Welcome to the website for the

 

Manchester (Eccles) orchestral playdays

 

at

 

The Quaker Meeting House,

13, The Polygon

Wellington Road,

Eccles,

Greater Manchester,

M30 0DS

 

Nearest station : Eccles (mainline/Metrolink)

 

Click here for map of venue

 

Next playday : Saturday 9th May 2009

 

10:30am – 4:45pm

 

These playdays are designed for any orchestral musician (woodwind, including saxophones, brass, strings) of about grade 3 standard or higher to play in a group. All music will be provided, and the music will cover all styles from classical to themes from TV/film, jazz etc. , so there should be something for everyone!

 

All ages are welcome, however if you’re under 18 you’ll need to be accompanied by a parent/carer, or someone approved by a parent/carer, to cover Child Protection considerations.

 

Some refreshments will be provided, however it is recommended that you bring a packed lunch to eat during the lunch hour.

 

Timetable for the day:

 

10:00am-10:30am Arrival

10:30am-11:30am Rehearsal

11:30am-11:50am Break

11:50am-12:50pm Rehearsal

12:50pm-2:00pm Lunch (bring a packed lunch)

2:00pm-3:15pm Rehearsal

3:15pm-3:45pm Break

3:45pm-4:45pm Final rehearsal

 

The cost for the whole day will be £6.00. Any profits will go to the Salford Music Service Concert Band Australia Fund.

 

The organisers of this event are Bernadette McArthur (venue/refreshments/logistics) and Barry Sullivan (music), and any decisions by them related to this event are final.

 

Click here for application form.