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NYMT/BYMT 2021 (2)

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 21/04/2021 07:14

Continuation of the NYMT/BYMT 2021 thread because the other one got full!!!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/04/2021 20:41

Hi @flussymummy !! What do your musicians play? My DD13 is playing viola 😍

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flussymummy · 25/04/2021 20:28

Hello everyone! Apologies, I’ve been lurking on here for a while- thank you so much for the useful info, it’s been very helpful. Two more Hunchback musicians here, girls aged 13 and 11 (and super-excited!)
Our younger daughter had a final recall for an onstage part in Henrietta- can we safely assume that it’s a “no” now, do you think? She has very little acting/dance experience (though a very strong music background) so we were rather taken aback that she got so far to be honest, but we’re now rather confused not to have heard anything!

Montimom · 25/04/2021 20:08

@Biscuitsneeded oh I’m delighted for your DS, what a rollercoaster though, but hopefully now the news is good he can just enjoy it. My dd got Hunchback too and is very excited. Keeping fingers and toes crossed for anyone still waiting to hear

Alakazam8 · 25/04/2021 19:36

Well done @Biscuitsneeded after all that long wait!

minimits · 25/04/2021 19:18

Fab news @BiscuitsneededSmile and keeping everything crossed for those still waiting to hear.

Yr10mom · 25/04/2021 19:18

Well done for the yes’s today and fingers crossed the no’s this time round get workshops etc. it’s quite a rollercoaster!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/04/2021 19:15

Absolutely wonderful news for @Biscuitsneeded !! So thrilled for you and for DS! Super excited xxx

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allhailthebrain · 25/04/2021 19:12

Great news @Biscuitsneeded - I think I've lost the plot as I thought he was up for Billy, d'oh!! Well done to him!!

I hope you get the right result for all her fab efforts @Alakazam8 - good luck!

Pinkstargazer12 · 25/04/2021 19:05

No’s not jo’s!!

Pinkstargazer12 · 25/04/2021 19:04

Wonderful news @Biscuitsneeded and hope the jo’s haven’t been too painful. We are still waiting, DD knows it will be a no, but really wants the closure. Is anyone else still waiting?

Comefromaway · 25/04/2021 18:54

Nice to hear more good news.

Biscuitsneeded · 25/04/2021 18:48

So sorry to hear about the nos. It's been a tough weekend. The update from here is that DS got an email late this pm when we'd kind of put it all to back of our minds as we thought the result was now obvious - to offer him ensemble in Hunchback! He's completely bowled over and so, so happy - and quite a bit bemused. I expect he's been given a place vacated by somebody who declined, so we'll forever be grateful to that person, but what a rollercoaster.

Alakazam8 · 25/04/2021 17:33

Thanks for good luck messages. Dd did well today especially on the singing so all well here. Just got to wait now so we’ll see. Agree a bit with what has been said about inclusivity. Some dc applied this year specifically because there was an ‘inclusive’ production, thinking it would be fully inclusive. I’m not sure how accurate that perception was really but have heard that they intend to embrace and prioritise inclusivity going forward so gives dc hope for future years.

Newgirls · 25/04/2021 17:18

@DorotheaDiamond

So did we...except as dear something that isnt dds name!!

Underimpressed would be an understatement

Oh that’s not good

We got two emails about performer saying thanks for recall etc which she didn’t do 🤷‍♀️ human error I guess with all those videos to deal with

allhailthebrain · 25/04/2021 17:09

Sorry to hear of the no emails guys - I'm glad they're asking to keep those musicians on their radar.

Super tough year and those with recalls really did do super well! Next year I hope things will be more normal, more places will be available - and they're always keen to see people who have been recalled again a year later. Kids change so much, as do the shows!

Good luck to those with BYMT places on the cards.

Any news @Biscuitsneeded?

DorotheaDiamond · 25/04/2021 17:06

So did we...except as dear something that isnt dds name!!

Underimpressed would be an understatement

Newgirls · 25/04/2021 17:01

We got the no for musicians saying very impressed, go on their list etc so hopefully when’s she left older 👍

Comefromaway · 25/04/2021 16:49

Does directory of musicians mean they’ll email you about next year’s shows I wonder.

The no email was very nice and seemed personal (though I’m sure it’s standard wording).

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/04/2021 16:48

Ps interesting that they have a directory of musicians and sounds super positive that they've asked to add DS to it. I'm sure he will be successful in future years xx

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/04/2021 16:47

Sorry @Janet25 . With losing a show there are so few needed this year, it's a super tough year. DD is lucky being a string player, there are always more of them...

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Janet25 · 25/04/2021 16:41

No from NYMT here for musician for DS, but lovely email back and asked to keep details on their directory of musicians. We have a place offered with BYMT anyway which he will be taking up.

Comefromaway · 25/04/2021 16:38

I’m not at home so I’ll tell him in person when we get back.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/04/2021 16:35

Really sorry to hear that @Comefromaway. I hope he'll try again xx

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Comefromaway · 25/04/2021 16:30

Just got the expected no.

It was very nicely worded.

Comefromaway · 25/04/2021 16:26

At least some updates are trickling through.

Nothing here yet.