Cornwall Music Service Trust (CMST) Statement to all Students, Parents, Guardians and Educational Settings - Reference: Coronavirus: Covid-19 March 18, 2020
Dear All,
The past 48 hours has seen a huge escalation in the Coronavirus pandemic. This has meant that many educational establishments are not allowing visiting professionals or contractors into their settings whilst they endeavour to remain open.
Understandably some CMST staff have been asked to not attend or have been refused entry to their respective schools, colleges and other educational settings. These settings are in turn facing many challenges with reduced staffing levels, pupils having to stay at home due to self isolation and many other issues all of which have led to partial school closures.
As the pandemic develops I am sure that more educational settings will be forced to close and ultimately a Government led closure could follow. Please ensure that in the event of school closures that every effort has been made to bring personal instruments home.
For CMST this undoubtedly will lead to an interruption to our teaching delivery. However, plans and measures are already being implemented to continue, through creative and innovative approaches, the music education for our students. This will be a range of strategies for example online learning, pre-recorded video sessions, future workshops (when appropriate) etc. that will attempt to fulfill our educational and teaching commitments to our learners.
In terms of finance, I appreciate that we are all going to face challenging times. If you have fees that are outstanding please endeavour to settle your account as soon as possible. If you have concerns, please contact our office to discuss options that will be able to help support you. Please be aware, in light of the aforementioned strategies, that invoices will be issued for the next academic term in line with our usual practices.
We are liaising closely with all partners, including educational settings, to address any potential under delivery and again, will endeavour to fulfill our obligations to customers.
Gareth Churcher MA, LTCL (Hons), MAAT - Head of Service Cornwall Music Service Trust
Cornwall Flute Festival - due to take place this weekend (14th/15th March 2020) - has been postponed. We are hopeful that the event can be rescheduled for later in the year - perhaps in June although this will be kept under review.
Karen Frost and Janet Elston were thrilled to receive the GOLD Award on behalf of CMST at the Healthy Workplace Awards Ceremony in Wadebridge this morning. Karen says “ a happy and healthy workforce is good for everyone. Staff value the healthy initiatives we offer and they are well supported. If we can help people live happier, healthier lives, then it’s worth all the effort”.
As part of this weekend’s Cornwall Horn Festival there is an opportunity to be in the audience for a demonstration and talk by the UK’s premier jazz French Horn player Jim Rattigan together with our very own Jacqueline Kershaw. Saturday 29th February, 11:30 am - 12:15 pm, Truro School Chapel. Free admission with a retiring collection.
An opportunity for singers to perform for a chance to be awarded up to £1000 to help them with their studies.
The Cornwall Music Service Trust has teamed up with Ucan Play to offer great prices on a wide range of instruments, with expert advice and high-quality aftercare. Choosing the right instrument - with the help of your teacher - can make a huge difference to your progress.
CMST recommends trying instruments out before buying wherever possible. Where online purchase is preferred you can benefit from great prices and support through our Ucan Play portal - on a wide selection of instruments carefully chosen by our music teachers.
To view prices please create an account (selecting Cornwall Music Service Trust as your ‘AIMS hub’), by choosing ‘My Account’ from the dropdown many on your phone or tablet, or clicking on the account symbol on the menu bar and registering.
You can then return to ucanplay.org.uk/cmst directly or via the dropdown menu link to browse and purchase online.
CMST is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our ever growing team in North Cornwall/West Devon. In particular, we are looking for a drum/percussion teacher to immediately take on some work in the Holsworthy area with a view to expanding this provision in the surrounding area.
Please express your interest to Georgina Bridle (Area Lead - North Cornwall) in writing to gbridle@cornwallmusicservicetrust.org
Cornwall Flute Festival takes place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March 2020 at Truro School. For further information please see the posters, below. For an application form to take part in the festival please click here.
As part of the festival, a recital will be given by Wissam Boustany and Tim Carey on Saturday 14th March at 7pm in Truro School Chapel. - details below.
Ever fancied playing violin, viola, cello or double bass? Then come along to Truro Library on Saturday 28th March from 10:30am - 12:00pm and 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Job Vacancy: MUSICAL DIRECTOR for The Perraners of Perranporth: a 35 strong (male 15 and female 20) 5 part harmony, A Cappella singing group with an eclectic repertoire of music, all arranged by, now retired, MD Ian Marshall.
Please come and meet us and listen to us, because while we search we will keep singing.
Practice sessions; Every Tuesday 7.45pm to 9.45pm in the function room of the Seiners Hotel/Pub, Perranporth
Contact Details: Sally Turner (Secretary and second conductor) 01872 859823
