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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) !

Play List for Next Concert(s) - July 5th & 12th 2008
Clog Dance	Louis Herold
Marche Slave	Tchaikovsky
Funeral March of a Marionette	Gounod
Duke Ellington Medley	Arr. Calvin Custer
Serenade to Youth	Haydn
American Patrol	Meacham
Themes from 007	Arr. Calvin Custer
Selections from the King and I	Richard Rogers (Arr.Bob Lowden)
Rule Britannia	Thomas Arne (Arr. Nigel Wicken)
Toy Symphony	Mozart
42nd Street	Warren
Slavonic Dance	Dvorak
Radetzky March	J. Strauss

GERMAN TRIP 2007 - PHOTOGRAPHS

The album is now ready to view - click here to see the photos from the tour. A little more variety would be nice - do any of you have pictures of other people please !

..............................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 Recent Concerts

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SOCIAL ACTIVITY DIARY DATES 2008 / 2009
Saturday 10th May 2008 11.00 hrs - 14.00 hrs	Table Top Sale at St. Mark's Church, Basford	This raised an amazing £177.00 - thanks to everyone who contributed
Saturday, 21st June 2008 Midsummers Day	BBQ at Pedley House Farm Buglawton	Bring your friends and family and have some fun and raise money for the next tour at the same time.
Saturday 19th July 2008	CONGLETON CARNIVAL	We will be playing during the afternoon.

SOCIAL ACTIVITY DIARY DATES 2008 / 2009

Table Top Sale at St. Mark's Church, Basford

Saturday, 21st June 2008
Midsummers Day

BBQ at Pedley House Farm
Buglawton

Bring your friends and family and have some fun and raise money for the next tour at the same time.