Exeter Children's Orchestra

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Notices and information for ECO members and parents only

ECO DUTY ROTA SUMMER 2011

please arrange your own swaps where necessary, or contact us via the website.

Date

10am - 12pm  ECO Parent

 10am - 12pm   ECO Committee 12pm - 1.15pm    EYO Parent EYO Committee
21.1.12 Edwards Derek Blackburn Ryan Debbie Harrison
28.1.12 James/Glover Claire Farquharson Self Nick Jackson
4.2.12 Griffin-Dave Caroline Rutherfoord Twigg Rachael Shearmur
11.2.12 Harbron Rebecca Michel Adams Ron Delve
18.2.12 Higgs Janet Voce Allen Sarah Clarke
25.2.12 McFadzean/Treweek Deb Hodges Chamberlain-Keen Nick Jackson
3.3.12 McGeorge Hazel Bayley Clarke (Michael) Rachael Shearmur
10.3.12 Mitchell Jenny Gilmour Davis Ron Delve
17.3.12 Mortimer Derek Blackburn Dudley Sarah Clarke
24.3.12 Newman Claire Farquharson Everton Nick Jackson
31.3.12 Newport-Tucker Rebecca Michel Gooddy Rachael Shearmur


 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Director of Music's report 2010-11

 This time last year I was reporting to you on ECO’s 40th anniversary season, including the celebratory concert shared with a German choir, and our amazing trip to Russia which was undoubtedly one of the landmark events in ECO’s history.  So.... how to follow that?  Well, I’m pleased to be able to report that there have also been two pretty remarkable highlights in this past season: our broadcast on Radio 3 in June (about which I’ll write later in this report) and ECO’s official recognition in the shape of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, “the highest honour that can be bestowed upon volunteer groups, equivalent in status to the MBE”.  This honour recognises the work of our volunteer committee-members and office-holders, our unpaid section tutors, and the helpers who drive vans, audit accounts, load and unload our equipment, sell programmes, supervise players.... and all the other people who give their time freely to enable our young musicians to enjoy the ECO experience.  To quote part of the award citation: “The dedicated volunteer committee is well supported by parents, and together they provide a solid and enthusiastic platform upon which the children’s achievements are built”.  By an outrageously underhand trick Sarah secretly nominated me to accept the award from the Lord Lieutenant, but it’s really an award to her and her predecessors, and to all our valued voluntary helpers over many years, without whom ECO wouldn’t be able to function at all, and I wouldn’t be able to do this wonderfully rewarding work.

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Chair's report 2010-11

 

 It’s been another busy but productive year for ECO, and firstly thanks must go to all those who have worked so hard throughout the year.

Richard has completed his 34th year as musical director, and yet again it’s been a great year musically, and I’m sure Richard’s report will reflect this in detail as usual.  

Richard’s also survived being bullied by me this year; I didn’t quite manage to get him to come to Buckingham Palace, but he did accept the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service on ECO’s behalf, and rightly so, as ECO would not be what it is today without him.  Richard gives so much time and effort for the orchestra, and has done so over many years.  Not only that, but he’s also donated a sizable amount of his dog-sitting money to ECO this year, yet another sign of his unfailing commitment to the Orchestra.  Huge thanks to Richard for another year of his hard work.

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Orchestra Merchandise Available!

As part of our fundraising efforts we have a number of ECO products available to buy.  You can purchase these at any rehearsal - just ask a committee member - or at our concerts.

 
eco penECO pens - made of sustainably grown wood £1.50
eco bagECO bags - ideal for keeping all your orchestra things together! £5.00
eco mugsECO colour change mugs - just add hot water for an amazing transformation! £7.50

eco hoody front

eco hoody back 

ECO hoodies - great quality Fruit of the Loom hoodies with our new logo on the front and the ECO web address on the back.   

Available in age 9-11, 12-13, 14-15 and Adult.

Modelled by the beautiful Meg! 

 £12.00
 
 
 

Spanish holiday discount

ECO members and friends - two former orchestra families have converted an Andalucian farming complex into splendid holiday cottages with a pool. They are offering a generous 15% discount on their normal booking prices to ECO members and friends who make a donation to the orchestra. Their website has full details of the accommodation available and looks very tempting indeed. If you are interested in making a booking, pick up the flier available at weekly rehearsals, which has the details of how to claim your discount. "Terms and conditions apply". Many thanks to John, Carol, Terry and Stephanie for thinking of supporting the orchestra in this way!