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Workshops & School Concerts

We elevate band programs

Students are provided with an opportunity to see what an expressive performance looks like in real life. We present incursions for schools, community music ensembles, conservatories, & universities.

 

We do it all

Injecting life into performances, we unleash the expressive being that lives inside of everyone. We provide a collaborative workshop focusing on performance techniqueimprovisation & arrangement masterclasses, and schools concerts.

 

Who we look for

We work with band directors & principals who want to enrich their greater school community and boost their music program.

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"It's more than music, it's an experience!"

Hot Potato Band has played at some of Australia's most loved music festivals and stages. Every school concert is approached with the same level of excellence, always.

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How it works

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Submit a workshop/concert request

Tell us what you would like to do and our education team will provide you a detailed schedule and quote.

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You present the quote for approval

We provide detailed information and timings for each session so that you can take it to your executive team with confidence.

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We deliver a professional workshop/concert

Boom. A world class workshop/concert comes to your school. Sheet music and custom arrangements are provided for all workshop bookings.

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You get access to our exclusive community

For band directors ONLY. Repertoire sharing, case studies, networking opportunities, & weekly topic threads. 

 

What We Do

Need a service that's not on the list? Get in touch.
Chances are we do that too.

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FAQ

1/ How much does it cost?

With each package, we take into account the location, time, content, & how many sessions. Get in touch with your request to receive your quote.

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4/ Can anyone join the online community?

No. It is exclusively for band directors and heads of music that we've had the pleasure of working with. Your fellow music staff are also invited.

2/ How long is the workshop?

1-2hrs for the collab. performance workshop. The improvisation & arranging masterclasses are 2hrs long.

5/ How much does it cost per student?

We quote a fee. You can then recoup costs in the manner most suitable to your context. As a guide, you can expect to budget for around $10 / student depending on the information provided in FAQ #1.

3/ How long is the concert?

60mins in length. We can split this up into 2x30mins with a quick changeover. This is most common in primary schools when performing in smaller spaces.

6/ Do you work around school bell times?

Absolutely. We've scheduled for this so that your usual school day doesn't get disrupted.

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The HPB Drum Pack

We’ve done the thinking for you and collaborated with Optimum Percussion to create a roaming drum pack. This pack has been customised by our drummers and tested at over 1000+ gigs. The practical, light-weight, and cost effective design of the pack allows easy access to schools wanting to add this exact setup into band programs. When purchased alongside a workshop, we'll have the pack delivered ahead of time. Included with the purchase will be a small group tutorial on setup and care protocol by the HPB drummers. The pack includes:

SNARE DRUM SET UP:

  • DXP 14x5.5" Marching Snare Drum
    w/ J Style Harness

  • Custom Hi-Hat and Splash Cymbal w/ Mounts

  • Reskinned with Remo Coated Ambassador

  • Drum Sticks + Tightening & Tuning Tools

BASS DRUM SET UP:

  • DXP 20" Marching Bass Drum
    w/ J Style Harness

  • Temple Block + Mount

  • Bass Drum Mallets

For all workshop and school concert enquiries, please fill the form below with as much detail as possible and we'll get back to you promptly.

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