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PLAY AS YOU GO
MUSIC DAY

WHEN: Saturday 20th April 2024 / 10am - 4pm
WHERE: Barlanark Community Centre, Glasgow, G33 4RZ

Please take some time to read through all the info on this page before signing up.

Free to attend but you will need to sign up by Sunday 31st March. 
​We may not be able to offer a space to everyone who would like to take part, however we will try our best!

You should receive an email confirming your place has been confirmed by Fri 7th April.  
This email will also provide links to your music as well as any other important information.

If you have any other questions or concerns you'd like to ask before signing up please email us at events@gccb.co.uk

HOW DO I GET THERE?

By Car - A few minutes from the Glasgow Fort exit of M8. 
There is car parking at the venue.

By Train - Nearest train station is Garrowhill (5 mins walk)

By Bus - no. 38E Ballieston or no. 41 Easterhouse,
stop outside Greyfriars Church on Edinburgh Road
 

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY?

On they day we will rehearse through 5 pieces, all of which are written in 5 parts.  This means that even if you are the only person playing your instrument that day there is a good chance someone else on another instrument will be playing exactly the same as you, so don't panic!

The rehearsals will be split into morning and afternoon sessions, with breaks spread throughout the day.  Our conductor, Alastair, will guide you through, and be more than happy to answer any questions if you get stuck.  Our Music Creator, Finn (find out about our Adopt a Music Creator project here), will also be helping to make the musical magic happen!

At the end of the rehearsal we will play the pieces as they would be played in a concert, from beginning to end, not stopping even if there are mistakes!  This will not be an official concert, but you are welcome to invite any friends or family to come along to listen to the playthrough.  It is a good opportunity for those who may be unable to attend a more formal concert such as small children, or those with additional needs to come along .

The day is funded by GCCB, along with a subsidy from Making Music as part of our Adopt a Music Creator project, and so free to attend.  However, any donation you feel you would like to make on the day would be really appreciated.

WHERE DO I FIND MY MUSIC?

You will receive a copy of your music via the confirmation email, you should receive this by Sun 7th April. 
Please print your own part and bring this along with you on the day.  If you have any difficulty doing this please let us know as soon as possible.

DO:

Download and print your music to bring with you. 

 

Have a look through before the day, but don't worry if you find any parts tricky!

DON'T:

Try and view music on your phone - it will make your life very difficult!  

 

Either use a large format tablet (and a very strong music stand), or good old fashioned paper copies.

DON'T:

Share the music.  All original copies owned by GCCB and copies provided for the purpose of this event only.

WHEN'S LUNCH?!

The plan for the day may be subject to change, but as a rough guide we'd estimate the following timings:
 
Hall open/Registration from 9.45am

Morning rehearsal 10am -12.30pm
(break around 11am)

Lunch 12.30pm - 1.15pm

Afternoon rehearsal 1.15 pm - 3.15pm
(break around 2pm)

Play through 3.30pm - 4.00pm
You are welcome to invite friends and family to come along during this time.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

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  • Your instrument

  • A music stand

  • A copy of your music 

  • A pencil

  • Packed lunch (there are also a couple of shops nearby)

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We will provide seats to sit on, tea/coffee and cakes, and a conductor.

 

Remember to leave your nerves, fears and worries at home - the day is designed to be a relaxed environment where you can have fun, meet some people, play some duff notes, play some excellent notes, build your confidence in playing in groups and have an all round wonderful time playing music.

ANYTHING ELSE?
If you think we've missed anything or have any other questions at all please send us an email at events@gccb.co.uk.
There will be people available to help you out on the day too.

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