The BYMT Network - Patrons' Scheme
"Music changes lives"

The Patrons' Scheme is dedicated to encouraging music making for all the young people of Bromley.

Our aims are to;

• increase the range of music provision to appeal to young people of all backgrounds
• provide greater local access to music in Bromley
• stimulate youth music generally in the UK by providing a beacon of success in Bromley.

Of course, BYMT will strive to continue the traditional depth and quality of classical music teaching and performance.

We will achieve these aims by funding BYMT projects and initiatives, which normal funding would not allow, and by working with other music services to share the achievements in Bromley.

The excellence of provision of music for young people in Bromley is well known. Through the work of BYMT a significant proportion of the young people in the Borough learn to play and sing and have fun developing their skills in many ensembles suited to all abilities. From the smallest beginnings to performance at an international prize winning level, there are opportunities to participate. But there is much more that we could do. For example, we could provide other kinds of music which would appeal to young people beyond classical music.

BYMT has shown how the provision of music theatre and music technology has drawn in young people who otherwise would not have been involved. We believe satellite centres providing a variety of approaches to music could draw in even more young people, and, introduce them to classical music too. We could also do more for special needs music. In addition, through our alumni association of ex pupils of BYMT we hope to tap into their talent by providing role models for our young people.

We would like your help by becoming a Patron of the BYMT Network. There are several levels of support, each with its set of benefits as follows;

Bronze Patron £50 pa

Bronze Patrons will receive a regular news letter plus acknowledgement in all programmes.

Silver Patron £100 pa

Silver Patrons will receive the above plus 2 tickets to each BYCB and BYCO concerts

Gold Patron £200 pa

Gold Patrons will receive the above plus 2 tickets to Friends of Bromley Youth Music Symphony Concerts and VIP receptions

Platinum Patron £500 pa

Platinum Patrons will receive the above plus invitations to the annual Trotman Competition, 2 tickets to fBYM Symphony concerts and Fairfield Hall concerts and VIP receptions, and named sponsorship of a Principal Player's Chair in the Symphony Orchestra.

Lifetime Patron £5,000

Lifetime Patron will receive all of the above plus a package of specially tailored benefits. If you are interested in becoming a Lifetime Patron, please contact us.

So, will you now make a committment to supporting the work of BYMT network and help bring the delight of music, which you or yours have experienced, to an even wider circle of young people in the next generation?

You can buy one-year membership for the Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze schemes online. If you prefer, or if you would like to apply to become a Lifetime Patron, you can download and print an application form by clicking here, or pick one up at the Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Finally, if you would like to Gift Aid your donation - which increases its value by 28% at no cost to you by enabling us to reclaim tax - don't forget to fill in the relevent section on our payment pages, or on the application form.

Thank you.

Mike Purton
Principal, Bromley Youth Music Trust