Where we meet
Weekly meetings are held in Torquay Boys' and
Girls' Grammar Schools,
which are in Shiphay Lane, Torquay. There is a limited amount of parking.
If you are new to the Music Centre, please come first to the information desk in the Torquay Boys' school hall.
Please click here for a map and directions.
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Dates
Weekly meetings are after school on most Fridays during term time.
The dates for Autumn 2008 to Summer 2009 are:
| Autumn 2008 |
September | | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
| October | 3 | 10 | 17 | | |
| November | 7 | 14 | 21 | | |
| Spring 2009 |
January | | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
| February | 6 | | | 27 | |
| March | 6 | 13 | 20 | | |
| Summer 2009 |
April | | | | 24 | |
| May | 1 | 8 | 15 | | |
| June | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
| July | 3 | | | | |
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Times and ensembles
The weekly meetings are in two halves with a break of half an hour between. A tuck shop is available
during the break. 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 |
4.30 to 5.30 | | |
| Concert Wind | 1-4 | Patricia Sears |
| Brass Ensemble | 1-8 | Andrew Stark |
| Double Reed Ensemble | 1-8 | Rhiannon Morgan |
| Percussion Ensemble | 1-8 | Colin Bellworthy |
| Concert Strings | 3-5 | Helen Wills |
| Clarinet Choir | 5-8 | Marina Kummer |
| Flute Choir | 5-8 | Amanda Ayling |
| Saxophone Ensemble | 5-8 | Graeme Hardman |
| Youth Strings | 5-8 | Alicia Stolliday |
5.30 to 6.00 |
break and tuck shop |
6.00 to 7.00 | | |
| Junior Strings | 0-2 | Helen Wills |
| Junior Flutes | 1-4 | Amanda Ayling |
| Percussion Ensemble | 1-8 | Colin Bellworthy |
| Swing Band | 5-8 | Christopher Sears |
| Youth Strings/Orchestra | 5-8 | 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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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:
| Friday 28th November 2008 | 7.30 pm | Torquay Boys' Grammar School |
| Sunday 22nd March 2009 | 3.00 pm | venue tbc |
| Friday 10th July 2009 | 7.30 pm | Torquay Boys' Grammar School |
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 Devon Youth Music - South (FDYM - South).
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