Dear All
Firstly, many thanks to all those who came to our online AGM last Thursday evening - it was wonderful to see so many people and to get your support. For those unable to come or log on, the minutes will soon be available via the members’ area on the website.
As no-one came forward to be Chair of BOS, on behalf of the Committee, I approached Karen Mason to ask her if she would be willing to step in for a year and I’m delighted to say that she has agreed!
Karen has a huge amount of experience in this area and is known by many of our members. We’re very grateful to her! She is also going to cover the BSO Orchestra Manager role. We’re working on a handover and you will hear more in the coming couple of weeks.
With many thanks to Karen! We look forward to welcoming her onto the Committee.
Have a wonderful week everyone!
Thanks
Ann
PS please read the info below carefully as rehearsals for Sinfonia and BSO have important notices.
BSO Information:
Message from Bjorn: Great rehearsal this week!
Next week SECTIONALS:
- Brass and Timps to Theatre
- Violins in Main Hall
- Cellos in School room
- Violas in School room
- Double Basses in School room
- Winds in School room
After break ALL Strings to main space to rehearse Mussorgsky and Mendelssohn Overture.
Sinfonia Information: Malcolm Arnold Festival in Northampton
SINFONIA REHEARSALS START THIS WEEK
October 7th and 9th
7.30-9.45pm
Location: Castle Newnham Polhill site
Message from Ian:
Tuesday 7th we will rehearse:
Oboe Concerto
Walton Henry V pieces
Saxophone Concerto
Thursday 9th we will rehearse:
Guitar Serenade
Cringlemire Garden
Horn Concerto
Williamson Lento for Strings
I shall decide on repertoire for 14th after these two but please note Oboe and Saxophone soloists are coming to the rehearsal on Thursday 16th.
On the day there will NOT be time to rehearse everything. Priority will be Horn Concerto and Guitar Serenade. We will then ‘top and tail’ everything else.
The Concert is in Northampton is on Sunday 19th Oct - please note there is a rehearsal before the morning concert. Full details will be distributed on Tuesday via the Concert Information sheet.
Section Leaders: please ensure that all your Section have this information.
For those wishing to go to the concert, here’s the link to get your tickets: https://www.malcolmarnoldfestival.com/
Message from Ann for Publicity and Outreach:
Our first Open Rehearsal of the season is coming up on November 5th where visitors can see BSO in action. This will be a very special one aimed at GCSE Music groups. Teachers have been talking to me about the need for their students to see “real” musicians at work and to experience being in a rehearsal where they can see up close how it all works. Our November programme is a good one for the students with lots of excitement and many examples of the elements that they will be studying.
A number of GCSE teachers are already in contact with me and they are very positive about this initiative. Places are limited! If you know of a school who may be interested, please put them in contact: [email protected] They will need to book in with me and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Of course, tickets for school groups are FREE.
Please note that all safeguarding/risk assessments need to be undertaken by the schools themselves as we can’t take any responsibility for the children.
Best wishes
Ann
PS to reply to me: [email protected]
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