Combined Practices At regular and scheduled intervals during the year a number of band classes from up to 6 separate schools are brought together to rehearse at a central venue. IMP staff consider that combined practices are a vital aspect of the music education process that provides performance opportunities and expands the already broad range of experiences that we offer. Combined practices are not optional for schools.
You need to bring - instruments, all music, stands, percussion - snare, bass and cymbal as well as auxiliary too! Make sure all equipment has your school's name on it please.
Times - your school has been advised of their session - morning or afternoon
Morning - 9.45-11.15 (no recess break)
Afternoon - 12.30-2.00 (no lunch break)
Here are the school groupings for 2023.
Year 5 bands
- Term 2 = Week 6 - pairs or threes - same type - woodwind or brass groupings
- Term 3 = Week 9 - multiple schools - concert band groupings - workshops for changeover instruments
- Term 4 = Week 3 - pairs of schools - concert band groupings
Year 6 bands, HS bands and ukulele groups participate in Combined Practices.
- Term 2 = Week 4 - pairs or threes
- Term 3 = Week 5 & 6 - multiple schools
- Term 4 = Week 6 - multiple schools if required due to concert arrangements