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Message from Louise Savage – COSMiC Treasurer
It was heartening that the club was able to restart in September 2021 after the enforced break of 18 months and it was good to see members returning and also welcoming new members. Sadly though for various reasons we also lost a significant number of the membership and the club made a loss for 2021/2022.
At the recent AGM, it was agreed that it would be necessary for a fee increase and the new fee structure for September 2022.
I appreciate that these are not easy times financially for everyone but I believe this fee structure still offers excellent value. If you do have any difficulties with making the whole payment in one go then please contact Louise C so we can discuss payment options.
May I please remind you to pay your fees as early in the term as possible as we do have bills throughout each term to cover staff salaries, rent, accountant and insurance as well as other smaller expenses.
You can pay by:
Cash to Louise C at the desk on Saturday mornings.
Cheque payable to Cosmic at the desk on Saturday mornings
BACS: Centre of Somerset Music Club (COSMIC) Support Group
Account Number: 51100487
Sort Code: 60-21-01
Reference: Name and Membership Number (obtainable from Louise C at the desk).
COSMiC term dates from September 2022
The new term for COSMiC will begin on September 17th. Please click the link to see full dates for 22/23
COSMiC Dates 2021/2022
September: 11th, 18st, 25th
October: 2nd, 9th, 16th
November: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Christmas Concert: Dec 4th
January: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
February: 5th, 12th
March: 5th,12th, 19th, 26th
Easter Concert: April 2nd
April: 30th
May: 7th, 14th, 21st
June: 11th, 18th, 25th
Summer Concert: July 2nd
A message from Jamie
I’m just writing to thank you all for the lovely presents and kind words I received recently from you all. What a kind and thoughtful thing to do; I now officially have a wine cellar!
It was great to see the committee and tutors on Zoom to reflect on the last three decades plus. So many lovely and talented individuals have been through the music club, so many friendships formed- it’s simply amazing.
After such a challenging year, it was heartwarming to catch up with so many people’s news and what a privilege it has been to play and conduct alongside you all over the years. I think I was following you, by the way!
As well as the tremendous playing, it is the laughter we shared that stays in my mind. I think of you all and I see hundreds of smiling faces, how marvellous is that?
I just want to send my kindest regards to everyone, thank you for everything you’ve done for me, for the club and I’ll see you all at a gig sometime soon I’m sure. Possibly with the exception of those who emigrated to Australia!
Keep playing, keep smiling and in the words of the world’s greatest ever philosophers Bill and Ted: “Be most excellent to each other”.
Some musical inspiration!
Take care everyone and keep playing!
Classical
Just the Two of Us. Alto. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Fly Me To The Moon. Bb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Series Feature List | Hal Leonard Online
For string players here are some String Orchestra Play Along Gift ideas:
Theory / History
This is a really informative site and certainly not just for children!
Want to improve your music theory knowledge? Try:
The sites listed here are all in the ‘public domain’ and subject to the conditions set by the host sites. We have taken great care in selecting this list but as with all on-line activity we insist that the parents of music club children check that any material is suitable before sharing it with them. Other music retailers and Play-Along type music publishers are available and should be considered when purchasing. Please report any errors to: infocosmicmusic@gmail.com
Important Update
Dear Club Members,
Just to let you know that the guidance on choir and band rehearsals remains prohibitive at present and that Crispin School is not taking room bookings until at least October Half-Term.
We have a range of guidance materials and risk assessments regarding group music making and it is clear that the social aspect of what we do, does make the necessary social distancing extremely challenging.
There seems however, to be extremely positive news coming from medical research so we do hope that we can all be making music together again in the near future.
Everyone at COSMiC hopes you are having a great summer, keep playing and keep safe!
Coronavirus
It is with great reluctance that we have decided to cancel all COSMiC sessions for the foreseeable future. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update you here and on Facebook.
Please stay safe and healthy.
Coronavirus – update
In addition to our earlier advice regarding the Coronavirus.
Please do not attend the club if you are feeling unwell.
Older members, please consider Government advice before attending.
We are having a further consultation on Wednesday to decide whether the club continues as normal. We will let you know via this page and the website.
Thank you.