THE BATON
The Newsletter of the Congleton Youth Orchestra
June 2010
TERM DATES– 2010:
June: 12th 19th 26th
July: 3rd 10th (senior orchestra ONLY) 17th Concert
NEXT TERM DATES – 2010 / 2011
Sept: 4th 11th 18th 25th Oct: 2nd 9th 16th 23rd Half Term
Nov: 6th 13th 20th 27th Dec: 4th 11th 18th
2011:
Jan: 8th 15th 22nd 29th Feb: 5th 12th 19th Half Term
Mar: 5th 12th 19th 26th Apr: 2nd 9th 16th Easter Break
May: 7th 14th 21st 28th Half Term June: 11th 18th 25th
July: 2nd 9th 16th
Items in Bold and underscored are Concert dates. (April 9th being the Rotary Concert)
Intermediate Wind Group:
Thank you to those of you who gave up your Saturday afternoon recently to take part in Judith’s Charity Concert at Rood Lane Methodist Church to help raise funds for the CyberKnife, which is a special piece of equipment used in the treatment of cancer. The concert raised over £200 for the Charity. Well done everyone !
Training Groups Presentation:
This will take place on Saturday 3rd July at 12.30pm and will be a short presentation for parents of the musicians involved. Tea and biscuits will be provided. This will be the last session for these groups. Diane Walton, our Recruitment Officer, will then advise parents what will happen at the start of the September term. If the musicians do not wish to continue playing, then the instrument should be handed back to the Secretary.
Saturday 10th July
Because this is just one week before our end of year Concert, Eddie has decided that there will be a rehearsal for the Senior Orchestra ONLY . Other groups will not be rehearsing.
Resignation of Assistant Wind Tutor:
It is with regret that we recently received Anna Chappel’s resignation as Assistant Wind Tutor after being with the CYO since it was formed some 16 years ago. She will be moving out of the immediate area shortly and is unable to continue with her commitments. She hopes to maintain contact with CYO, helping out at Concerts from time to time. We wish her all the very best.
Fundraising Lunch at Smallwood Village Hall:
Judith Hearson’s parents and helpers have very kindly offered to hold one of their fundraising lunches in aid of the CYO on 12th September. Judith will soon be asking some Senior Members if they can spare some time to “wait on” at the tables. Please help if you can, as this event raised over £1,000 towards CYO funds last time it was held.
LOAN INSTRUMENT AVAILABILITY: (Last Updated 6th February 2010)
The following are still available for loan:-
6 x Full Violins 0 x ½ Size Violin 0x x3/4 Violins 2 x Viola
0 x ¾ Viola 1 x Trumpets 0 x Cello (half size) 2 x Cellos (3/4 size)
1 x Trombone 1 x Euphonium 1 x Clarinet 0 x Flutes
1 x French Horn
Anyone wishing to borrow any of the above items should contact Helen. This is a free loan service to all members of the orchestra (subject to availability). All you have to pay for is the annual servicing to cover wear and tear.
Currently Out on Loan: (For Information and Future Availability)
4 x Violins 1 x Viola 1 x ¾ Viola 1 x Cor Anglais
4 x Cello (half size) 2 x ¼ Cello 4 x Trumpets 1 x Piccolo
1 x Double Bass 1 x Cello (full size) 1 x ¾ Size Violin 7 x Clarinets
9 x Flutes 1 x Bass Clarinet 1 x Bassoon 1 x Glockenspiel
1 x Xylophone 2 x Trombones 3 x ½ Violins
USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS:
Eddie Garrard - Musical Director 01782.823733 or
(mobile 07789.777008)
Judith Hearson - Wind Tutor 01477 500443
Wanda Johnson- String Tutor 01260.275935Helen Chappel - Secretary 01260.278843
Julie Pieczarka - Child Protection Officer 01260.273676
CONCERT / DIARY DATES
2010:
Saturday 17th July 7.30pm Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton
Saturday 20th November 7.30pm Autumn Concert – Trinity Methodist Church
Saturday 11th December 7.00pm St. John’s Church, Buglawton (to be confirmed)
2011:
Saturday 9th April 7.30pm Rotary Concert – Trinity Methodist Church
Saturday 16th July 7.30pm Trinity Methodist Church
