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Narara Valley High School is proud to be part of the School and Community Music Schools program. Click the logo to view their website fpr more information.

 
       
     
         
 

The NVHS Band would like to acknowledge the kind donation from FRRR to purchase music which has enabled the band to play new repertoire at the Yamaha Band Festival, Gosford Council Sister City Welcome Dinner and in the near future Play Music for Life Concert, Central Coast Eisteddfod, Springtime Flora Festival, Kids Day Out raising funds for our kids, Glenvale Special School Fete and several other events.

   

  ....................Narara Valley High School and Community Music Program receives national recognition for impact on community wellbeing and has been named one of 24 national finalists in the second annual Music in Communities Awards.......................Check out the Video and Photo Gallery page - Night of Nights Concert just added....................  

Last Update - 13th Nov, 2009

 

Background Music, "Sketches on a Kentucky Hymn" performed at the Willoughby Town Hall. Check out the live perfomance.

2009 Band Nationals photo courtesy of Shaun Murray photography

New Zealand Tour
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Latest News:
Narara Valley High School and Community Music Program receives national recognition for impact on community wellbeing and has been named one of 24 national finalists in the second annual Music in Communities Awards.

Its selection, from entries across Australia, brings it one step closer to a share of the $20,000 prize pool in the Awards, run by ‘Music. Play for Life’, the Music Council of Australia’s national music advocacy campaign.
Read the full Media Release by clicking here and see further details announcement of finalists by clicking here.
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School and Community Music is offering an exciting opportunity for students from beginners to advanced to further develop their skills and broaden their musical experience under the guidance of highly qualified and experienced professional musicians and teachers. The Summer School will be at Narara Valley High between the 13-15 Jan 2010. Find our more and download registration form by clicking here.


Anyone in Years 7-12 is welcome to join the band, even if you are a completed beginner not having touched an instrument before and unsure of what you would like to play. Come along and see what its all about. Contact the Band Co-ordinator for further details or read more about the various groups within the band on the Tuition & Costs page
 

About the NV's: The School Band is run by the school music department, a parent committee and assisted by  School and Community Music.

The band usually goes on tour once every two or three years. In 2006 they travelled to Japan where they played at the Edogawa Citizens Festival, Tokyo Disney Sea and various other events in Tokyo as guests of Edogawa City. In 2008 they traveled to Queensland to compete in the Band Nationals and they have just returned from a very successful trip to New Zealand. In addition to this they also play at various events in the local area.

Students of all levels are able go on Tour.  Any overseas excursions occur mainly in school holidays. Fund raising does take place to assist with costs.

The NV's are available to perform at events if it is practical to attend. Check out the band's video highlights by  clicking here to see what they can do at your event. If you would like the NV's to perform at an event you are organising, please contact the Band Co-ordinator by clicking here: .

The band is currently recruiting new players with or without previous experience Learn more.

For Band practise and lessons schedule, click here to go to Tuition page.

Coming Events    

21st Nov - Jazz in the Park. A celebration of School and Community Music - Kibble Park 12.00 to 3.30

8th Dec - Year 6 Orientation Night - NVHS concert band/jazz band.
                                                           - Flute Choir - Art Show - The Studio

13th - 15th Jan 2010  January Summer School

25th Feb 2010 - Central Coat Support Unit Orchestra

 

     
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