The North Somerset Centre for Young Musicians (NSCYM)
provides opportunities for young musicians to rehearse and perform
regularly in ensembles or choirs with others of a similar
standard.
Progression through the different ensembles from the most junior
to the most advanced is based on attainment and ability rather than
age. Each ensemble gives at least
two performances
each year although many of the senior groups perform more
regularly.
The ensembles
mostly rehearse
on Saturday mornings during term time, although some of the smaller
groups meet during the week in the
evening.
The senior
ensembles are based in Clevedon and
the junior
ensembles in Backwell. New for 2011 is our Worle Centre
based at Castle Batch Primary School.
The
South West Youth Wind Sinfonia is the highest attaining wind
band in the area and rehearses on occasional Sundays, and on four
day courses prior to prestigious concerts.
Charges for NSCYM Membership
Membership for nine sessions
per period (traditional school terms):
- Jazz Orchestra - Castle Batch Primary School - North Somerset
Residents/Pupils £34.45 (£58.30 for non North Somerset
members)
- All other Evening Ensembles -Castle Batch Primary
School -
- North Somerset Residents/Pupils £25.55 (£37.35 for non
North Somerset members)
- Backwell Centre - North Somerset Residents/Pupils £38.85
(£57.80 for non North Somerset members)
- Clevedon Centre - North Somerset Residents/Pupils £41.66
(£70.66 for non North Somerset members)
- Members from families who receive benefits will only be charged
50% of the fees. Working Family Tax Credit is not considered a
benefit.
Families with three NSCYM members will only pay for 2, with 4
members paying for 2.5.
For more information contact our
Music
Service.
