It is agreed that if a place is offered and accepted, the commitment to the group will be for the whole year and every effort should be made to attend all rehearsals. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN if a student cannot attend rehearsals once a place has been accepted and paid for.

All ensemble fees are payable by 31st December 2007.

Payments are due once a position has been
offered in an ensemble.
Please do not send cheques with your application.
Auditions will be held week commencing 7th July 2008.
You MUST ensure that you are available for
audition during this week.

Friends of Northumberland Schools’ Orchestras
Our Friends Association raise funds for the orchestras through raffles and sponsorship. Money raised is used to purchase items such as music folders and stands.

For further copies of application forms and more information contact:

Northumberland County Music Service
Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park, Stannington,
Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 6NF.

Telephone: 01670 533 579
Email: fjohnstone@northumberland.gov.uk
Website: http://education.northumberland.gov.uk/music

Northumberland Schools' Orchestras
The Orchestras aim to provide young musicians from Northumberland Schools with playing opportunities not otherwise available, whilst complimenting the work of orchestras and bands which flourish at school and community level. Students throughout Northumberland rehearse and perform together in a safe, caring and happy atmosphere on day and residential courses guided by professional staff.

Wind Players for the Symphony Orchestra will be selected from players in the Concert Band as required. It is expected that all applicants support their school ensembles and careful consideration should be given to the number of County Ensembles an applicant feels they have time to play in. Students may be offered membership of one or two county groups with maximum of £480 per person/ family maximum £800.

Allocation of ensemble places is decided by audition, orchestra numbers and after consideration of instrument offered, musical experience, ability, age, and potential.