Music does wonderful things for growing brains. Learning an instrument strengthens the connections between the left and right sides of the brain, building memory, concentration, coordination and confidence that flow into everything else kids learn. Making music together also teaches kids to listen, to wait their turn, and to be part of something bigger than themselves. Mostly, though, it's just joyful.

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Strings: Middle Harbour offers a strings program with a weekly group rehearsal and performances throughout the year.

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Band: MHPS has two bands. The Training Band starts in Year 3. Your child can try a variety of instruments, with a simple breath test and hearing check to find the one that suits them best. No experience needed. Not from your child, and not from you either. From there, they graduate into the Senior Band.

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Both bands rehearse twice a week, one morning and one lunchtime, and perform regularly, both at school and out in the community. There's nothing like it for building the confidence to play in public.