WMA Recording Sessions – 5 & 6 December

We are delighted that we are able to resume with our plans to record ensembles in person for our end of term virtual concerts. (Further information regarding the streaming of the concerts can be found here).

In order to get all of our recordings done, we are having to schedule sessions on both Saturday 5th December (including the afternoon) and Sunday 6th December.  Each ensemble will be allocated a 45 minute slot, so it is vital that you have practiced and learnt your music at home in advance!

Please note all WMA lessons will continue on zoom on Saturday 5 December (there will be no WPO brass rehearsal)

Please note all WMA lessons will continue on zoom on Saturday 12 December (there will be no Junior Orchestra or Concert Orchestra rehearsals)

Recording Schedule – Saturday 5 December

Location: Burntwood School

Arrival point for all pupils: Gate opposite Dawnay Road (Burntwood Lane) – please do not try to enter via the normal entrance. You will be met by Wandsworth Music staff at the gate and escorted to the studio.

Please note; as always, parents will not be allowed on site.

What to bring: Please only bring your instrument, music and music stand.

Ensemble Recording Date Recording time Arrival time What to wear
Senior Pop Band John Sat 5 Dec 08:45-09:40 08:30 Casual as agreed with Tom and John
Intermediate Pop Band Sat 5 Dec 09:50-10:40 09:40 Casual as agreed with Tom and John
Senior Pop Band Tom Sat 5 Dec 10:45-11:30 10:30 Casual as agreed with Tom and John
Junior Pop Band Sat 5 Dec 11:45-12:30 11:30 Casual as agreed with Tom and John
Junior Orch Brass Sat 5 Dec 13:30-14:15 13:15 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats
Concert Orch Brass Sat 5 Dec 14:30-15:15 14:15 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats
Philharmonic Brass & Perc Sat 5 Dec 15:30-16:15 15:15 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats

Recording Schedule – Sunday 6 December

Location: Earlsfield School, Tranmere Road, Earlsfield, SW18 3QQ

Arrival point for all pupils: Main school gate on Tranmere Road

Please note that parents will not be allowed to wait on site.

What to bring: Please only bring your instrument, music and music stand.

Ensemble Recording Date Recording time Arrival time What to wear
Philharmonic Orch Strings Sun 6 Dec 09:30-10:15 09:15 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats
Concert Orch Strings Sun 6 Dec 10:30-11:15 10:15 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats
Junior Orch Strings Sun 6 Dec 11:15-12:00 11:00 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats
Training Orch Strings Sun 6 Dec 11:45-12:25 11:30 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats
Training Orch Wind & Brass Sun 6 Dec 13:00-13:30 12:45 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats
Junior Orch Wind Sun 6 Dec 13:45-14:30 13:30 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats
Concert Orch Wind Sun 6 Dec 14:45-15:30 14:30 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats
Philharmonic Orch Wind Sun 6 Dec 15:45-16:30 15:30 Black bottoms/ coloured tops/ christmas jumpers/ hats

 

Arrival arrangements

Everyone must arrive at the arrival point indicated above. Parents will not be allowed on site and all pupils must be accompanied by a WM staff member from the school gate to the recording room – it is therefore vital that you arrive at the time indicated in order for the whole group to be escorted together. At the end of the recording session pupils will be escorted back to the gate to leave. If you are late, it is possible that your child will miss their recording session.

  • After drop off, we ask that all parents wait off-site. Thank you for your cooperation in this
  • On arrival all pupils must sanitise their hands before entering the teaching space
  • 2 metre social distancing must be observed at all times by pupils and parents
  • Pupils must follow one way systems & designated routes around the building
  • Lifts must not be used unless agreed in advance
  • Please walk on the left hand side when using stairs and where one way routes are not possible.

During the session

  • On entering the room you should go to your allocated seat. 
  • Brass players must not empty water keys onto the floor. Paper towels will be provided and it is the players responsibility to dispose of this at the end of the session
  • Wind and brass players must use a cloth bell cover* 
  • Pupils must bring their own music stand and sheet music which must not be shared

*Wandsworth Music will provide bell coverings for wind and brass instruments. The cover will be loaned to the pupil free of charge and it is the responsibility of the pupil/ parent to bring this each week. Coverings should be machine washed each week. If bell covers are lost a replacement will be charged for.

Face coverings

It is a requirement that all staff and pupils aged over 11 wear a face covering whilst moving around inside buildings. Face coverings can be removed during rehearsals, although we respect each individuals decision if they decide to wear one during the rehearsal.

What to bring

In order to prevent the use of shared equipment and resources we require pupils to bring the following equipment to rehearsals:

  • Instrument – please ensure the instrument is clearly labelled with your name. You must not share your instrument with another person. Brass and Wind players should ensure that their instruments are cleaned regularly.
  • Music stand – all pupils must bring their own music stand to all rehearsals. All pupils will be 1 to a stand and music stands cannot be shared under any circumstance
  • Sheet music – all pupils must print their own music and bring it to every rehearsal. If you do not have access to a printer please contact John Kilshaw at least 7 days before your rehearsal.
  • Labelled water bottle – water fountains are not in use and we cannot provide any drinking water on site.
  • Hand sanitiser – although hand sanitiser will be available in all teaching spaces we request that all pupils and staff bring their own supply to help maintain enhanced hygiene.
  • Instrument accessories – Please bring a pencil and rubber. You should also ensure you have spare strings, reeds, valve oil etc as required for your instrument.
  • Please do not bring any food or other unnecessary items.

Feeling unwell during the session

If you feel unwell during the session you must alert the tutor as soon as possible. Our first aider will isolate the pupil and call parents to arrange immediate collection.

Do not attend if you or anyone in your family is feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19:

  • a temperature higher than 37.8
  • a new, continuous cough
  • loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

You must not attend if you have been contacted by NHS test and trace and told to self isolate.