Ensembles

No audition is necessary just enthusiasm and an enjoyment of singing. Simon Sundermann the conductor, is committed to training the voice as well as preparing for concerts and exploring a varied and wide ranging repertoire.

Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 9.30 pm.

WHEN: Thursdays every alternative week, 19:30 - 21:00

WHERE: BYMT Concert Hall

WHO CAN APPLY: All piano playing adults out there who are interested in performing in a group, as soloists or in ensembles, and wish to do so together with their peers. This will be a regular performing opportunities class, and will incorporate Master classes with guests tutors from all London colleges and various concert pianists. There will be also at least one show-case concert per term.

COST: £90 per term (6 x 90 minutes sessions)

This popular group meets as part of the chamber music scheme each Tuesday 5.00 - 6.00pm, playing concert and contest repertoire, as well as popular selections.

Choir open to boys and girls in school years 6 - 9.

Members of Bromley Youth Junior Choir transfer at the start of Year 6. All new members are heard by the director in order to place them in the choir.

Rehearsals are on WEDNESDAYS from 5.30 to 7.00pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre. No audition necessary.

Gives top quality training and experience to the best young players who attend the Saturday Morning Music Centres. Regularly performs in prestigious venues in this country and tours abroad annually, participating in many Festivals and competitions.

Admission is by invitation only.

Rehearsals are on FRIDAYS at Bromley Youth Music Centre from 4.30pm-6.30pm

Dates for your Diary

Sunday 26 February, 6.00pm    St. John's, Smith Square with BYCB

11-14 April   Easter Holiday Course & Concert, Mozart Requiem with BYMT Adult Choir

Monday 14 May, 8.00pm   St. George's Church Beckenham, St. George's Arts Festival

Thursday 7 June, 9am-5.30pm   CD recording, The Ravensbourne

Tuesday 3rd July, 1.00pm   Lunchtime Concert, The Fairfield

11-19 July   Tour

Gives top quality training and experience to the best young players who attend the Saturday Morning Music Centres. Regularly performs in prestigious venues in this country and tours abroad annually, participating in many Festivals and competitions.

Admission is by invitation only.

Rehearsals are on FRIDAYS at Bromley Youth Music Centre from 7.00pm-9.15pm

LATEST INFORMATION

We have been offered the chance to do some bag packing and (weather permitting) some busking at Waitrose Beckenham on Sunday 29^th April.  We will need band members to volunteer for a two-hour time slot between 10am and 4pm.  This is a great fundraising opportunity so please encourage your son or daughter to come along if at all possible.  There will be sign-up sheets at band practice on both 20^th and 27^th April. 

Information about other upcoming fundraising events will follow soon.  As always, many thanks for your continued support.

BYCB Fundraising Committee

Dates for your Diary

Saturday 19 May, 7.00.pm   St George's Church Beckenham, St. George's Arts Festival

Friday 8 June, 9am-5.30pm   CD Recording, Langley Park Boys School

Saturday 23 June, 3.30pm   Leavers Concert with BYMT Junior Band, Langley Park Boys School Concert Hall

Sunday 8 July, 3.30pm   Outdoor Concert & Garden Party, BYMT

11 - 20 July    Tour to Slovenia and Italy

Open to children aged 6 - 11 years. No audition necessary. Rehearsals are on THURSDAYS 4.15-5.15pm at Bromley Youth Music Centr.

Provides choral singing experience at the highest level for young singers in school years 10-13. The choir performs the full range of choral music, including major works.

Admission is by recommendation and audition.Young tenors and basses are especially encouraged to join this SATB choir : boy trebles and altos transfer to BYCC from BYSC when their voices change.

Rehearsals are on THURSDAYS from 5:45 - 7.15pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

BYMSE is a small string ensemble made up of some of BYMT’s talented younger string players. Its two-fold aim is to explore some of the more ambitious string repertoire than is possible with the larger Saturday groups, and develop chamber music playing skills - this ensemble often performs without a conductor. Entry is by invitation.

Intensive training is given to selected musicians in the demanding art of chamber music.

Admission is by invitation only.

Rehearsals take place at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Open to beginner string players (6 months of tuition) up to approx. Grade 1 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on TUESDAYS from 4.00pm-5.15pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Open to string players of approx. Grade 1-3 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on TUESDAYS from 5.30pm-6.30pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Open to brass and percussion players of approx. Grade 1-4 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on THURSDAYS from 4.15pm-5.30pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Principally the same structure as the Senior Musical Theatre group but aimed at a younger age-range. The show in the summer term will in most cases not be a full musical, but excerpts or a more ‘Moulin Rouge’ style production where participants are very much involved in the creation of the final product themselves. The performance will be on the same night and on the same stage as the Senior Musical Theatre. Members of the Junior Musical Theatre group will be given a very good foundation for transition into the Senior group.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 5.30 – 6.45 pm.

Open to woodwind players of approx. Grade 1-4 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on MONDAYS from 4.30pm-6pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

WHEN: SATURDAYS from 11am till 12pm

WHERE: Bromley Youth Music Trust, Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8AA

WHO CAN APPLY:
All piano players age between 6 and 12
All standards - from a beginner to any grade

WHAT IS IT ABOUT:

A course for the younger pianists in which we provide innovative and fun ways to learn all about the piano - how to tame this big and beautiful instrument in the best and most accomplished way.

FEE:

£80 per term

This newly formed group consists of saxophones, trumpets and trombones, as well as a full 5-piece rhythm section. The Big Band plays a wide range of jazz based music, ranging from Latino and Afro-Cuban to swing, as well as rock. Rehearsals are directed by Mr Brinkley and Mr O' Shea,  7.00 - 8.00 pm on Wednesdays at BYMT.

Open to beginner string players (6 months of tuition) up to approx. Grade 3 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on TUESDAYS from 4.00pm-5.00pm at Royston Primary School, High Street, Penge.

WHEN: Thursdays every alternative week, 19:30 - 20:30

WHERE: Bromley Youth Music Trust, Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8AA

WHAT IS IT ABOUT:
Solo and Ensemble performance course for all young pianists who have achieved grade 4 and above standard.

Admission is by audition and there is strong competition for places.

Rehearsals at Langley Park Boys School from 9:15 - 12:20

Admission is by audition and there is strong competition for places.

Rehearsals at Langley Park Boys School from 9:15 - 12:20

Admission is by audition and there is strong competition for places.

Rehearsals at the Music Centre from 9:00 - 12:00

Admission is by audition and there is strong competition for places.

Rehearsals at the Music Centre from 9:00 - 12:00

Admission is by audition and there is strong competition for places.

Rehearsals at Langley Park Boys School from 9:15 - 12:30

Admission is by audition and there is strong competition for places.

Rehearsals at the Music Centre from 9:00 - 11:45

Open to wind, brass and percussion players. The standard is approx Grade 3-5. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on WEDNESDAYS from 7.00pm-8.30pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Members work towards the production of a Musical that will be performed at the beginning of the summer term. The first term usually focuses on stage/craft skills as well as a considerable amount of singing. This term will also be used to determine the solo parts. The second term focuses on the actual production of the musical (staging / music). After an intensive rehearsal week culminating in the performance(s) of the show in the third term, participants work towards taking part in a ‘Cabaret Evening’ (as a group or soloists) and further develop aspects of the theatre / music world like auditioning for example.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7.00 – 8.30pm