All aspects of orchestral training
Established 50 years ago, SEYSO is a cross-schools organisation set up to give aspiring young musicians all manner of orchestral training and the thrill of participating and performing in a full symphony orchestra.
SEYSO’s theme for 2018-19 is Music from around the World. With a number of guest directors along the way, SEYSO’s programme is a compelling study of music from different cultures around the world, including European, Russian, Indian, African, American and Reggae.
Events in the next few months :
A Hamper of Christmas Music from Around the World
Thursday 20th December 10.30am-1pm & 1.45pm-4pm
Friday 21st December 10.30am-1pm & 1.45pm-4pm
Rayleigh Evangelical Church
Saturday 22nd December 10.30am-1pm & 1.45pm-4pm
Saturday 22nd December 7.30pm Concert
Southend High School for Boys
Annual Provision
8 workshops
Typically Sunday afternoons at the end of September, October, November,
January, February, March, May and June. Repertoire is studied in
sectionals and full orchestra with a short performance to parents and
friends at the end of the afternoon, to which both SEYSO and SEYTO
contribute.
3 courses with major public performances
Typically at Christmas, Easter and Summer. SEYSO courses are usually
over 3 to 5 days, with SEYTO over 2 to 5 days on the same premises.
Special events
We have performed at private functions and in special events to help raise funds for charity. We have played on Southend Pier, at the Southend Bandstand, in the barn of a local farm (with a picnic supper to follow), and we’ve teamed up with other performing groups at churches, theatres, schools and other venues across the South Essex area.
Membership
Membership of SEYSO is £100 per academic year or, for SEYTO, just £65 per year.
Membership renewals become due on 31st August. A pro-rota charge is
made for individuals joining part way through the academic year.
There is 20% discount for younger siblings and no charge to students who
have left secondary school, with whom we like to keep contact and
invite back to take part in events between terms like the famous
Christmas Concert on 23rd December.
Newcomers are charged (a reimbursable) £5 per morning or afternoon trial session.
Fees should be paid by cheque, made payable to SEYSO, and posted or handed to a member of staff. Alternatively, you can hand your fees in at the registration desk at a Sunday workshop.
If you have difficulty paying the subscription then it is possible to pay :
1. In three instalments. The first instalment should be paid by 30th September. Subsequent payments should be made by means of post-dated cheques handed in with the first instalment. These will be presented to the bank as their dates are reached. (20% reduction for younger siblings does not apply.)
2. By monthly standing order. For the eleven months from October to August next year, SEYSO membership is £9.25 a month and SEYTO membership is only £6.00 a month.
SEYSO / SEYTO Members’ Information – Events in detail
(*SEYTO Repertoire workshop start times 1.45pm)
Orchestral workshops
Sunday 30th September 2018 1.15pm – 5pm (SEYTO start 1.45pm)
Southend High School for Boys (Music Block), Prittlewell Chase, Southend, SS0 0RG
Sunday 28th October 2018 1.15pm – 5pm (SEYTO start 1.45pm)
The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Rayleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 9BY Directions
Charity Concert of Music from Around the World
Saturday 3rd November 2018 7.30pm
Mill Hall, Rayleigh
ESSEX CONCERT ORCHESTRA
Orchestral workshop
Sunday 25th November 2018 1.15pm – 5pm (SEYTO start 1.45pm)
The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Rayleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 9BY Directions
A Christmas Hamper
Sat 22nd December 2018 7.30pm
Southend High School for Boys (Music Block), Prittlewell Chase, Southend, SS0 0RG
Orchestral workshops
Sunday 27th January 2019 1.15pm – 5pm (SEYTO start 1.45pm)
The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Rayleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 9BY Directions
Sunday 24th February 2019 1.15pm – 5pm (SEYTO start 1.45pm)
The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Rayleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 9BY Directions
Listen with Mother: A Matinee for Mothers’ Day
Sunday 31st March 2019 4.00pm
Crowstone St George’s Church, Westcliff-on-Sea
SOUTH ESSEX YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SOUTHEND BOYS’ & GIRLS’ CHOIRS
Orchestral workshops
Sunday 1.15pm – 5pm (SEYTO start 1.45pm)
The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Rayleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 9BY Directions
Southend High School for Boys (Music Block), Prittlewell Chase, Southend, SS0 0RG