WE ARE HAVING A BOOK AMNESTY!!!!
If any pupils past and present have been issued a tutor book from the music service as part of their lessons and are no longer using it we would love to hear from you so we can get the book returned into our catalogue of resources. The book will then be passed on to the next person who needs it. You can bring it to your lesson and give to your instructor, or drop it off in North Inch Community Campus. Thank you.
Dear PYO parents/carers--
A reminder that the PYO ceilidh will be Saturday, 30 November, 7pm in St Matthew's church hall in Perth.
Tickets will be available at the door:
Adult £10
Child/student £6
Family up to 5 members £25
Raffle tickets will also be available (£1 per ticket/£5 book of 5).
The PYO committee would also be very grateful for any additional raffle prize donations - please contact Ann Marie Neave on amneave@gmail.com if you can help.
It's always a good night, and we again have the Blackford Fiddle Group providing the music. Hope to see everyone there!
Kind Regards
PYO Committee
Dear PYO parents/carers--
A reminder that the PYO ceilidh will be Saturday, 30 November, 7pm in St Matthew's church hall in Perth.
Tickets available during PYO rehearsal on Monday 25 November and at the door:
Adult £10
Child/student £6
Family up to 5 members £25
Raffle tickets will also be available during PYO rehearsal (£1 per ticket/£5 book of 5).
The PYO committee would also be very grateful for any additional raffle prize donations - please contact Ann Marie Neave on amneave@gmail.com if you can help.
This weekend will see our Percussion Ensemble and Brass Band perform in The Scottish Youth Championships at Perth Concert Hall. All parents in both bands should have had an email to confirm timings.
The Percussion Ensemble will play on Saturday Morning (23rd) and pupils should meet in the concert hall foyer no later than 9.40am. The time of the ensembles performance is 10.30am with the results announced at approximately 11am. The weather isn’t looking great for Saturday morning so please leave in plenty time to arrive. There are also various road closures due to the Christmas lights switch on.
The Brass Band will play on Sunday Morning (24th) and pupils should meet in the concert hall foyer no later than 9.30am. They will then be taken to the warm up room at 10am. The band will perform on stage at 10.25am and the results are expected to be at approximately 1.30pm. The weather for Sunday is looking better.
If anyone has any queries over the weekend then please contact us here as emails may not be monitored over the weekend. You can also call 07584 385387 and this will direct you through to the Music Co-ordinator who will be able to answer any questions.
Many thanks
Lynsey Paterson
Music Co-ordinator
This weekend will see our Percussion Ensemble and Brass Band perform in The Scottish Youth Championships at Perth Concert Hall. All parents in both bands should have had an email to confirm timings.
The Percussion Ensemble will play on Saturday Morning (23rd) and pupils should meet in the concert hall foyer no later than 9.40am. The time of the ensembles performance is 10.30am with the results announced at approximately 11am. The weather isn’t looking great for Saturday morning so please leave in plenty time to arrive. There are also various road closures due to the Christmas lights switch on.
The Brass Band will play on Sunday Morning (24th) and pupils should meet in the concert hall foyer no later than 9.30am. They will then be taken to the warm up room at 10am. The band will perform on stage at 10.25am and the results are expected to be at approximately 1.30pm. The weather for Sunday is looking better.
If anyone has any queries over the weekend then please contact us here as emails may not be monitored over the weekend. You can also call 07584 385387 and this will direct you through to the Music Co-ordinator who will be able to answer any questions.
Many thanks
Lynsey Paterson
Music Co-ordinator
PYO will be hosting a ceilidh on Saturday, 30 November, 7pm at St Matthew's Church Hall in Perth. Please join us for an evening of fun and dancing. All welcome - attendance is not restricted to PYO members, so please feel free to bring along family and friends!
Tickets (£10 adult; £6 child/student; £25 family up to 5 members) will be available on the door, but can also be purchased in advance during PYO rehearsals at the North Inch Community Campus on Monday 11 November and Monday 18 November between 18.30 and 19.45 OR by paying online and noting "your name - ceilidh" as the reference (name PYO; sort code 60-83-01; account 2035359)
We will also have raffle tickets for sale during rehearsals as well as on the night - Even if you cannot make the ceilidh, could you consider buying some raffle tickets (either to keep or to sell on to others)? Tickets are £1 per ticket/£5 for a book of 5 tickets.
We have a great selection of prizes, which include:
The Young Musicians' Parents' Association (YMPA) invites all parents and carers to their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 6pm on Thursday 21st November at the North Inch Community Campus in the dining hall.
If you would like your interests as the parent or carer of a young musician represented then please come along or get in touch.
The YMPA is run by parents, carers and those with an interest in our aim of raising funds to financially assist the musical activities of the young musicians of Perth and Kinross. The YMPA aims particularly to widen access to the annual Music Camps by subsiding places, as well as supporting the purchase of musical instruments, music books and other resources.
We raise funds through selling programmes and shaking collection buckets at Central Group Concerts and providing refreshments for the Christmas Mulled Wine and Mince Pies Concert, and importantly we decide how to allocate the funds raised to best support our young musicians. We also aim to represent the views of parents and carers.
Currently, we are a very small group of volunteers and would gratefully welcome new supporters so we can do the very best for our young musicians and so that we can more fully represent your views as we face these challenging times of proposed cuts to the Instrumental Music Service.
We look forward to meeting you on the 21st if you can come along, or please get in touch.
Perth and Kinross Young Musicians’ Parents’ Association
Registered Charity in Scotland No SC003208
Email: ympaperth@gmail.com
For the attention of Percussion Ensemble
This is just a gentle reminder that the Percussion ensemble will be having an extra rehearsal in preparation for the upcoming youth championships. Rehearsal will take place this Sunday 3rd November from 1pm-4pm in North Inch Community Campus. Unfortunately, we cannot provide transport to and from this rehearsal but as full attendance as possible would be appreciated.
Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships
The Percussion Ensemble has been entered to compete in this year’s Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships at Perth Concert Hall on Saturday 23 November 2024.
The competition starts at 9.30am and the Percussion Ensemble will be on fourth therefore, arrangements are as follows:
Time of Arrival: 9:40am in the foyer. We will then be allocated a dressing room to store our belongings.
Time of Performance: 10:30am
Results will be announced approximately 11am
Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide transport for the championship.
Can pupils please wear their Central Groups uniform for their performance? Central Groups ties will be provided on the day for any pupils who do not have one.
All pupils taking part are asked to pay £3 for their entry wristbands. Parents and supporters are offered the opportunity to purchase concession price tickets for £5 per adult and £3 for children watching in the audience if ordered through the band before Friday 1 November. Should you wish to purchase your family tickets, and performer wristbands, please email Miss Paterson on lynseypaterson@pkc.gov.uk to request these by Thursday 31 October 2024 and bring money to Central Groups rehearsals as soon as possible.
After 1 November, tickets can be purchased from Perth Concert Hall Box Office via the following link Festival of Brass
Thank you for your support in this and look forward to Perth & Kinross being represented at this National Championship by such a wonderful band.
Kind Regards
Lynsey Paterson
Music Co-ordinator
For the attention of Central Groups Brass Band
Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships
The Brass Band has been entered to compete in this year’s Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 24 November 2024.
The competition starts at 9.30am and the Brass Band will be on second therefore, arrangements are as follows:
Time of Arrival: 9:30am in the foyer
Warm up: 10:00am
Time of Performance: 10:25am
Results will be announced approximately 1.30pm
Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide transport for the championship.
Can pupils please wear their Central Groups uniform for their performance? Dark trousers/skirt, dark shoes, white shirt, central groups/school tie. Central Groups ties will be provided on the day for any pupils who do not have one.
There is no fee for your child to take part in this competition, however, should they wish to be in the audience to watch the results, they will require an entry wristband which can be purchased for £3. Parents and supporters are offered the opportunity to purchase concession price tickets for £5 per adult and £3 for children watching in the audience if ordered through the band before Friday 1 November. Should you wish to purchase your family tickets, and performer wristbands, please email Ms Stewart on elstewart@pkc.gov.uk to request these by Thursday 31 October 2024 and bring money to Central Groups rehearsals as soon as possible.
After 1 November, tickets can be purchased from Perth Concert Hall Box Office via the following link Festival of Brass
It is important that the whole band is in attendance therefore, if your child is unable to attend, please email Ms Stewart as soon as possible on elstewart@pkc.gov.uk in case an alternative player is required to perform your child’s part.
Thank you for your support in this and look forward to Perth & Kinross being represented at this National Championship by such a wonderful band.
Kind Regards
Lynsey Paterson
Music Co-ordinator
Dear Parents and Members of PYO
You are cordially invited to the Annual General Meeting of Perth Youth Orchestra that will take place on Tuesday, 29 October at 7pm at the North Inch Community Campus.
We especially encourage any parents or carers who would like to join the PYO Committee and support the organisation of our orchestra to attend - with a tour planned for summer 2026, parental support will be key over the next 18 months.
If you are interested in joining the committee and would like more information, please contact the PYO president, Susannah Rae (scrae@outlook.com).
The agenda for the AGM is:
PYO President’s Report
PYO Treasurer’s Report
Conductor’s Report
Appointment of the Conductor for 2025
Election of Trustees and Committee Members
Thank you in advance for supporting PYO and your musicians.
Best regards,
Ann Marie Neave
PYO Honorary Secretary