Friends of the
East Riding Youth Orchestras

Registered Charity No. 529849

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Hello and welcome to the “FERYO” website. This website is to tell you about the Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras and what we do, and more importantly tell you a bit about the Orchestras and Ensembles that the Friends are supporting, what they’re doing, and what events are up and coming—or at least direct you to the links which tell you what the events are.  

Get Pampered 15 May, SWB Rehearsal!

Don’t miss the Friends Pampered Chef party this Tuesday 15th May, at The Hexagon Music Centre in Beverley. The is a Senior Wind Band night so instead of dropping off, why not drop in to join us for a demonstration of Pampered Chef products and enjoy some nibbles and drinks - apparently there may be cake too. 

If you’ve not heard of Pampered Chef, they have some fantastic gismos for the kitchen. Their great quality products make lovely presents if you can bear to part with them. I can certainly recommend them - yes, I ended up keeping more than I parted with...

The Friends will get a donation for every product sold so the more you buy the more you help us. If you can’t join us on the evening, you can still support us by ordering items on-line using this link to the Pamper Chef which maps to Nicola King’s page with the FERYO as host. You’ll see our name in the “Your Organisation” when you click “Our Products” so we get the benefit of your purchases. So go on and pamper yourself and help us too!

Sponsor our running man and the IWB

Nick Riggs is repeating his sponsored run and has asked the members of the Intermediate Wind Band  to join him at Beverley Grammar School  on 17th June . Nick is planning on doing a 50 mile sponsored run (yes that's not a spelling mistake it is fifty miles!).

It’s father’s day and Nick want to be home for his dinner so he’s planning on starting at some unearthly hour in the morning with a friend and they are asking members of the Intermediate Wind Band (and anyone else who would like to join in) to get sponsors and run along with them between 9 and 11.30am, to do a 4 laps of the track each and help encourage Nick to make the full 50 miles. Please help us support Nick’s endeavour. If you can’t get your running shoes on, come along to cheer the runners on—and sponsor them of course!

National Festival success

54° North String Ensemble are heading south. They’ve been invited to the Music For Youth Festival on the 7th July at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Congratulations! Hopefully they can squeeze everyone in ‘cos’ we know they’ll astound the audience there. If you can’t make it all the way to Birmingham, get your tickets early for The Spa, Bridlington on 1st July because they’ve been invited to perform there too. The Friends will, of course, be supporting this fantastic achievement. Well done to all involved.

Jazz and Quiz outstanding!

If you made it to the night, I don’t need to tell you have fantastic it was:- marvellous music, fabulous food, a quintessential quiz and a dabble at dancing too!  If you didn’t get there you missed a treat but you can read about it in the members news letter.

Bakers’ Bank

If you’re a good baker, how about registering with our bakers bank? To find out more check out the link on the Fund Raising page.

Easter Bag Pack—Thanks

Thank you to everyone who helped out at Morrison’s, Beverley on Thursday 5th April.  The team had a cracking day—the were youngest especially brilliant with the smiles and the big ones were very capable packing (and we hear got several crinkle bits of money). So well done to everyone, a fantastic day raising over £1000 towards funds.

Diary Dates

If your little darling has lost the rehearsal sheet or you’re not sure when or where you should be, don’t forget to check out the Rehearsals page. Of course the Concerts are all listed too.

Super Sweeties

If you would mind helping out with tuck shop, please download the tuck shop form, fill it in, and hand it back to a committee member or return it to the tuck shop or if you prefer, fill in this form, save a copy and email a copy back to us.  If you’re willing help at any of the concerts or fund raising events, please get in touch with one of the committee members and let them know when your available.         

Committed?

We’re on the look out for people to help. If you can help out behind the scenes with refreshments, raffles, or events please let us know. If want to find out more about how the Friends runs and you don’t mind committing a couple of hours each half term then we’re looking for Friends members to join the committee.

Even if you don’t want join the committee we still need you to join the Friends, so if you’re not a member yet (or you haven't renewed), just fill in your subscription form and get it back to us as soon as you can.  Don’t forget the membership benefits that you can enjoy while supporting all the fantastic orchestras and ensembles that our kids belong to. Or think about sponsorship—and the benefits that has too.  Just read on to find out some of the good things membership helps to support.

Music matters!

All this success at regional and national level is down to a great Schools Music Service. Of course, our music service is able to offer even more with the support the Friends give but  the opportunities are there because of a hard working Music Service. We - players and audiences - all know how important music is. What’s especially great is how music can transform and enhance both children’s and school’s attainment levels. Music gives individuals and groups with skills and confidence that spill over into all areas of education and life. It’s an important part of a school’s curriculum and in these tough times it’s important to support music in schools and support our Music Service. Download this brochure to find out more, there’s a poster too, and encourage your school to promote music. 

Hire The Hexagon

Need a venue for a one of event or a regular meeting? Have you considered the Hexagon? With excellent facilities and rooms a varying size this might be the location for you. Take a look at the brochure or contact the Schools Music Service on 01482 392680 or email for more details. If you would like to make a booking you can download a booking form from here and email it to the SMS.