THE BATON
The Newsletter of the Congleton Youth Orchestra
JUNE 2011
TERM DATES 2011 / 2012
Sept. 3rd 10th 17th 24th Oct: 1st 8th 15th 22nd Half Term
Nov: 5th 12th 19th 26th Dec: 3rd 10th 17th
2012:
Jan 7th 14th 21st 28th Feb: 4th 11th half term 25th
Mar: 3rd 10th 17th 24th 31st Apr: Easter 21st * 28th
May: 5th 12th 19th 26th June: 2nd half term 16th 23rd 30th
July: 7th End of Term – Congleton Carnival takes place on 14th July 2012.
Concert dates in Bold and Underlined. Full details at end of Newsletter.
REHEARSAL ROOMS & NELSON ROOM NOT AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY 21st APRIL 2012 *
All Rehearsals will take place in the Church on that date only.
Saturday 16th July – Summer Concert - Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton.
No rehearsals for any group in the morning. There is a change to the usual arrangements for rehearsals for this one concert only. Senior orchestra rehearsals will not start until 4pm - until approx. 6pm and so you will need to bring something to eat between the end of rehearsals and the start of the concert. You will also need to bring your concert dress with you to change into. The Intermediate Wind Group will rehearse from 09.00am until 10.00am as usual. . Intermediate String group will rehearse at 3pm. All should return at 7pm for a 7.30pm concert.
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Saturday 9th July 2011 - Training Groups Presentation
This will take place in the Church Hall at 12.30pm. It is a very informal event for the parents and family or friends of the Music Together Training Groups to show what they have learned since they began. The tutors will give more details on who is taking part and what they will be doing.
It is also the time when parents let us know if their child wishes to return to continue their membership of the orchestra when we resume in September after the summer holidays Any queries about the scheme going forward should be discussed with Diane Walton, our Recruitment Officer. (E/mail address diane.walto@o2.co.uk. ) Phone number on reverse of this newsletter.
Saturday 16th July
The end of another very busy and productive year. We have put on some wonderful concerts and our reputation grows each year. Well done to everyone !
Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you all again in September
Eddie, Judith, Wanda, Helen and all our volunteer tutors
INSTRUMENT LOAN SCHEME:
Anyone wishing to borrow any of our instruments 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. However, in view of the popularity of the scheme, availability can change from week to week and so it is becoming difficult to maintain a precise list of instruments. Please contact Helen to find out the current position.
Anyone who has a CYO string instrument will have received a letter from Wanda regarding servicing of the instrument, as per the agreement letter. Please make sure you hand in the instrument to Wanda after the concert on 16th July.
USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS:
Eddie Garrard Musical Director 01782.823733 or
(mobile 07789.777008)
Judith Hearson Wind Tutor 01477 500443
Wanda Johnson String Tutor 01260.275935
Helen Chappel Secretary 01260.27884
Julie Pieczarka.......... .Child Protection Officer 01260.273676
Diane Walton Recruitment Officer 01260 272383
CONCERT / DIARY DATES
2011:
Saturday 5th November 12.30pm A.G.M.
Saturday 19th November 7.30pm Autumn Concert – Trinity Methodist Church
Saturday 10th December Christmas Concert with a local Primary School at a Venue Still to be Decided. To be confirmed later when arrangements have been concluded.
2012:
Saturday 31st March 7.30pm Rotary Concert – Venue to be decided
Saturday 7th July 7.30pm Summer Concert - Trinity Methodist Church
Saturday 14th July 2012 is Congleton Carnival and so there will be no rehearsals on that date.
PLEASE HAND IN ALL MUSIC AT THE END OF TERM ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE LEAVING US THIS YEAR.
