News

Overview of this email

Choir and Guitar Ensemble have spaces (No extra charge to join extra ensembles)
Highlights from the AGM
Discount Scheme
Lynn Hunt Musical Assistance Fund
Other funding for Individuals
How can you help?

For more frequent and general information we also post on our Facebook page. Some examples this month have been School Holiday opportunities with Hampshire Music Service including a Musical Technology Workshop, Rock/ Pop band workshop and a Summer Musical Theatre week.

A copy of each these emails will also be posted on our website newsfeed.

Reminder : There is no extra cost to be in more than one ensemble!

Why not try another ensemble?

NEW FOCUS FOR CHOIR

Since January the choir has changed age range from 9-18 years and become a contemporary pop and rock choir with a new conductor Emma Rosso. We are actively promoting the choir and many new members have joined.

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

The guitar ensemble is for players from Junior or Secondary School and of a Grade 1-4 standard.

Visit for more information https://www.bayo-hampshire.org.uk/bayge

Highlights from the Minutes of the AGM

● All parents / guardians of players will from September 2023 automatically become members of the Charity.

● If you would like to support the charity financially, you can make a donation, or join our 100 club lottery at any concert. All support of any kind is gratefully received!

● Sally Wilcox (a current parent and musician herself) has joined David as co-chair with the intention of taking over the role fully by the next AGM.

● Several of our current trustees / officers are planning to retire next year after many years of service; in most cases they are keen to continue helping at events but no longer want to be responsible for the full role.

If you would be interested in shadowing any of the current trustees over the following year with a view to taking over the role, please email friendsofbayoc@gmail.com Details of what’s involved in the various roles are here on the BAYOC website

Dawkes Discount for Woodwind and Brass

LOYALTY CARDS ENTITLE OUR MEMBERS TO A 3% DISCOUNT ON INSTRUMENTS AND A 6% DISCOUNT ON ALL ACCESSORIES AT DAWKES MUSIC.

More Information Here https://www.bayo-hampshire.org.uk/dawkesdiscountscheme

The Lynn Hunt Musical Assistance Fund

Ensures inclusion to music trips, events and workshops for pupils with financial disadvantage or in exceptional circumstance. Confidential and no form filling.

More Information Here. https://www.bayo-hampshire.org.uk/musicalassistancefund

Funding opportunities for Individuals can be found on the music hub website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/hampshiremusic/funding

How can you help?

Since the Pandemic, player and singer numbers are down. Having more players and more ensembles benefits all. Share our social media posts and tell your friends about the opportunity to join in.

Bring your extended family to watch your children perform at the Anvil in May. Smaller player numbers and less ensembles make smaller audiences, so we need your help filling the auditorium to create the atmosphere your child deserves.

We are always on the look out for Raffle Prizes, so if you have a new item that you’ve been given that would be suitable or your workplace gives vouchers etc, you can donate them at rehearsals via the conductor.

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