Page last Updated February 2010
We have a great time on Saturday mornings.
During the morning drinks and biscuits are on sale, when Eddie stops waving his baton at us !
Eddie, Judith and Wanda are nice to work with and they teach us a lot, but we have a laugh with them as well.
There is a really friendly atmosphere which is nice.
We are waiting to meet new members
Why don't you join !
You will be glad that you did !
CODE OF CONDUCT
The orchestra exists for the enjoyment of members in making music together. For the benefit of all, the Musical Director has the right to expect good levels of behaviour which encourage good musicianship.
Treat other musicians as you would like to be treated yourself !
Any member under the age of 16 years is not allowed out of the rehearsal rooms during breaks unless accompanied by an adult or has written permission from a parent/guardian.
THIS IS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY !
The musicians have their own Representatives who sit on the Executive Committee and put forward the views of the musicians.
The current representative is:-
(Vacant - Election in Sept)
See Who's Who at the CYO
REWARD SCHEME !
Introduce a new member to the orchestra and claim your Reward, provided that new member stays for at least one full term.
But they will stay because they will enjoy themselves (honestly) !
GERMANY TOUR
Everyone is back safe and sound after another very successful tour.
Click Below to see Selection of Photographs submitted by Members
Black Forest Tour Pictures
Checking out the Pre-Publicity for the German Tour 2009
Play List for Next Concert - 27th March 2010 Dance of the Tumblers Rimsky - Korsakoff Duke Ellington Medley Arr.C. Coster Theme and Variations CYO Member - Anna Kemball The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Dukas L’Arlesienne – Suite No. 2 (4 movements) Bizet Jupiter (from the Planets Suite) Holst Jamaican Rumba A. Benjamin (Arr.N.Richardson) Fingal’s Cave F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy Highlights from “Wicked” S.Schwartz (Arr.T.Ricketts) Music Hall Medley Various composers There will also be short presentations by our Intermediate String & Woodwind Group Players to include Moon River, Wallace & Gromitt Theme, The Frog, The Rose and Hornpipe - King of the Faries GERMAN TRIP 2007 - PHOTOGRAPHS
The album is now ready to view - click here to see the photos from the tour.
..............................Leader's View of the Tour...............................
"Following the success of the Spring Concert on Saturday 31st March at Congleton High School, the musicians of the orchestra had packed their bags, checked their instruments and were gathered in Congleton at 11.30pm the following Sunday, waiting to depart for their first European tour to Germany. In their new European uniform of maroon T-shirts and fleeces, complete with the CYO logo, they said their goodbyes and boarded the coach, heading for Dover and the Ferry that would take them to their destination.Arriving at Traben Trarbach in the Mosel region in West Germany at 5.30pm, the musicians were greeted by the hotel staff with an evening meal and a chance to relax in their rooms. Up bright and early the next day, the group departed for the nearby town of Cochem. After an energetic hill walk, they arrived at Cochem Castle and had a personal tour around the castle. Dividing in groups, the musicians wandered around the picturesque town and enjoyed some free time to browse. The first concert that night was well received, with gifts of wine being presented to the Committee from the hosts.
The second day started with free time around the spa town of Bad Neuenahr, before an afternoon concert in the Kurpark. On returning to the hotel, the musicians went to prepare themselves for the evening disco. After lots of exercise and laughter, the group were late to bed, tired but happy.
Despite the antics of the previous night, the group were up early on Thursday and headed for Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett. a museum in Rudesheim full of mechanical musical instruments, ranging from tiny music boxes and gramophones to a self-playing grand piano ! After some free time shopping around the town, the group partook of a river cruise on the Rhine.
That night the musicians produced the best concert they had ever played, which was very well received by the audience at Grosser Kursaal Bad Bertrich and the orchestra was presented with a picture depicting the date and place of the concert from their hosts. An impromptu disco at the hotel on our retun that night was the perfect end to a brilliant trip.The group left Congleton on Sunday night at the beginning of April as an orchestra, but inwardly divided into different friendship groups; However, within 24 hours the group was united. The orchestra returned to England on Friday night tired, but with many stories, memories, photos and new friendships."
CONCERT DRESS
Boys :
Black Trousers / White shirt / Black Bow Tie
Girls:
Black Skirt or Trousers / White Blouse
Black Shoes (No Trainers)
Read the Press Reports of our German Tour and our Leader's Thoughts
DIARY DATES 2010
Saturday 20th March 2010
St. Stephens Church, Brook St. Congleton (with Daven School) Annual Rotary Club Concert
Trinity Methodist Churchg (venue to be confirmed)
Saturday 10th July 2010 Saturday 17th July 2010
Annual Rotary Concert
31st March 2007
The Swimathon TeamsThe Crotchets & Quavers
They swam 260 lengths
Presented with their Certificates
by President of the Rotary Club of CongletonRtn. Phil Dilks
They Raised £550 !
Well Done Teams
