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North Wiltshire Young Musicians
North Wiltshire Young Musicians was established in 1980 by Wiltshire Council
Intermediate Hear and Now (Vocal Ensemble) - Open to years 8 - 13 Minety String Ensemble Junior
Chippenham Junior Wind Minety Strings Wootton Bassett Young Singers - open to Years 4 - 8 The aim of NWYM is to provide facilities on a weekly basis during term-time for young musicians from both primary and secondary schools to experience high quality music making. When ready, the young musicians are carefully guided to a suitable band or orchestra. The pupils join NWYM from across all five towns which form the North Division of Wiltshire, and great efforts are made to distribute performing opportunities. Activities include both one day and residential courses. There is also a commitment to regional and national festivals – musicians in the Junior Strings groups have all played at the Symphony Hall Birmingham. Each group will normally give at least two public performances during the course of a year. We encourage all young musicians whatever their ability to join and enhance their musical education. We are funded mainly by a subscription from each child (except where there is real hardship); on top of this we receive a small amount from the local authority and charitable trusts and grants, individual patrons, donations and of course fund raising. One of our most popular fund raisers is the ‘sponsored 'play' where several groups each play for 30-40 minutes and the children obtain sponsorship for this. NWYM is included within WWYM which is a Registered Charity 1000 800. |
