CMS News - 2009-2010
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| CD launch for Boys' Choir >> |
The Warwickshire County Boys' Choir will be launching their first CD at a special Mother's Day concert in Kenilworth on 13th March. The boys will be performing their songs to mothers from all over the county at St. Nicholas in Abbey Fields and afterwards people will be able to buy the CD, recorded in January, which features 12 of their most popular tracks. These include the Westlife cover, You Raise Me Up, the gospel song Elijah Rock, the choral work of Panis Angelicus, and the Beach Boy favourite Fun, Fun, Fun. Music director Garry Jones said that he had been very impressed with the professionalism and dedication of all the boys during the recording which has produced a CD of very high quality. | |  |
The County Boys are now firmly established as one of Warwickshire’s finest boys choir and are in popular demand to appear around the country. At Easter they will be visiting France to sing in Normandy and Saumur and proceeds from the Mother's Day Concert will go towards this project.
The concert is from 7.15pm-9.00pm with an interval. Tickets are £6 for adults and £4 for children and the CD will be on sale for £7.50.
Please click here for more details about the County Boys' Choir
Posted: 11.3.10 |
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| Youth Waits gain Award for new recorders >> |
The County Youth Waits, Warwickshire’s nationally acclaimed County Performance Group of 10 players who specialise in Medieval and Renaissance music, have just won an award for £2500 to buy new recorders. The grant has come from the Youth Opportunities Fund and it comes just in time for the group to replace instruments that were so worn out that the young musicians have been hard put to do justice to their music making. Considering that the Youth Waits were selected to take part in the Festival of Music for Youth last July and in the International Early Music Festival at Greenwich last November it is right and fitting that this talented group should play on appropriate equipment! | |
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Other instruments that this multi-skilled group play include viols, crumhorns, cornamuses, shawms, rebec, harp, psaltery and percussion; however they all play recorders, and they are looking forward to taking their new instruments to the York Early Music Festival where they are giving a concert this summer.
Posted: 23.2.10 |
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| Nuneaton & Bedworth ensembles perform at the Mayor's Charity Concert >> |
The Nuneaton and Bedworth Area Music Centre Ensembles were pleased to be invited to perform at the Mayor's Annual Charity Gala at the Civic Hall in Bedworth on January 28th. The Area Big Band provided a brilliant start to the concert with 'Mambo No 5' and the 'Highland Games' and were followed by the well rehearsed Area Jazz Group with the popular standards, 'How High the Moon' and the Lennon and McCartney, 'Here, There and Everywhere'. The Area Orchestra gave a stirring performance including in their repertoire, Strauss' Emperor Waltz and the dramatic tango, La Comparsita.
The organiser, Councillor Richard Chattaway of Bede Ward, Bedworth, complimented the County Music Service teachers and pupils for their excellent teamwork, for the high standard of the performances and for their commitment and dedication to music.
Following the concert, a group of Area Orchestra pupils were treated to a memorable trip to the Mayor's parlour where a certificate was presented by The Worshipful, the Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, Councillor Tom Wilson, to the County Music Service, in grateful thanks for the contribution made by the Nuneaton and Bedworth Music Centre to the annual mayor's charity event.
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Posted: 18.2.10 |
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| Fantastic Day of Brass for CMS >> |
120 young brass players from across the county gathered at Aylesford School, A Specialist Music and Language College for a day of music making on Sunday 31st January. Organised by the brass team from the Warwickshire County Music Service, the event gave the young musicians a unique opportunity to share their musical talents with other youngsters. The children rehearsed all day in three groups; junior, intermediate and senior before giving an informal performance to delighted family and friends. | |  |
The concert included performances by CMS teachers themselves and finished with a rousing performance of the Magnificent Seven by the combined bands. CMS brass team leader Jeremy Dibb said; “The support from the players and their parents for today’s event has been fantastic. As a result of this we will be launching a brand new CMS senior brass ensemble at our County Performance Groups concerts on 21st March".
Click here for more photos from the day
Posted: 4.1.10 |
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| CMS Drum School open for business >> |
The new County Music Service Drum school based at Ashlawn School in Rugby has started with a flourish with 32 young musicians signed up for this unique musical experience. The Drum school is a unique partnership between CMS and Yamaha Music UK and allows young people the opportunity to receive group lessons in percussion as part of the CMS music centre provision. Up to eight players at a time are able to enjoy a stimulating 50 minute lesson under the expert guidance of CMS percussion specialist Dave Jones. | |  |
CMS Area Manager Jeremy Dibb says; "We are delighted at the positive response to this new way of teaching and expect many more people to be interested. CMS are keen to expand their activities to adults so anyone interested in percussion lessons or instrumental lessons of any sort should feel free to contact us on 01788 575489".
Drum School runs Thursdays - 5.00pm and 6.00pm, Fridays - 4.00pm and 5.00pm
Posted 4.1.10 |
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| Northern Area Kaleidoscope Club >> | | |
Kaleidoscope Club is for pupils to come and perform a solo item or chamber piece to a small audience of family and friends. Any age, any standard, any instrument or voice, any piece – as long as it has been well practiced (your teacher will know whether to enter you or not!).
Date: 16th March 2010
Venue: Dordon Community Primary School, Roman Way, Dordon B78 1PJ
Time: 6.30pm
Please contact your CMS teacher for an application form. This is on a first come first served basis, depending on the length of each piece, but there will be similar events later on in the year. Certificates will be awarded to all performers.
For further information please contact the Northern Area Office on 01827 714840 / 07941 982611
Posted: 4.2.10 |
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| CMS Adult String Group go busking in Stratford >> |
The adult string group raised £36 busking in Stratford on Thursday 10 December for Children in Need. It was organised by one of the members, Clive Harridge, from Southam (who also has a daughter who plays the flute with CMS).
Posted: 16.12.09 | |  |
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| High standards at Nuneaton & Bedworth Kaleidoscope Concert >> |
A very high standard of performance was demonstrated by pupils at the Nuneaton and Bedworth Kaleidoscope Concert on Monday 7th December. The performers ranged from a sparking Grade 5 flautist to a stunning Grade 1 electric guitarist and collectively delighted the enthusiastic audience with their musical expertise. Our thanks go to the CMS staff who turned out in force to support their pupils.
Posted: 10.12.09 | |  |
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| Steel Pan group play at Guideposts Carers Rights Day >> |
The Nuneaton and Bedworth Steel Pan Group worked as a team to make a fantastic contribution to the 10th Carers Rights Day on Friday 4th December. The Community Café on Church Street rang to their varied repertoire which included some rousing Christmas Carols. Nuneaton Mayor, Tom Wilson, said he was very impressed with the standard of the band and thought the children made an amazing contribution to the event.
Posted: 9.12.09 | |  |
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| Bournebrook Class Teachers try it for themselves >> |
Class teachers at Bournebrook C of E Primary School were so impressed by the progress of the school's Junior Steel Pan Group and Wider Opportunities playing that they have decided to try it for themselves and have formed a staff ensemble.
Notice the intense concentration and sense of commitment as they are coached by CMS steel pan teacher Kali Mattu.
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Posted: 1/12/2009 |
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| Warwickshire's first Globalbeats Conference a resounding success >> |
Fantastic, amazing, excellent and inspirational are just some of the words used by 70 delegates to describe their experience of Warwickshire's first Globalbeats World Music Conference in November. Each delegate had the chance to attend three exhirarating workshops choosing from Samba, Steel Pans, African Drumming, Taiko, Gospel Singing and Running Effective Workshops. The multicultural theme was maintained throughout with an exotic lunch menu and trade stands featuring world instruments.
The enthusiasm and energy levels were high throughout the day which rounded off with an uplifting whole group singing session let by Celia Wickham Anderson.
Delegates left with a greater understanding of the role of multi-cultural music in education, with some new skills and a hunger for more! 96% of delegates gave us their views and the overwhelming response was "excellent" and with such a resounding success all we can do is MORE! - look out for the dates.
Click here for photos from the day
Posted: 23/11/2009 |
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| Nuneaton Music Centre enjoy visit to Dunfield House >> |
On a blustery, wet evening in November 35 players and three staff set off from Nuneaton Music Centre on a long and difficult journey to Dunfield House in Herefordshire for a weekend of rehearsals. Once the journey was completed we arrived to Dunfield’s usual warm welcome of hot chocolate before bedtime. There were plenty of rehearsals but time was made for some other activities including swimming while five intrepid walkers hiked to the Welsh border. By the end of the weekend players’ skills had been improved, new friendships made and old friendships consolidated. After a hearty roast lunch a much easier journey home rounded off a most enjoyable weekend.
Posted: 17/11/09 | |
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| WYJO & Pandemonium play for Christmas shoppers >> |
CMS Warwickshire Youth Jazz Orchestra and Central Area Music Centre steel orchestra 'Pandemonium' played for shoppers at the top of the Leamington Spa Parade as part of the Christmas Lights 'switch on' celebrations on Sunday 15th November 2009.
Posted: 17/11/09 | |
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| CMS offers young people the opportunity to learn samba >> |
The County Music Service in North Warwickshire offers young people (age 10- 16) the opportunity to learn samba on Tuesdays at Hartshill School. The sessions are an hour long from 5- 6pm and cost £1 per session. All you need is enthusiasm and eagerness to learn to play samba rhythms!.
Please phone Caroline for details on 07788 681819.
Later in the evening, from 6.30- 7.45pm there is a community samba group, open to adults plus accompanied young people.
To find out more, please phone Caroline for details on 07788681819.
Posted: 13/11/09 |
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| WYJO delight crowds in Jephson Gardens >> |
Warwickshire Youth Jazz Orchestra (WYJO) delighted crowds with an enthusiastic and polished performance on Sunday 23rd August at Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa. It was a warm summer's day and one on-looker said "It was perfect music for a Sunday afternoon, the singers were wonderful".
The performance was part of the ‘Bands in the Park’ arranged by Warwick District Council in association with Royal Leamington Spa Town Council, a series of free band concerts to entertain you in our parks this summer.
Click here for more photos from the day
Posted: 27.08.09 | | |
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| Community music in Rugby >> |
A wealth of musical talent from across the eastern region was highlighted in the recent CMS summer festival in Rugby. Playing alongside CMS groups at Avon Valley School were the Wider Opportunities brass players from Newbold Riverside, The Zephyr Wind Band, Bilton Silver Band and Avon Community Choir. The following evening our area choirs and steel pan groups joined with the fabulous County Youth Steel Orchestra 'Pannissimo' in a sweltering evening of hot music making. | | |
The area orchestra and intermediate strings travelled over to join with fellow young musicians on stage at the Civic Hall in Bedworth playing to a packed audience. A stage of a different sort was found by our junior strings, intermediate wind band and area big band as they performed as part of Rugby borough council’s ‘Arts in the Park’ on Sunday 12th July.
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Posted: 30.7.09 |
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| Pannissimo perform in Jephson Gardens >> |
The County Youth Steel Orchestra 'Pannissimo' entertained the crowds at Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa on Sunday 12 July as part of the 'Bands in the Park' free band concerts in Warwickshire. One on-looker who enjoyed listening to the band said "The music was really amazing".
Posted: 14.7.09 | | |
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| An enthusiastic cast put on a 'dazzling' performance >> |
The young but enthusiastic cast for this 'Star trek' extravaganza gave four performances of 'Dazzle' at Dale Street Methodist Church Hall for schools, friends and family members.
Dancing to lively songs with slick repartee, wonderfully corny jokes for the older members of the audience, combined with excellent lighting and well aimed water pistols in one scene. The cast seemed to enjoy themselves as much as the audience. Older theatre members took on the various 'Star trek' characters, and the whole cast was supported by a static choir made up with pupils from Newburgh and St Peter's Primary Schools. | | |
A small live band gave added pzazz to the music, directed by Simon Grimshaw and the whole show was directed by Jane Trew and Matthew Hinchliffe who also choreographed the dances. Special thanks go to the sound and lighting crew, and parents who assisted during rehearsals or at the performances. The first rehearsal for the March 2010 show will be 6.00-8.00pm - 16th Sept @ the new NLS school. (Sandy Lane entrance).
Posted: 14.7.09 |
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