‘Don’t Run With Scissors’ is Ararat College’s school competition band.
The band has been running for many years and has a range of instruments and members. In June and July the senior band from ‘Don’t Run With Scissors’ will be attending Rockfest in Templestowe.
Rockfest is a competition including school bands, solo artists and many different groups.
I asked a couple of the band members about their position in the band.
Vocal Section – Caitlin
–How long have you been in the band? 1 Year
-How long have you been singing? 2-3 Years
-Favourite song to perform? “Stand By Me”
Guitar Section – Jake
–How long have you been in the band? 1 Year
-How long have you been playing? 3 Years
-Favourite song to perform? “Big Jet Plane”
Keys Section – Claire
–How long have you been in the band? 3 Years
-How long have you been playing? 4 Years
-Favourite song to perform? “Stand By Me”
Brass Section – Lachie
-How long have you been in the band? 4 years
-How long have you been playing? 6 years
-Favourite song to perform? “Little Talks”
The band has practices at lunch on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Currently ‘Don’t Run With Scissors’ are practicing their 3 songs for Rockfest: “Rhiannon”, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and “Blame It On The Boogie”.
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Aria enjoys writing her own stories, going to music concerts and playing her own instruments.