Tutorials
Students in EWPS bands are required to have a lesson with a private instrument tutor once per week during school term.
The payment of tutors is a private arrangement, in addition to band fees. **This private arrangement is strictly between the tutor and parent. The band committee is not involved in this agreement**. The cost per lesson varies according to the tutor’s level of experience and is payable directly to the tutor.
The Band Committee provides a list of tutors at the beginning of each year, many of whom give lessons at the school (out of school hours). The list is a goodwill gesture to make parents aware of the tutoring services on offer. Tutors on the list are in regular communication with Band Coordinators about the expectations of conductors and the bands’ musical program.
Parents may make arrangements with any tutor including those not on the list. If tutors are engaged that are not on the list parents will be responsible to ensure that there is a channel of communication between the tutor and the Band Coordinator.