Training Band
Intermediate Band
Senior Band
Big Band (Jazz Band)
*Number of bands subject to changes
All bands are funded and organised by volunteer parents. See below for more information about each band, as well as the rehearsal schedule.
The entry point to band is the Training Band which takes Epping West Public School students who are going into Year 3 or higher. No previous musical experience is expected.
Training Band students will familiarise themselves with their instruments and the basics of playing in a band. For Band Camp training band students will only attend the daytime sessions, returning home in the evenings.
Find out more in this overview of Training Band.
Conductor - The Training Band conductor is Ms Christine Pringle.
Rehearsals - Rehearsals are held twice a week in the Epping West Public School hall
Volunteer roles - All band parents are expected to volunteer for rehearsal duty and to participate in running band. For other volunteer opportunities see the band committee, speak to one of the other band volunteers or contact us.
Intermediate Band is the next step for students who have successfully completed the training band program.
Students must audition to be accepted into Intermediate Band.
Intermediate Band is an opportunity to perform more challenging pieces and explore what students can do with their instruments and as a band. Intermediate Band students and above will sleep over at Band Camp.
Conductor - The Intermediate Band conductor is Ms Christine Pringle.
Rehearsals - Rehearsals are held twice a week in the Epping West Public School hall
Volunteer roles - All band parents are expected to volunteer for rehearsal duty and to participate in running Band. For other volunteer opportunities see the band committee, speak to one of the other band volunteers or contact us.
Senior Band is our most advanced band and performs to a very high standard with many opportunities for public appearances.
Students must audition to be accepted into Senior Band.
Senior Band students are leaders in the band community, including helping with the information evening and providing the opportunity to try instruments for students who are interested in joining Training Band.
Conductor - The Senior Band conductor is Mike Everett.
Rehearsals - Rehearsals are held twice a week in the Epping West Public School hall
Volunteer roles - All band parents are expected to volunteer for rehearsal duty and to participate in running Band. For other volunteer opportunities see the band committee, speak to one of the other band volunteers or contact us.
Big Band is a special ensemble focusing on jazz music. Big Band students have additional opportunities to perform and to develop their musical skills through solos, specialist workshops and more challenging material.
Existing band students join Big Band via auditions. All Big Band students continue to participate in Senior Band in addition to Big Band.
Conductor - The Big Band conductor is Mr. Mike Everett.
Rehearsals - Rehearsals are held once a week in one of the rooms allocated at Epping West Public School
Volunteer roles - All band parents are expected to volunteer for rehearsal duty and to participate in running band. For other volunteer opportunities see the band committee, speak to one of the other band volunteers or contact us.
Senior Band: Tuesday & Friday 7.45 - 9.00am
Big Band: Tuesday 3.15 - 4.30pm
Intermediate Band: Wednesday 7.45 - 9.00am & Thursday 3.15 - 4.30pm
Training Band: Monday 3.15 - 4.30pm & Thursday 7.45 - 9.00am
*** For 2025, rehearsals are expected to resume in Week 2 of Term 1 - please ensure you are subscribed to your group's WhatsApp channel to receive updated information ***
Epping West Public Shool bands are based on a concert band, so there are no string instruments apart from electric bass guitar.
EWPS students interested in string instruments should consider the EWPS Strings Program. Unfortunately due rehearsal requirements, conflict in schedule for events and performances, and/or vacancies, students are not permitted to be in both the strings ensemble and band.
