Bath & North East Somerset Music Service
Music Centre information for pupils
Expectations from pupils:
 We use school venues and some professional venues for our rehearsals and
concerts and it is important that we show respect.
 Pupils are expected to behave in an appropriate manner so as not to
endanger others
 Pupils should follow instructions by tutors, members of staff and ensemble
leaders – it is for your own benefit and others safety
 Instruments and equipment including stands and music resources are the
property of the Music Service and should be treated with respect – they are
there for your benefit
 Smoking is not allowed on the school grounds.
 No gum or gum chewing.
 No food or drinks in the class rooms, halls or theatre.
 A mature, respectful and responsible approach to the centre is expected from
pupil’s at all times
 Destructive, disruptive or disrespectful behaviour or speech will not be
tolerated.
 Marking on stands, chairs or walls is strictly prohibited.
 Please leave each room as you find it.
 Deposit all rubbish in proper containers
 Pupils are expected to be ready to start each session promptly. It is
recommended that pupils arrive at the centre at least 10 minutes before their
ensemble is due to start.
 If, in the opinion of the tutors and Centre Manager, a student is regularly late
to sessions, persistently disruptive to others or in any way consistently
demonstrates poor or inappropriate behaviour then that pupil may be asked to
withdraw from the Centre
Some venues have other hirers in at the same time, particularly Wellsway and
Hayesfield. Therefore during the break ALL pupils must assemble at the agreed
meeting point in the break (Refectory at Hayesfield).
Due to the nature of West Wing (Hayesfield) and Wellsway lettings, other groups
including adults use the building. Therefore pupils using the toilet facilities on the 2 nd
floor of the West Wing (nearest the refectory) must go in pairs. At Wellsway all pupils
should go in pairs.
No food including sweets are allowed to be eaten anywhere in the school except the
refectory.
ALL pupils are expected to meet in the refectory during the break.
We cannot take responsibility for pupils going outside in the grounds during the
break. Therefore we strongly advise that ALL pupils remain within the refectory.
February 2014
Admission data and Medical forms
Admission and medical forms must be completed by all new pupils at the centre. It is
essential that we are aware of any medical, learning or behaviour problems that the
pupils may have. Please give completed forms to the Centre Manager. All
information will be kept confidential.
Emergencies
The following are the emergency numbers for each centre:
Tuesday
Tuesday eve
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Keynsham Music Centre
Cantilena
Orchestral Centre
Mendip Music Centre
BSYM
07977 228144 Centre Manager Debbie Guy
07887 213464 Tim Parker
07977 228144 Centre Manager Jane Smith
07887 213462 Centre Manager Andrew Foister
07977 228486 Centre Manager Rainer Dolz
Session times
The Centres runs for 27 sessions per school year (usually 9 sessions per term).
Pupils are expected to arrive no later than 10 minutes before the scheduled start
time to allow rehearsals to start on time.
Fire drills and first aid
Fire drills maybe carried out at the discretion of the venue.
A person qualified in first aid and 1st aid box is available at every Music Centre
session.
Use of mobile phones / devices
 Mobiles should not be used during rehearsals unless for a specific musical
point as directed by the ensemble leader or for an actual emergency.
 Mobiles should be kept out of sight during the break and again only used for
an absolute emergency.
 We will not tolerate any inappropriate use of a mobile device at any time. This
includes any incidence involving unsuitable images/ video or cyber bullying. If
pupils are found to be abusing this trust parents will be notified and pupils
asked to withdraw from the music centres
February 2014