15 Jul 2015
What an outstanding day we had on Wednesday with the school bands participating in Rockdale at the Engadine Bandfest. Congratulations to all members of our brilliant training and performing bands who represented Stanwell Park by performing so well, looking magnificent too!
Both bands were a credit to our school, their parents and the students in the way they conducted themselves on the day. Their behaviour was excellent and their musical talents shone. They looked very professional in their band uniforms and certainly enjoyed the experience of performing in public. It was fantastic to hear them play so well, a real credit to themselves and Mrs Holloway – well done Band Members!
The Performing Band performed brilliantly, entertaining the audience with a polished band performance. We are very proud of the achievements of the Performing Band. The individual band members played brilliantly to produce an excellent performance which was received well by the judge (Mrs Williams) who awarded the Performance Band a GOLD award. An outstanding effort, certainly well-deserved.
The Training Band also performed brilliantly and impressed all in the audience with their talent. It is extremely difficult to believe that these students have only been learning their instruments for a little more than a term. Each member of the band clearly enjoyed their performance and this exceptional effort was rewarded with the band being awarded a SILVER award from the judge for their performance – well done!
Many thanks to the large number of parents who travelled to support the students on the day. Every year the audience stands out in that the majority of parents attending come from our school. This certainly shows the value, interest and support that our parents show for the band program, and, of course, their children.