2026 Band Fees

The fee for band tuition is $600 per year. Band fees are annual. If your child withdraws from the program before the end of the year, the full amount remains payable. If your child discontinues band midway through the year, the full year's fee is still payable.

Costs at a glance

Annual band fee

$600 per year for Junior Band, Intermediate Band, and Wind Ensemble.

Extension ensembles

$400 per year for Big Band.

Instrument hire

Optional school instrument hire is charged at $70 per term.

Private tuition

Paid directly to tutors. Typical 30-minute lessons are around $40 to $60.

Junior Band$600
Intermediate Band$600
Wind Ensemble$600
Big Band$400

What band fees cover

This money is used for many band expenses, including:

Conductors' fees
Sheet music
Accessories and musical equipment
Tutors' fees for workshop days and recruitment days
Performance fees for festivals

Please note that Band Camps and Workshops incur an additional fee.

A further fee of $70 per term is charged if you hire one of the band program's instruments.

Private tuition is a cost that is paid directly to your child's instrumental tutor. Standard tutor rates can be anywhere from $40 to $60 for a 30min lesson.

Sample Total Expected Fees

It's important to understand the total cost of your child's band membership, as the different costs can add up. Please see the table below, keeping in mind this is an example only and your fees may differ:

Annual Band Fee$600
Workshop Fee$100
Band Camp Fee$380
Instrument Hire (optional)$280
Private Tuition ($50 * ~35 weeks)$1750
Total$3080