Where we meet
Weekly meetings for most ensembles are on Wednesdays after school at Park Community School, which is in Park Lane, Barnstaple.
North Devon Strings meet on Saturday mornings, usually at North Devon College. Some other venues are used; please see the list below.
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Wednesday meetings
All ensembles except North Devon Strings meet weekly after school on Wednesdays during term time, from 5.00 to 7.00 pm.
Dates
The dates of the Wednesday meetings for Autumn 2008 to Summer 2009 are:
| Autumn 2008 |
September | | | 17 | 24 | |
| October | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | |
| November | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
| Spring 2009 |
January | | | 14 | 21 | 28 |
| February | 4 | 11 | | 25 | |
| March | 4 | 11 | 18 | 24 | (Tuesday) |
| Summer 2009 |
April | | | | 22 | 29 |
| May | | 6 | 13 | 20 | |
| June | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
| July | 1 | 8 | | | |
There will also be a wind workshop on the morning of Saturday 15th November 2008. This is for all wind and brass groups
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Times and ensembles
The weekly meetings are in two halves with a short break between. Students are able to take part in a different ensemble in each half, allowing them to work with a variety of sizes and styles of groups. The weekly timetable is:
| ensembles | grades | director |
5.00 to 6.00 pm | | |
| String Training Orchestra | 0–1 | Rebecca Barrow |
| Intermediate Strings | 1–3 | Keith Chivers |
| Senior Flute Choir | 4-8 | Catherine Nicholls |
| Senior Clarinet Choir | 4-8 | Carol Dewis |
| Brass Ensemble | | Paul Moulton |
| Junior Classical Guitars | | Jason Parker |
6.00 to 7.00 pm | | |
| Concert Orchestra | 3–5 | Alicia Stolliday |
| Double Reeds | | Carol Dewis |
| Training Windband | | Paul Moulton |
| Senior Windband | | Catherine Nicholls |
| Senior Classical Guitars | | Des Miles |
North Devon Youth Orchestra
Summer term only | | Alicia Stolliday |
There are more details on the ensembles page about the ensembles,
their directors and which instruments and types of player each one is suitable for.
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North Devon Strings meetings
North Devon Strings are directed by Keith Chivers. They usually meet weekly on Saturday mornings during term time, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. at North Devon College, However, times and venues vary; please look at the list below.
North Devon Strings meetings for 2008/09 are:
date | time | venue |
| Saturday September 20 | 9.30 - 12.30 | North Devon College |
| Saturday October 11 | 9.30 - 12.30 | North Devon College |
| Saturday October 18 | 9.30 - 12.30 | North Devon College |
| Saturday November 1 | 9.30 - 12.30 | North Devon College |
| Saturday November 15 | 9.30 - 12.30 | North Devon College |
| Sunday November 23 | 1.30 - 3.30 pm | Edgehill College |
| Saturday December 20 | 10.00 - 12.00 | Mince pies and cookies
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| Saturday January 17 | 9.30 - 12.30 | North Devon College |
| Saturday January 31 | 9.30 - 12.30 | North Devon College |
| Saturday February 28 | 9.30 - 12.30 | North Devon College |
| Tuesday March 24 | 6.00 - 7.00 pm | Park School |
| Saturday July 4 | 9.30 - 2.30 pm | North Devon College |
Concerts
All students are able to take part in public performances of the works they have rehearsed
with their ensembles. Forthcoming concerts are as follows:
| Thursday 27th November 2008 | 7.30 pm | Edgehill College, Bideford |
| Wednesday 25th March 2009 | 7.30 pm | Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple |
Saturday 4th July 2009
classical guitars | 7.00 pm | Edgehill College, Bideford |
Saturday 11th July 2009
strings & orchestra | 7.00 pm | Edgehill College, Bideford |
Please put these dates in your diary and look out for details of rehearsal times and other arrangements in the
newsletter and the news for members page on this website. There is more information
on the concerts page, where you can also see the programme of our recent concerts.
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Residentials
Residentials are held on a regular basis together with the North Devon Music Centre, usually in North Devon. Accommodation and meals are provided for the students for a few days so they can spend their time working in detail on one or more pieces of music. Course tutors lead the tuition and rehearsals and there is a social staff to look after the students when they are not making music. They benefit greatly from the intensive tuition and their playing
often improves substantially. Their is also an active social life and students find these courses very enjoyable. There is usually a concert for parents and friends at the end of each residential.
Forthcoming residentials are as follows:
| 3rd to 6th October 2008 | Rehearsal weekend for clarinets |
| 9th to 10th May 2009 | Rehearsal weekend for strings |
| 17th to 19th July 2009 | Rehearsal weekend for orchestra |
Details of times, fees, travel arrangements, etc. will be in the newsletter and on the news for
members page nearer the time.
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Fees
Fees are £25 per term. These are reduced to £15 for brothers and sisters of members.
In case of hardship some bursaries are available. Evidence of receipt of benefit is required;
please enquire for details. Some discretionary awards are available for residential courses.
Please make cheques payable to Friends of North Devon Youth Music (FNDYM).
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