About Us
Objectives
Objectives
The objectives of the Group shall be:
The objectives of the Group shall be:
a) to provide a friendly and welcoming approach to musicianship for musicians of all ages and abilities and to encourage the musical development and education of its members.
a) to provide a friendly and welcoming approach to musicianship for musicians of all ages and abilities and to encourage the musical development and education of its members.
b) to encourage instrumental music teachers and other bodies to make use of the orchestra as a vehicle for improving the skills of their pupils.
b) to encourage instrumental music teachers and other bodies to make use of the orchestra as a vehicle for improving the skills of their pupils.
c) to play music from a variety of genres selected by consensus of the members including classical and contemporary, and may commission new works.
c) to play music from a variety of genres selected by consensus of the members including classical and contemporary, and may commission new works.
d) to prepare works to be performed in public, at private functions or recitals, in support of charitable or other activities or in concert as deemed appropriate by the members.
d) to prepare works to be performed in public, at private functions or recitals, in support of charitable or other activities or in concert as deemed appropriate by the members.
e) to establish and maintain links with other mandolin orchestras and soloists, both nationally and internationally, for the benefit of players and audiences alike.
e) to establish and maintain links with other mandolin orchestras and soloists, both nationally and internationally, for the benefit of players and audiences alike.
Key Values
Key Values
The Orchestra will have the freedom to:
The Orchestra will have the freedom to:
- develop operating principles and policies that reflect our goals and objectives.
- manage our costs and control our own budget in the best interests of members.
- purchase, commission or otherwise acquire new and varied repertoire
- select and appoint a musical director or leader by the consensus of the group
- organise workshops, residential weekends or other activities for the benefit of the group.
The Members of the Orchestra shall respect:
The Members of the Orchestra shall respect:
- the opinions and choices of each individual member in all matters.
- the expertise and guidance provided by the musical Director or Leader.
- the skills of each member and each member’s desire to learn at their own pace and in accordance with their own objectives.
- the rights of the members to form sub-groups as convenient and to perform in those groups without any restriction.
The Orchestra shall exploit new opportunities to:
The Orchestra shall exploit new opportunities to:
- form association(s) with or through bodies such as BMG / Making Music.
- widen the musical experience of members though public recitals and concerts or with other similarly minded groups.
- draw in other players and instrumentalists to broaden the group’s base
- rehearse, learn and perform with the members of the group and a wider circle of like-minded individuals.
And others that present themselves as the Group develops.
And others that present themselves as the Group develops.
Rehearsal Groups
Rehearsal Groups
As Devon is a county divided by Dartmoor, there are two Rehearsal Groups which aim to meet every month between rehearsals for the main orchestra.
As Devon is a county divided by Dartmoor, there are two Rehearsal Groups which aim to meet every month between rehearsals for the main orchestra.
The North Rehearsal Group met for the second time on Monday 1st April at Dolton Village Hall. Meetings scheduled for the summer are:
The North Rehearsal Group met for the second time on Monday 1st April at Dolton Village Hall. Meetings scheduled for the summer are:
15th May, 12th June and 19th July.
15th May, 12th June and 19th July.
The address for the Dolton Village Hall is:
The address for the Dolton Village Hall is:
The Gardens, South Street, Dolton, Winkleigh EX19 8QS.
The Gardens, South Street, Dolton, Winkleigh EX19 8QS.
SEE MAP BELOW THIS SECTION.
SEE MAP BELOW THIS SECTION.
The South Rehearsal Group is called Modbury Mandolins and is already established and meets usually on the first Friday of the Month at the recreation ground Pavilion at Modbury PL21 0FS. (3 Words “/// ratio.connect.submits”) This is more of a workshop event where we can go over the orchestra pieces, take them apart to help us sort out difficult bits and work on our timing and playing. All are welcome. See dates, time and location "Modbury Association of Recreation and Sport" below.
The South Rehearsal Group is called Modbury Mandolins and is already established and meets usually on the first Friday of the Month at the recreation ground Pavilion at Modbury PL21 0FS. (3 Words “/// ratio.connect.submits”) This is more of a workshop event where we can go over the orchestra pieces, take them apart to help us sort out difficult bits and work on our timing and playing. All are welcome. See dates, time and location "Modbury Association of Recreation and Sport" below.
Modbury Diary Dates
Modbury Diary Dates
Fridays 7pm - 10pm at Modbury Pavilion (1st Friday in month):
Fridays 7pm - 10pm at Modbury Pavilion (1st Friday in month):
2023
2023
1st December
1st December
2024
2024
5th January, 2nd February, 1st March, 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July, 2nd August, 6th September, 4th October, 1st November, 6th December
5th January, 2nd February, 1st March, 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July, 2nd August, 6th September, 4th October, 1st November, 6th December
2025
2025
3rd January, 7th February, 7th March, 4th April, 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July, 1st August, 5th September, 3rd October, 7th November,
3rd January, 7th February, 7th March, 4th April, 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July, 1st August, 5th September, 3rd October, 7th November,
