GWYB News...
2011 Annual general Meeting
Will be held at St Andrew's Methodist Church (normal rehearsal venue)
on 11th October 2011 at 7.30pm
31st January 2011
Much success at the Wessex Brass Band Youth Festival on Saturday 29th January
http://www.wessexbba.co.uk/page_2189356.html
The GWYB Intermediate Band won 2nd place in the Training Section and were awarded the "Grading Cup"
The GWYB Youth Band won 2nd place in the "Youth Section" and were awarded the "Bert Stockwell Cup"
The "Worsdale Trophy" was awarded to the Youth Band for the best performance of a hymn tune.
The "Tony Hickson Memorial Trophy" was awarded to the best bass section - GWYB Youth!
and last but not least...
The "Bowditch Trophy" was awarded to the youngest instrumentalist - William Collis-Smith from the Intermediate band.
Despite the distance it proved to be a rewarding day and one that mirrored the nerves and anticipation of performing
as a senior band at the regional finals! Congratulations to all who took part, and to those who helped both in the
in the organisation and on the day. Well done to all!! (pictures in the gallery .)
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17th January 2011
Please check engagements for events and dates.
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1st January 2011
Happy New Year and see you all at rehearsals on the 8th January!!
6th November 2010
AGM
23rd November (Tuesday)Annual General Meeting, Starts at 7.30pm, St Andrews Church, Moredon.
17th September 2010 - Newsletter
Great Western Youth Band – Newsletter September, 2010
Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Great Western Youth Band. This issue contains key dates and lots of important information
so please could you read it carefully, thanks. Paul Richards 07970 781005
Course
It has been necessary to postpone the course until February Half Term due to issues with funding and achieving grants etc.
There will be NO course this October half term.
A residential course will DEFINITELY run on the following dates for all bands:
Wednesday February 23rd to Saturday 26th February 2011 (3 nights). Please keep these dates free. Further details to follow.
October Concert – 30th October
Instead of the course we will simply be holding a Fundraising Saturday Lunchtime concert on Saturday 30th October, 2010
at the Salvation Army Hall, Gorse Hill. More details to follow nearer the time
Fees
It has become necessary to increase the fees. This will be the first increase in 2 years and is necessary to cover the ever increasing
costs of instruments, repairs and music.
1st child £60 per annum or £20 per term
2nd child £40 per annum or £14 per term
3rd child or more FREE
This still represents excellent value considering the provision of instruments, music and tuition included.
It will come into force with immediate effect ie from September 2010.
Gift Aid
If you have not already done so, you will shortly be asked to complete a gift aid form. This will be sent directly via email,
please could you complete the form and return it to me on a Saturday morning.
Larger Instruments
We are keen to establish more players on larger instruments. The down side is clearly the extra space it takes in the car, the
upside is that often players find larger instruments more suited, and there is also a better chance to progress into the Youth Band
and indeed Brunel Band faster. We are in particular looking for trombone players! If your child is approached please consider this
carefully in conjunction with the band tutors who will provide full information and advice. No one will be forced into a change.
Cost of repairs
We have had a spate of expensive repairs recently usually when instruments are dropped or left un-maintained.
Please could you ensure that instruments are looked after and even occasionally washed/cleaned out, this will ensure that
they stay in good condition and do not require expensive work.
Contact Details and Medical Conditions
Please find attached a sheet which requires completion. It is important that you provide full details of contacts and also any medical
conditions that we should be aware of. These forms will be held confidentially and only used for contacting you and dealing with emergencies.
Giving notice
If there any concerts that cannot be attended or changes of circumstances that affect the band it would be appreciated that as
much notice as possible is provided. Please let either the conductor of your band or myself know.
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