Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts Birchwood Avenue Hatfield Herts AL10 0PS Tel: 01707 270025 Fax: 01707 276122 www.friendsofmidhertsmusic.org..uk BURLEIGH Bulletin Half Term Sat 23rd—30th May No Lessons or SMMS ensembles Last rehearsals of Ensembles, Summer Term June Sat 20th Thu 25th Sat 27th July Mon 13th Thu 23rd Junior, Youth and Chamber Choirs MHYO Wind Bands SMMS chamber groups and ensembles and YV Last day of teaching Music Centre closes Auditions Progression through ensembles Progression from one group to another is done through ongoing assessment by the conductor and sectional coach and normally happens after 2 years in a group but this will vary from group to group. Therefore no audition is required. Apart from the individual instrumental/vocal skills demonstrated by the pupil there many more equally important attributes that we consider. This of course can vary according to the different nature of the groups e.g. a full orchestra only requires a small number of wind/brass players compared to a wind band which caters for many more such players. Criteria include:  Experience of playing with others  Individual musical level and ability  Role model qualities  Leadership qualities  Age of pupil  Demonstration of commitment to the group  Supply and demand of instruments to the group  Other extra-musical skills required for the group We do however hold formal auditions for woodwind and brass present students who wish play in Training Orchestra and Youth Orchestra as these places are much sought after as they require a high standard and more mature level of performance . Singers also have to audition for the Chamber Choir. Application form can be obtained from the Office and must be returned by Friday 12th June. Auditions will take place on the morning of Saturday 4th July 2015. Joseph Selo Chamber music Awards Saturday 7th May 1st Prize Tom Dyke 4tet Violin I Tom Dyke, Violin II India Blackshaw Britton Viola Imogen Robertson, Violoncello Darius Hulme 2nd Prize Flute Jessica Garwood Lorna Proudlove Oboe Peter Sequeira Katy Donaldson Clarinet Jenny Holehouse Joel Spink Bassoon Anna Snow Andrew Lockett Cup for ‘up and coming’ group Theo Gill 4tet Violin I Theo Gill, Violin II Lauren Cross Viola Esther Bishop, Violoncello Jonathan Light Adjudicator:, Peter Hewitt said all groups were great! Tuition fees for individual lessons and group activities will not be increasing in September! This will be the third year we have been able to keep the prices the same however, our Terms and Conditions will be changing from the Autumn term and more information about this will follow in due course. Staff News Kirstin Johnson (Cello teacher) and Linda (our afternoon/ evening Admin Assistant) will both be going on maternity leave from half term. I’m sure you would all like to join me in wishing them both all the very best for their forthcoming happy events. From after half term the following people will be joining Margaret in the office covering Linda’s position as follows:Monday & Weds Anna Fowler-Ekar (works at St. Albans Music School & will continue to do so on the other days) Tues, Thurs & Fri Norul Malik (new staff member, also a parent of 3 of our pupils) Saturday mornings Sue Hengervald (works at Stevenage Music Centre during the week but new to Saturday mornings) Rachel Sanders-Hewett will be joining us and covering Kirstin’s cello teaching from 2nd June. Gabe Nacu has joined us and will be teaching acoustic and electric guitar. Please say ‘hello’ to them all when you see them and help make them feel welcome here at Mid Herts. MnM No 3 Choirs Concert Easter AGM Joe Selo