an appropriate level.

• Members do not gain automatic promotion into the next higher level at the end of the year. It is only granted to those members who, through regular attendance to practices and improvement in playing ability, have demonstrated their readiness for promotion.

• Regular attendance at “practices” and “playouts” is essential if the Band is to maintain a steady rate of improvement.

• Since the Band participates in many Civic functions, activities and contests, a high standard of behavior and appearance is expected at all times. For members to attend, the full uniform (Summer, Winter, Evening or March) MUST be worn at these “playouts”.

• The Band is supported financially by the Band Auxiliary which is made up of wives, husbands, parents etc of members. Several times a year the Auxiliary runs raffles and holds street stalls. Your support with these fundraising activities will assist the Band greatly.

• Occasionally social activities are organised by the Band and the Auxiliary and play a part in bringing the Band’s families closer together.

• Family members are encouraged to join the Auxiliary which meets on the first Friday evening of the month at 8pm at the Band Centre, Wickfield Circuit, Ambarvale.