Out of this World
Professional musicians from the Leap Ensemble
4 leaders from Birmingham Conservatoire of Music
Chamber Music, Composition, Creative Music Making
Mini Planets (Gustav Holst)
Dear Young Musician,
Rarely do you get the opportunity to work alongside professional musicians - let alone up to 16
professional musicians! GM has joined forces with the Birmingham Conservatoire of Music to
provide young musicians (grade 3 to advanced) with the opportunity to create music, perform, and
learn from the professionals.
Tuesday 11th April 10.00 – 4.00pm
Wednesday 12th April 10.00 – 5.00pm (to include informal concert at 5.00pm)
Sir Thomas Rich’s School
Younger players (grades 3 – 5) will be able to access a range of opportunities including creative
music workshops, composition, Q&A sessions with professional players and an opportunity to
work alongside our visitors in a performance of Holst’s mini planets suite, a work specially
commissioned by Gloucestershire Music from the pen of Matt Kingston.
Our more advanced musicians (grade 6+) will focus on chamber classes, Q&A sessions with
professional players and technical workshops, and assist in the performance of Holst’s Mini
Planets Suite. They will benefit from learning new technical skills and composition, particularly
useful if studying GCSE or A level Music.
‘Out of this world’ will feature four lead practitioners from Birmingham Conservatoire and the LEAP
Ensemble. A unique opportunity for young players to work alongside professional and semiprofessional musicians, raising aspirations and inspiring young musicians to fulfil their musical
journeys.
Yours sincerely,
Steven Legge
Extended Learning & Provisions Manager
Gloucestershire Music - Tel: 01452 330300
Birmingham Conservatoire’s LEAP Ensemble is a group dedicated to providing inspirational opportunities
for young people to access high quality interactive performances, side-by- side rehearsals, workshops,
classes and creative music sessions.
The ensemble works with partners in education settings, such as schools and music services and with a
diverse range of community organisations. The ensemble is formed from advanced current Conservatoire
students that value learning and participation as part of their future careers as musicians. The ensemble
also features recent graduates of the Conservatoire that are making an impact within their respective areas
of performance and education.
At the amazing price of just £50.00 (£25.00 for bursary applicants) for this two-day course for
Gloucestershire Music membership card-holders, and £60.00 for non-members this is an opportunity not to
be missed!
Simply detach and complete the booking form overleaf, and send or take it with payment to the address
below to secure your place. Cheques should be made payable to GCC. Confirmation of your place will be
confirmed after payment has been received.
APPLYING FOR A BURSARY
To qualify you must currently be in receipt of any one of the following:
* Income Support * Income Based Job Seeker’s Allowance * Income related Employment & Support Allowance * Support under part 6 of the
Immigration & Asylum Act 1999 * The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
* Child Tax Credit, provided they are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit, and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190 as
assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). (Where a parent is entitled to Working Tax Credit Run-on - the payment someone
receives for the 4 weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit—their children are entitled to free school meals. Children who receive a
qualifying benefit in their own right are also eligible to receive free school meals). Confirmation of Benefit - please tick and attach appropriate
paperwork
I have applied for and have been granted Free School Meals. (Please provide a photocopy of your letter of entitlement from Shire Hall)
A photocopy of all pages of the Inland Revenue form which begins TC60__ This form must show that you are receiving Child Tax Credit and that
your Child Tax Credit added to you total annual income is below £16,190 as at 5th April 2016 . I certify that the information given is correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if my benefit stops I have to inform the Music Service immediately.
Signature of Applicant ………………………………………………………. ……...
Date …………………………………...
GLOUCESTERSHIRE MUSIC
COLWELL ARTS CENTRE
DERBY ROAD
GLOUCESTER GL1 4AD
'Out of this World’ booking form
GM Members
Name of student
Membership card no.
Non-GM Members
Name of student
Address
Parent’s email address
Parents home telephone and mobile
School
Instrument and Grade
Date of Birth / Current Age / School Year
Instrumental Teacher
Health Issues / Special Requirements
Please make us aware of any health issues
(including medication that your child carries
with them)
Free Time (for those aged 12 and over)
Please delete*
During music courses and trips, there will be a small amount of free time. Please can you
confirm that you are happy for your child to be unaccompanied during free time? We
always advise students to stay in groups of 3 or more and to sign in / out of the building if
they leave site.
YES / NO
Photos
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GM and other organisations sometimes take videos or photos. Please can you confirm if
YES / NO
you are happy for your child to have their photo / video taken for use in future advertising.