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Contact Us
Website: www.chilternmusicacademy.org
Email: [email protected]
Postal address: c/o RGS, Amersham Road,
High Wycombe, HP13 6QT
registered charity number 1158146
“Chiltern Music Academy delivers the
kind of vibrant local music making that
most regions can only dream of. It has
been a delight to support them and to
watch their spectacular progress. I am
so proud of everything they do!”
-Nicholas Daniel,
BBC Young Musician of the Year 1980,
oboist, conductor and CMA patron
PERSPECTIVE
CMA continues to be a vibrant place for children, young
people and their families – the buzz is infectious! The
generous support of volunteers and financial donors has
been an essential element of CMA’s journey.
We are now moving from a start-up to a consolidation
phase, and our desire is to develop, renew and
strengthen partnerships to provide more and better
opportunities and excellence for the whole community for
many years to come.
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‘It’s vital for local, talented
string players to be able to
explore and develop their
natural musical gifts. CMA
provides this education
with wonderful creativity
and passion.’
-Lawrence Power,
viola virtuoso and
CMA Patron
Contents
p2 Core Activities
p4 Special Events
p6 Schools
p8 Financials
p10 Community
p12 Perspective
Introduction
2018-2019 was an exciting year for Chiltern
Music Academy, marking the fifth anniversary of
its formation. To celebrate, CMA undertook a
series of concerts in partnership with acclaimed
musicians and writers, showcasing existing
talent and inspiring future generations of young
musicians. StringFest brought the Chiltern
Camerata together with string players of all
ages in wonderful side-by-side performance.
BandFest featured more than 200 wind, brass and percussion
players. The Choral Concert saw the premiere of a newly
commissioned work by Lin Marsh and featured performances by
opera stars and CMA Patrons, Jonathan Veira and Christine Rice.
Throughout the year, CMA continued to provide weekly music-making
activities for more than 450 children and young people aged 4-19 as
well as outreach into schools via our Sing, Perform, Inspire and Big
Noise programmes. 77 children went on tour to the Isle of Wight in
May, and many more were involved in partnership with the Royal Air
Force, RHUL Orchestra, Chiltern Music Therapy and Scannappeal.
The charity is generously supported by volunteers through the Parent
Partnership, at concerts and the regular weekend coffee shop, and
also by those who give their professional time and skill to support
young musicians in rehearsals.
The buzz that has surrounded CMA since its inception five years ago,
shows no sign of diminishing and we look forward to the next five
years and beyond with great anticipation.
Chiltern Music Academy Annual Report Academic Year 2018-2019
Chiltern Music Academy is
an independent centre of
vibrant community music
making. Our passion is the
nurture and support of the
developing musician in
every child, from 4-19 years.
Principal, Andy Rogers
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Mini-Membership
7%
Full Membership
92%
Bursaries1%
CMA MEMBERS
Membership
2018-19 saw in excess of
500 children playing and
singing at CMA. Of these,
484 were regular members.
Bursaries enabled 7 students
to attend; CMA are keen that
financial pressures should
not deter children from
enjoying a musical education.
Springers
Micros...
Minis...
Springers…
Music foundation for the very
young: 34 children aged 4-7
made up the springers
department in 2018-19.
Find Your Forte!
42 children took classes in
Upper Strings, Cello, Double
Bass, Oboe, Bassoon, Brass,
French Horn, Guitar and, new
for 2018-19, Clarinet and
Tuned Percussion.
79% of children found their
forte and have continued with
their instruments.
CORE ACTIVITIES
Springers’ key activities included the
Springers’ Party, which this year
encouraged families to help to look
after our oceans while learning all
about the instruments of orchestra.
“Micro-Springers is the best
children’s activity for miles around!”
- Katherine, CMA mum.
OboeBassoon
Clarinet
Violin/viola
CelloDouble Bass
Brass
French Horn
Percusion
Guitar
FIND YOUR FORTE
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“We are told daily that young people are facing a mental health crisis. Music is one of the most
healing things to experience either passively, as listeners, or actively, as practitioners, and yet
provision in schools for music education has been eroded to near extinction. Thank goodness, then,
for the Chiltern Music Academy, where so many experienced teachers guide students from the very
beginners to the most advanced, who might themselves go on to further study and a professional life
in music!
As a Patron from the inception of CMA, I have been honoured to see this extraordinary family
of musicians grow. Long may they thrive!”
- Christine Rice, Mezzo-soprano and CMA patron
Leaders New to the team this year were Clarinet and Saxophone specialist Francis Mullaly, Acoustic Guitar
teacher Oz Wright, Show Choir leader Tom Noyes and upper strings specialist Natasha Jashari. We
said goodbye to Tamara O’Brien who returned to New Zealand mid-year.
Trustees RGS head master Philip Wayne joined CMA as a trustee in time for this year, bringing the number of
serving trustees up to six.
Patrons Our patrons continue to support and encourage CMA, particularly in this fifth anniversary year. The
Choral Concert was enriched by performances from three international opera singers, two of whom
were CMA Patrons Christine Rice and Jonathan Veira.
Lifetime Achievement
CMA Music Leader John Davie received the red-carpet treatment
when he was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement
Award for exceptional service to music education at the Music
Teachers Awards for Excellence. John has been shaping local
music education for decades, and he is a worthy recipient of the
award. This is the second award bestowed on CMA by Music
Teacher Awards for Excellence, and is testament to our growing
reputation in only five years of operation.
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COMMUNITY
Student Council
16 students made up the council this year: a voice for the students and an energetic, organized team.
Among the issues discussed, the council suggested changes to senior CMA concert dress and
organized a student consultation on the issue; their proposal has now been adopted.
Charity Work Concert Band performed at the Scannappeal Christmas Concert and played carols at Sainsbury’s
where over £1,500 was collected for the appeal.
Senior Wind Band performed at the Riding for the
Disabled Christmas Carol Concert.
Members of Youth Choir entertained the residents
of Butterfly House, the South Bucks Hospice.
Symphony Orchestra invited children with
additional needs to experience the Power of Music, in collaboration with Chiltern Music Therapy.
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130 Parent Partnership The core committee of 6 harnessed the willingness of over 130 volunteers in
2018-19, organising them to provide invaluable support for the musical activities
of CMA. This community of volunteers enhance weekly rehearsals, enable
concerts and events to run smoothly and contribute enormously to the
welcoming community feel of CMA. Thank you.
From Concert Band’s caroling at Sainsbury’s
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Junior CMA
2018-19 included the expansion of the junior department’s
Saturday morning curriculum. More time was allowed for string
players, with Junior Strings extending the length of their sessions
and moving to a larger rehearsal space to accommodate more
students. Junior Orchestra had 71 members and developed well
through the year, proudly representing CMA on tour.
There was also an increase of Chamber Music opportunities for
junior musicians, with the establishment of a Junior string quartet
and a Junior woodwind quintet. Chamber music significantly
develops the musicians at this level, and it is hoped that funds can
be found to expand provision further in the future.
This year saw the introduction of a harp ensemble, and CMA
acquired its first pedal harp. Fundraising continues for a set of
lever harps.
The Recorder Ensemble were awarded joint second place in the
Orpheus Festival for Young Musicians junior ensemble class.
CMA have several students playing in the National Children’s
Orchestra including Megan, who secured a place this year after
starting the French Horn on CMA’s Find Your Forte programme.
Senior CMA
CMA Concert Band took part
in the National Concert Band
Festival again this year. They
earned a Platinum award in
November and a Gold award
in May.
Show Choir moved to a new
time slot on Groovy Tuesdays,
enabling potential cooperation
with the jazz and guitar
departments.
Senior ensembles continue to
perform with excellence. The
cellos of Senior String
Chamber Music were awarded
first place and a performance
cup at the Marlow Festival.
Platinum for Concert Band
Junior String Chamber Music
Cello there!
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SPECIAL EVENTS Concerts
5th
Anniversary Concert Series
Sponsored by Concerto
StringFest * all string players
with the Chiltern Camerata
BandFest * all woodwind,
brass and percussion players
Choral Concert * all singers
with Jonathan Veira, Natasha
Marsh, and Christine Rice
Big Party * whole community
‘Let Us Sing!’ commissioned
from Lin Marsh, this
anniversary song exemplifies
the spirit of CMA. It went on
tour to the Isle of Wight, and
was performed at the Choral
Concert and the Big Party.
Collaborations
The Power of Music
* with Chiltern Music Therapy
Side-By-Side
* Symphony Orchestras of
Royal Holloway University of
London and CMA
* Concert Band with the Band
of the RAF Regiment The Band of the RAF Regiment and CMA Concert Band
Nov
Junior Gala Concert
Senior Gala Concert
Marlow Festival
Dec
StringFest
NCBF (Concert Band)
Christmas Informal
Jan Chamber Concert
Feb Hootenanny
RAF with Concert Band
Mar
Senior Concert
Orpheus Festival
Rotary Concert
Apr BandFest
May Choral Concert
Junior Concert
Jun
Springboard
Senior Orchestra Concert
Summer Gala Concert The Power of Music
Stringfest
Over the first four years
of operation, CMA has
established a varied and
challenging programme
of concerts to enable
each ensemble to strive
for excellence. In this,
our fifth anniversary year,
the programme was
extended to include
celebratory concerts for
vocal and instrumental
families: a chance to
share and inspire, and to
play new and exciting
repertoire together.
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in £143,900
out £165,000
deficit £21,100
Fundraising The Split Infinitive Trust and Honeywell EFG granted money towards the purchase of a mini-bassoon.
Concerto sponsored our 5th anniversary concert series.
Looking ahead to 2019/20, we have secured funding for a pilot string teaching project in local schools,
“Sing and String.” Thanks go to the Garfield Weston Foundation and Joanies Fund.
CMA are also raising money for a set of lever harps to enable us to launch Find Your Forte Harp. In
July, a CMA trustee raised £1,400 through a sponsored skydive for one harp, and an unwanted harp
has been donated by a generous friend. Four more will be required for the class.
£0 £20,000 £40,000 £60,000 £80,000
TUCK SHOP AND MERCHANDISE
OTHER COSTS (E.G. GROUP LESSONS/OFFICE EXPENSES)
CONCERTS AND EVENTS
VENUE HIRE
STAFF
ENSEMBLE LEADERS
Costs
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FINANCIALS The financial details shown below are from the last set of approved accounts: year ending August
2018, our 4th year of operation and therefore part of our start-up phase. CMA aim to set the
membership fee to cover 70% of core costs, making up the difference in general fundraising and ticket
sales. All non-core activities and development, including schools work and instrument purchase and
maintenance, require specific funds to be raised.
Core income =
67% of core
costs
£0 £20,000 £40,000 £60,000 £80,000 £100,000
TUCK SHOP AND MERCHANDISE
FUNDRAISING
OTHER INCOME (E.G. THEORY/GROUP LESSONS)
CONCERTS AND EVENTS
DONATIONS FROM PARENTS
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
Income
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Plans 2019/20:
Collaborations
The Power Of Music,
(Philharmonic Orchestra)
Side-by-side workshops
with the RAF and RHUL
Opera First Performance
Day, Garsington Opera,
July 2020.
Events
Harp Rock café: harp
showcase and workshop
with instrument trials
Competitions
Music For Youth,
(Symphony Orchestra)
Trips
Recorder Consort: Early
Music Festival, London
Tours
Senior tour to Lake
Garda, July 2020
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Isle of Wight Tour
26th- 29th May 2019
“77 people aged 9 to 15, from Intermediate Choir, Junior Jazz
Band, Junior Wind Band and Junior Orchestra, stayed at East
Dene Activity Centre and performed every day. The funniest
concert was in a barn at a donkey sanctuary, with the donkeys
braying in the background! Each day was jam-packed. There
were times when we did activities in groups and times when
we could do what we wanted. Some of the highlights included
a campfire when the leaders played their instruments, and
when we went rock-pooling and did team building activities.
Everyone enjoyed the trip and came home exhausted but
happy. The Isle of Wight tour was a great experience, and I
enjoyed making new friends and playing music with lots of
different people.”
- Lucy, youngest tour member
Rebecca Miller with RHUL and CMA Orchestras
Isle of Wight Tour Party, 2019
Intermediate Choir, Isle of Wight
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SCHOOLS Big Noise 2018
Big Noise is full day of music making for Instrumentalists from year 3-7, designed to bring primary and
secondary music departments together in the creation of a Local Schools’ Orchestra. 276 students
from 22 local schools came together to rehearse in small ability-based groups led by Chiltern Music
Academy tutors, supported by a team of volunteers. The Head Teachers and Governors of the
participating schools joined parents in enjoying the final concert, which included small ensemble
pieces from each group and a Grand Finale massed item.
Big Noise meets multiple needs including:
Encouraging instrumental playing in schools
Creating networks between schools, governors, SLTs and phases
Facilitating the transfer from primary to secondary settings
Supporting secondary school music teachers in engaging with new year 7
musicians early in their first term
276 students from 22 local schools
“The best bit was
playing in the big
orchestra. I learned
how to be confident
and play my best!”
-year 6 student
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Year
Group
Participating Schools Date Number of
children
2 Stokenchurch, Cadmore End, Downley, Lane End, Mary Towerton, Naphill, Radnage, Speen
08.03.2019 258
3 Castlefield, Butler’s Court, High Wycombe C of E, Mary Towerton 26.04.2019 188
4 Kingswood, Little Kingshill, Mary Towerton 07.06.2019 184
5 Princes Risborough, Bledlow Ridge, Hughenden, St. Teresa’s 25.01.2019 112
6 Woodside School, Elageni School, Heatherton School 12.10.2018 141
Sing, Perform, Inspire!
22 schools, 883 pupils and 76 primary-school staff took part in the five inter-school workshops
delivering, modelling and inspiring classroom music teaching. In each three-hour session, children
learnt how to sing a group of inspiring songs musically and with passion, performing to their teachers,
head teachers and governors. Each workshop was led by two specialist choral leaders and a pianist.
NEW for 2019-20: Sing and String
Funding has been secured to undertake a pilot project in three local two-form entry primary schools,
delivering a term of whole-class music lessons with singing, musicianship and an introduction to the
violin, followed by two terms of ‘Find Your Forte Schools’ (small group violin lessons.)