Music for Youth Competition

Congratulations to CYS for their performance at the Music for Youth Competition on Saturday 17th March 2012

Here’s what the adjudicator wrote about their playing:

1. J’ai du Bon Violon: Played with energy and a sense of ensemble. Varied dynamics and temp were unanimous – well done. A well finished, quality performance.

2. A real sense of communication here: between parts, between yourselves and your conductor and most of all to the audience. Very controlled but also expressive. Well done!

3. Great change of mood and style. You really mastered the Latin-American rhythms too and I was impressed with your sense of ensemble. Classy vibrant ending!

Next steps: Really dig in on those groovy rhythms (even when you are in the ‘backing group’) You have got all the rhythms up to a high standard try and give them more edge now.

 

 

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Chelmsford Competitive Music Festival

Congratulations to Chelmsford Young Strings for their performance on Friday 4th November at the Chelmsford Music Festival. The orchestra was awarded a mark of 93% by the adjudicator Edward Wellman.

CYS will perform at the Prizewinners Concert on Friday 25th November at Hylands School.

Adjudicator’s comments

1. J’ai du bon Violin: Dynamics – great. Feels Stately and well known

2. Au Clair de la Lune: Interesting to pass the tune about. You deal with accompanyng each other weell. Very nice blended sound

3. Aloutte: this is your best. Fun and happy! Last line really stylish!

Try to keep the good work going, just watch the ends of notes.

A really great performance!

Edward Wellman

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Chelmsford Music Festival

Chelmsford Young Strings appearance at the Chelmsford Music Festival has been set for 6.30pm on Friday 4th November. The competition will take place at St Cedds School (New London Road).  The orchestra will play 3 movements from a French Suite.

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The J’s Hospice

www.thejshospice.org.uk/

Chelmsford Young Strings will be appearing on Saturday 10th December 2011 at Sainsbury’s in Boreham in aid of The J’s Hospice.

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Altogether Now Festival

http://www.Altogether-Now.co.uk

Chelmsford Young Strings (2010 – 2011) have been invited to take part in the ‘Altogether Now Festival’ on Sunday 18th September 2011 in High Chelmer Shopping Centre.

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Open Rehearsal

Chelmsford Young Strings will be holding an Open Rehearsal on Monday 27th June between 5pm and 6.30pm. This is a taster session for any string players out there who may be thinking of joining us in September 2011. You will have a chance to meet the members and tutors and play some great music. There will be a short concert after the rehearsal so your parents can hear what we have practiced. If you are around grade 1 (or higher) and would like to take part then drop me an email at naomipoole@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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