Events and Rehearsal Schedule

Events Calendar for 2011 - 2012 Season

Dates/events subject to change and additions

September

Sat 3rd 		First CBYO Rehearsal of year 8.45am – 12.15pm
			(Please note this is earlier than all other CBSM groups)
Sat 10th		Welcome BBQ and Mystery Tour 12.30pm – 6.00pm
Sat 17th		FCBYO AGM / open morning – CBSM 10.45am – 12.00pm
Fri 23rd		CBYO group visit to Ulster Orchestra Concert – Waterfront Hall 7pm to 9.45pm
			(discounted cost £5 per person)

October

Sat 15th		String Quartet performing in House of Fraser
Sat 22nd		Opening CONCERT of Season – Venue RBAI
			(orchestra rehearsing in venue that morning not CBSM)

November

Sat 12th		Launch of Grand Christmas Raffle
Thurs 17th	String Quartet performing in House of Fraser
Fri 25th		String Quartet playing at private event

December

Tues 6th		Christmas Concert Rehearsal Ulster Hall 6pm – 9pm
Wed 7th		CBSM CHRISTMAS CONCERT Ulster Hall 7pm – 10pm 
Sat 10th		Brass Section performing in Victoria Square 2pm - 4pm
Sun 11th		Brass Section performing in Victoria Square 2pm - 4pm
Thurs 15th	Ensemble playing in Europa Bus Centre 4pm - 6pm
			Brass Quintet performing in House of Fraser 6.30pm - 8pm
Fri 16th		Ensemble playing in Europa Bus Centre 4pm - 6pm
Thurs 22nd	Ensemble playing in Europa Bus Centre 4pm - 6pm
Fri 23rd		Ensemble playing in Europa Bus Centre 4pm - 6pm
			CBYO Choir & Brass in Victoria Square 4pm - 6pm

January

Fri 27th 		CBSM Community CONCERT – Sing out Project 6pm – 8.30pm 
			Venue – St Louise's Comprehensive School, Falls Road, Belfast

February

4th 			CBYO/Concert Band Formal, Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
25th/26th 	RESIDENTIAL REHEARSAL COURSE, Raddison Roe Hotel, Limavady 
			(Leaving CBSM, Saturday @ 8am and returning Sunday @ 4pm)
TBC 			Joint rehearsal with Junior Strings

March

Sat 31st		Orchestra performing at opening of Titanic Belfast Signature Building 12pm - 4pm

April

Sun 15th 		Brass Section performing at dedication on Titanic Memorial Garden, Belfast City Hall

May

5th 			Annual Summer CONCERT – Ulster Hall - 7.30pm
			(orchestra rehearsing in venue that morning)

2011 - 2012 Season Rehearsal Schedule

Saturday Rehearsal Dates

2011

September	3		10		17	 24

October		1		8		15	 22^		29

November		-		12		19	 26

December		3		-		  -	 -

2012

January		7		14		21		28

February		4		11		-	 	25/26

March		3		10		-		 24		31
	
April			-		-		21		  28
	
May			5^

^ Orchestra Rehearsing at concert venue on this date and not CBSM