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Contents Bristol Youth Choir & Mini Singers
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Bristol Music Centre, West ................................................. 06 Bristol Music Centre, South ............................................... 08 Bristol Music Centre, North ................................................ 10 BCYM ........................................................................................ 12 Music Centre Passports
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Application form .................................................................. 15
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Welcome to Bristol Plays Music and our new prospectus for 2015/16 BPM has a great reputation for providing high quality instrumental music lessons and a range of ensembles and choirs to schools and at music centres throughout the city. We are delighted to announce two exciting new music centres – Bristol Music Centre South based at Merchants’ Academy covering the south side of the city and Bristol Centre for Young Musicians at Bristol Cathedral Choir School based in the city centre. We now offer more opportunities than ever to learn, play and perform. We are very fortunate to be part of Colston Hall, Bristol’s largest concert venue, presenting music and entertainment by major names in rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music, as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools; working in partnership with city wide organisations; leading on musical education, commissioning new works, supporting local musicians, and promoting music across all communities to build on the vibrant talent already in the city. As part of this work Colston Hall is supporting two young companies in residence. This programme aims to give talented young musicians a worldclass music education to encourage a professional career in music by facilitating masterclasses and side by side performances with visiting international artists. In addition, Colston Hall’s Young Companies in Residence deliver a challenging concert programme at Colston Hall and across the city.
Phil Castang Head of Bristol Plays Music
“The Colston Hall Young Companies in Residence programme aims to give talented young musicians a world-class music education to encourage and support a professional career in music”
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Bristol Youth Choir Cotham Secondary School, Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham
Fridays Bristol Plays Music’s flagship choral centre takes place at Cotham Secondary School on Friday evenings and is the home to the Bristol Youth Choir. Led by two exceptional choral leaders David Ogden and Martin Le Poidevin, the choir develops singers from the age of 7. The Junior Choir covers a mixed repertoire and aims to nurture a love of singing. Lessons build singing confidence with singing games and cover essential skills like reading music. The Senior Boys’ Ensemble explores close harmony, barbershop and other male musical styles. The Senior Girls’ Choir explores repertoire ranging from classical works to light-hearted arrangements of popular songs. Members regularly join together to perform at events across the city, the Bristol Youth Choir also has the prestigious position of being one of Colston Hall’s Young Companies in Residence. Group
Times
Girls Senior Choir
Entry
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
6.15pm - 8.15pm By audition
12 - 18
£54
Senior Boys Ensemble
5pm - 6pm
By audition
12 - 19
£38
Junior Choir
4.45pm - 6pm
All
7 - 11
£38
“I’ve rarely seen a choir so focused” Charles Hazlewood, conductor
Mini Singers Bristol Cathedral Choir School, College Square, Bristol Mondays at 4 – 4.45pm (during term time) for Key Stage 1 All genres are covered (including funny and made up songs!) in this fun and free singing session involving games, activities, movement and actions. This is a free session but places are limited, and must be booked in advance by contacting laurie.stewart@bristolplaysmusic.org
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Bristol Music Centre, West Bristol Plays Music, Stanton Road, Southmead
Junior Strings Junior Strings rehearse on Saturday mornings at our Bristol Music Centre, West and caters for violin, viola, cello and double bass pupils. It’s the ideal starting point for young players wanting to join an adventurous ensemble. Children learn to play in an encouraging and friendly environment where they rehearse and perform together, whilst receiving additional coaching from instrumental specialists. Young musicians usually progress onto the Concert Orchestra. Starter Strings and String Group provide a complete progression route for starter and early stage musicians and act as a precursor to the Junior String Orchestra which is for Grade 1+. Group
Times
Standard
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
Junior String Orchestra
9.30 - 11.30am Grade 1+
7 - 11
£38
String Group
10.30 - 11.30am Up to Grade 1
7+
£25
Starter Strings
9.30 - 10.15am Beginners
7+
£25
Jazz on a Monday BriJO, the Bristol Schools Jazz Orchestra, has a fantastic reputation for producing young jazz musicians. Working at Grades 3-4, it is a jazz band for instrumentalists rehearsing and performing a wide range of repertoire. The West Bristol Big Band is open to players of any age who are around Grade 5 or above, playing a wide range of modern big band music. Group
Times
Bristol Schools Jazz Orch. 6pm - 7.15pm West Bristol Big Band
Standard
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
Grade 2+
9+
£25
All ages
£54
7.30pm - 9.30pm Grade 5+
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In addition, specialist flute, sax and percussion groups offer a rare chance for these instrumentalists to rehearse and perform together. Group
Times
Standard
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
Flute Group
6pm - 7pm
Grade 3+
All ages
£25
Saxophone Ensemble
7pm - 8.30pm
Grade 5+
All ages
£25
Bristol Young Percussion 7:30 – 8:15pm
Grade 1+
Ages 7+
£25
Instrumental lessons Instrumental lessons are available Tuesday to Friday from 5pm until 7pm during term time, on every kind of instrument from piano and guitar to strings, brass, woodwind and percussion. Lessons can be shared between 2 or 3 pupils. Please telephone the office for details of available lesson times. Instrumental lesson costs (30 minutes, 10 sessions per double term) Lesson format
Cost per double term
Individual
£170
French Horn and Double Bass (individual)
£95
Shared (two pupils)
£85
Percussion - shared (three pupils)
£57
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Bristol Music Centre, South Merchants’ Academy Sports Centre, Molesworth Drive, Withywood, Bristol Saturdays Bristol Music Centre, South is home to two of the city’s most exciting new ensembles, the Bristol Modern Orchestra and South Side Choir, also a cutting-edge new Creative Music Technology programme. The Bristol Modern Orchestra welcomes early stage, intermediate and advanced young musicians between the ages of 10-16 on any instrument. Whether you play trumpet or guitar, violin or drums, we explore adventurous arrangements of popular music. Sessions are split between sectional coaching and performance rehearsals. Do you love singing? The South Side Choir is open to young people in years 6-8 and meets on Saturday mornings between 10am and 11.30am. Led by highly inspirational singing coaches, the group will develop young people’s vocal and musical skills through exploring adventurous arrangements of pop, rock, world and gospel music. Emphasis will be made on progression of part singing, vocal blend and tone and the choir will act as the ‘Voice’ to accompany other emerging instrumental groups at the Bristol Music Centre, South. Creative Music Technology (CMT) run in collaboration with Knowle West Media Centre’s XLR sessions, is for musicians interested in music technology (analogue and digital), recording, composing and production. Whether you want to compose the next computer game soundtrack or produce the next hit this is the place for you to learn the techniques required to get ahead in the creative industries.
Standard
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
Bristol Modern Orchestra 10am - 12pm
Group
Times
All abilities
10-16
£25
Creative Music Tech.
10am - 12pm
All abilities
13-18
£25
South Side Choir
10am - 11.30am All abilities
9-14
£25
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Bristol Music Centre, North Henbury Secondary School, Station Road, Henbury
Saturdays Bristol Music Centre, North is home to BPM’s family of bands, ensembles and orchestras. Young musicians can join a range of age and level appropriate ensembles and bands which progress to the Bristol Youth Orchestra, widely regarded as one of the best youth orchestras in the South West. All BPM bands and ensembles have an excellent reputation in the city for producing talented musicians. Musicians have the opportunity to progress through the ensembles as their playing develops. Sessions are split between sectional coaching and performance rehearsals. Performances take place approximately three times a year in venues including Colston Hall, the Victoria Rooms and St George’s Bristol. Led by conductor Eiron Bailey, the Bristol Youth Orchestra is a member of the Association of British Orchestras and has a close association with Colston Hall as a Young Company in Residence. Group
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
Bristol Youth Orchestra 9.30am - 12.30pm Grade 7+*
12 - 18
£54
Symphony Orchestra
9.30am - 12.30pm Grade 5+*
12 - 18
£54
Concert Orchestra
9.30am - 12.30pm Grade 3+*
11 - 16
£54
Concert Band
9.30am - 12.30pm Grade 4+
11 - 18
£54
Wind Band
9.30am - 12pm
8 - 14
£38
Junior Wind Band
9.30am - 10.45am Beginner
7 +
£25
*entry by audition
Times
Standard
Grade 2+
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Bristol Centre for Young Musicians (BCYM) Bristol Cathedral Choir School, College Square, Bristol Bristol Centre for Young Musicians (BCYM) is a partnership between Bristol Plays Music and Bristol Cathedral Choir School. BCYM is aimed at passionate young musicians serious about a future in music and wanting a comprehensive programme of activities. The faculty features visiting music teachers from leading conservatoires including the Royal Welsh College of Music as well as experienced orchestral players from some of the UK’s leading orchestras. Each term young musicians are provided with a programme which includes: • Shared or 1-to-1 instrumental lessons • Ensemble development • Musicianship (up to grade 5 theory or post grade 5 aural and musicianship) • Masterclasses • Termly performance programme Lessons run Monday to Friday 5-8pm with the choice of shared or individual sessions for 30 minutes or 1 hour, from Grade 1 to performance diploma level. Lessons are available on all string, brass and wind instruments as well as percussion, piano and voice. Programme costs (10 sessions per double term) Lesson format Cost per double term Shared lessons (two pupils) - 30 minutes
£115
Individual lesson - 30 minutes
£200
Shared lesson - 60 minutes
£200
Individual lesson - 60 minutes
£370
“We are really excited by this new collaborative project with Bristol Plays Music to offer excellent instrumental and vocal tuition for all students in Bristol” Eiron Bailey, Director of Specialism, Bristol Cathedral Choir School
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Rehearsals and Concerts
From September 2015 young people will be able to purchase a Music Centre passport that will offer them unlimited access to any of the ensembles held at the North, South and West Music Centres as well as the Bristol Youth Choir.
Centres have approximately 27 rehearsals in term time during the year, with 2/3 dates for concerts. All ensembles use professional music tutors who are able to support and develop individual talent and group playing ability.
For just ÂŁ75 for two terms, young people will be able to experience the full breadth of opportunities offered by Bristol Plays Music, from strings to jazz to music technology. Please note the age and musical standard required for some ensembles.
Bristol Pre-conservatoire Bristol Pre-conservatoire is an evening school for young classical and jazz musicians who are of Grade 7 standard and higher. It provides chamber and small ensemble training and general musicianship. Entry is by audition.
For more information visit www.bristol-preconservatoire.com
If you are interested in any of our Music Centres please complete your details below and return to the address at the bottom of the page Name of applicant:
Instrument and grade:
Address:
Telephone:
Mobile:
Email address (please print clearly):
Date of birth:
Present school year and year group in September:
Do you currently attend a music centre, and if so which?
Your instrumental/vocal tutor’s name:
Which of the groups would you like to join?
How did you hear about BPM?
When complete please return to: Bristol Plays Music, Stanton Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5SJ or email the details above to info@bristolplaysmusic.org
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