NCO 2019

Mimu, 10s are done, call tomorrow as there has been a miscommunication. The office would rather know now, so it can be checked and resolved.

Scholarships have been left until very very late in some previous years.

One of my Dd’s Friends hasn’t heard today either for U11’s. Maybe not all out yet....

Pippap1 that made me laugh out loud! I think it is far more likely that I am going to have to email next week to get the sorry news.... (ringing would be just too sad ) the scenario of how to make a sad situation worse....
Nothing in junk folder folkmamma.

Hi mimu, my DD turned 10 about 2 weeks ago and she is in U10, so your DD should be in U10. I don’t know but maybe your DD would be given scholarship by the outstanding audition performance etc(?), so the outcome mail would be sent separately from others?

I know waiting is so frustrating but it is nearly Thursday now. You can ring them after Friday if you would not hear anything by then.

Mimu, check your junk folder??

OK, so if yesterday and today are anything to go by tomorrow will be U12s and Friday U13s. But Harriet's email said we'll all hear by Friday so there needs to be doubling up if Main will hear by Friday too?

So i haven’t had an email yet... DD was 10 two weeks ago (year 5) and auditioned for harp with G5 pieces. I didn’t think she would get in this first time, but we should have heard by now I think? Are results still coming out this evening?

Niggle yay !! I’m so pleased I knew she’d do it this year !!

For those who are disappointed, this is the third year of trying for us, and now successful. 1st year was a no, 2nd year was regionals, and now u11s.

Normal village primary here. And did change teacher when the first one was not really on board.

tea we have a friend who was u12 violin last year, after u10 and u11- he hasn’t yet taken g7.

What about looking for small, local run music festivals to enter for polishing and performing opportunities? X

Congratulations new u11s. Love to those who are disappointed tonight xx

tea The extra provision is really expensive. Our local teacher, who was excellent, recommended that our daughter audition for Royal Academy Primary Academy. We knew very well that we couldn't afford this, but we also knew that there were scholarships and bursaries available. If you don't shoot you don't score was our attitude. Our DD auditioned and was offered a place, and then we applied for a bursary and got a very decent discount. It doesn't make it easy but it does make it possible. Where we live there are zero opportunities for chamber or ensemble playing for primary age kids (or at least for kids her age and her level), and this is what she needed more than the slight improvement in the teaching. She went into the audition process with full knowledge that she might be offered a place but she still might not go. We are now beginning a new round of applying for funds and grants to make up the difference for the academic year 2019-20.

Teabiscuit, is there any local provision for young people? My DS had the opportunity of JD but the local provision is so good we didn't think JD was worth the extra £££. He plays in Orchestras and Wind Bands and does his theory there too. Got 99% in his G5 theory so the teaching is clearly OK! Have a Google to see if there's anything local to you. We pay less than £50 a term for everything - I think that's a bargain compared to JD!

It’s a no for us. Slightly odd email saying it wasn’t the standard email and then positive feedback and saying they very much wanted to see him again.

Congratulations and commiserations to other U11 candidates and good luck to those waiting.

Brilliant news, everyone!

@teabiscuit - which age band is your DS? Also, I wouldn't necessarily worry re no involvement with other music groups. I do agree though - music can be an expensive interest/passion for both money and time. It didn't used to be like that - I had free lessons and orchestras at my primary school when I was a kid.

I think being supportive and interested like you clearly are goes a very long way...I know there are a few trusts that offer to pay fees and loan instruments to promising young musicians.

Teabiscuit I suspect it’s not so much the grade but how they play the pieces... a lot of teachers/auditioners look for potential and musicality. If you’re not happy with his teacher I’d suggest you change teachers. Bad technique can be really hard to unlearn. Do you have a JD near you?

DD is in U11s - she is thrilled! Congratulations to other U11s!

Dd in u11s on violin! She's very happy.

A violin place in the U11 for DD! I can't believe it! :)

Congrats guys!!!! And Yay to team viola!!!!

Regionals aren't a major commitment- they've said 4 full days this year. They're a great part of it x

The email arrived at 1637. DS has a place in the U11 National Orchestra on the viola. I hope you all get to hear soon.

He seems really excited about the residential course in the summer. We're a bit hazy on how the Regional Orchestras work, and the level of commitment required. DS already does a Saturday music school, so the idea of doing on Sundays as well seems like a lot. I think he'd be eligible for the London Juniors.

Any advice, from those who know more than me…?