Junior Band - 1st year instrumentalists

2026 Junior Band Fees

Band Fees

Annual Registration Fee : $69

Band Program Term Payment: $175 per term

INCLUSIONS

∗ Weekly band rehearsal on Wednesdays at 8.00am

∗ Band satchel

∗ Band folder

∗ Essential Elements Book 1

∗ Sheet Music

∗ Pencil

∗ Band t-shirt

∗ all performances

Rehearsal Schedule

Band Rehearsal: Wednesday 8-9am

Private Lesson: Weekly time set with your tutor

Private lessons can be with your own choice of Tutor or with a MusicLinks Tutor. MusicLinks lessons can take place on-site at SIPS, in local studios or in your home depending on availability. 2026 MusicLinks lesson fees are:

MusicLinks Private lessons Term Payment:

* $495 per term (half hour lessons)

MusicLinks Pair lessons Term Payment:

* $370 per student per term (available if there are 2 students on same instrument)

*please note- MusicLinks lessons onsite at SIPS are in high demand so please get in early as they will be offered on a first in basis. Priority is given to Junior Band students.

*please note term private lesson fees are based on a standard 10 week term where we have 9 lessons plus a make up lesson week. Shorter and/or longer terms are charged pro-rata

BAND CAMP:  (camp fees advised in Term 2, 2026)

• A combination of band rehearsals, sectionals and outdoor activities culminating in a “Show All” concert at the end of Day 2.
• Non-residential for Year 3 students.

Senior Band- 2nd, 3rd & 4th year instrumentalists

2026 Senior Band Fees

Band Fees 

Annual Registration Fee: $25

Band Program Term Payment: $190 per term

INCLUSIONS

∗ Weekly band rehearsal

∗ all performances

∗ Band folder

∗ Sheet Music

∗ Pencil

Rehearsal Schedule

Band Rehearsal:Tuesdays 3 - 4pm

Private lessons can be with your own choice of Tutor or with a MusicLinks Tutor. MusicLinks lessons can take place on-site at SIPS, in local studios or in your home depending on availability. 2026 MusicLinks lesson fees are:

MusicLinks Private lessons Term Payment:

* $495 per term (half hour lessons)

MusicLinks Pair lessons Term Payment:

* $370 per term (available if there are 2 students on same instrument)

*please note- MusicLinks lessons onsite at SIPS are in high demand so please get in early as they will be offered on a first in basis. Priority is given to Junior Band students.

*please note term private lesson fees are based on a standard 10 week term where we have 9 lessons plus a make up lesson week. Shorter and/or longer terms are charged pro-rata

BAND CAMP:  (camp fees advised in Term 2, 2026)

• A combination of band rehearsals, sectionals and outdoor activities culminating in a “Show All” concert at the end of Day 2.
• residential for Years 4, 5 & 6 students.

Advanced Creative Ensemble (ACE) Optional for 3rd & 4th year instrumentalists  (ACE musicians are also in Senior Band)

2026 ACE Fees

ACE Rehearsal Fee: $150 per term

INCLUSIONS

* Weekly Senior Band rehearsal

* Weekly ACE session

* Band folder

* Sheet Music

* Pencil

* Afternoon tea

* all performances

Rehearsal Schedule
Senior Band:  Tuesdays 3 - 4pm

ACE:  Tuesdays 4-4.30pm

Private lessons can be with your own choice of Tutor or with a MusicLinks Tutor. MusicLinks lessons can take place on-site at SIPS, in local studios or in your home depending on availability. 2026 MusicLinks lesson fees are:

MusicLinks Private lessons Term Payment:

* $495 per term (half hour lessons)

MusicLinks Pair lessons Term Payment:

* $370 per term (available if there are 2 students on same instrument)

*please note- MusicLinks lessons onsite at SIPS are in high demand so please get in early as they will be offered on a first in basis. Priority is given to Junior Band students.

*please note term private lesson fees are based on a standard 10 week term where we have 9 lessons plus a make up lesson week. Shorter and/or longer terms are charged pro-rata

BAND CAMP:  (camp fees advised in Term 2, 2026)

• A combination of band rehearsals, sectionals and outdoor activities culminating in a “Show All” concert at the end of Day 2.
• residential for Years 4, 5 & 6 students.

Instrument Hire

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Instrument purchase

Cost is dependant on the instrument and whether new or pre-owned.

The following is general advice in respect of purchasing an instrument: 

• Shop around – prices vary substantially. 

• Ensure you are purchasing a trusted/failsafe brand. Cheaper brands often result in constant repair costs, are difficult to play and worst of all – are out of tune! Also, the more well-known brands, specifically Yamaha and Jupiter and Pearl, have much better re-sale value. 

Percussion Mallet pack (percussionists only)

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Flute

The flute is the highest member of the woodwind family. The initial stages of learning the flute can be quite challenging compared to other instruments however once this hurdle is achieved it is a very enjoyable instrument. Flautists often play the melody line in concert bands.

Tenor Saxophone

The tenor saxophone is a larger and lower instrument than the alto saxophone and requires a larger hand stretch.

Clarinet

The clarinet is a woodwind instrument. The clarinet is much needed in a concert band and most bands have many more clarinets than other instruments. It is relatively easy to get started on and enjoys some great melodic parts.

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar is quite an easy instrument to learn and provides a great support to the bass line of the ensemble.

Alto Saxophone

The alto saxophone is a relatively easy instrument to progress quickly on.It is played in both concert bands and jazz bands. It is also a woodwind instrument.

Trumpet

The trumpet is the highest instrument in the brass family. It provides a wonderfully strong and vibrant melody line in many concert band ensembles.



Euphonium/Baritone

The Baritone is essentially just a more compact version of the Euphonium, which sounds a little closer to a trombone.
The Euphonium is for most students, the easiest brass instrument to play. It’s sound is deep, rich and warm.

French Horn

The French horn, a brass instrument with a flared bell and coiled tubing, produces a warm, majestic sound, and it's a wonderful choice for your child's musical journey, offering a unique and rewarding playing experience in orchestras and ensembles.

Trombone

Trombone is a wonderful instrument to learn. It provides a strong bass line for the band and is lots of fun.

Tuba

Tuba is the lowest member of the brass family and is a very important part of the concert band. It is lots of fun to play and relatively easy despite its size.

Percussion

Percussionist learn to play many instruments including;
Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Timpani, Cymbals, Auxiliary Percussion (Triangle, Tambourine etc) and Drum Kit. Good Percussionist also learn Mallet Percussion (Xylophone, Glockenspiel etc)