Community Music Whickham and Swalwell
CIO Registered Charity Number 1162tr27
Trustees. Annual Rewt for the yea 31 st March 2￿25
The trustees are Pleased to preS￿rt this report of CcMiThnty Music Whtkham and
Swalwell (referenced hereafter as CMWS) which was registwed as a charty on
05106/2015. The r8gi¥<ered office is 3 Washingwell Park, ￿￿)IckhaM. Tyne & Wear NE16
4QW.
CMWS was fomied by a group of people from the local conmunity who wanted to
promote and inspire standarcls of excellence in music. aid fulfilment of personal
aspirations arKI enjoyment in making music and prorrnto perfornwices so that the local
population coukl benefft from these activities.
Trustees
Lynne Bloxham. Chair
Daniel Binns. IT adviser
Jennrfer Boynton. safegUa￿lIng and Chair
Alan McBumie. Treasurer.
Anne Lindslèy. Secretary.
Davld MegginS￿. Membership lead.
Brian Stoneman. Policy Advisor
Amy Tate. Coordinator of voluntews
John Treheme. Artistic Dir6ctor
Governance and
Th8 governing document is the Comrnjnty Music Whrckham and Swalwell CIO
Constitution which was adopted by the Trustees on 1710512015 and which became
recognised by the Charlty Commission when the CIO was registered on 05ffj6/2015.
All Trustees werB briefed on the role of Trustees of CMWS, given copies of the govemlng
documents of the organisation and referred to the detail on the Charity Commission
website related to becoming a trustee and to th8 guidance on wblic benefft. are all
kept infom)gd by the chair of all correspondence and urthtes from the Chwity
Commission.
The T￿￿te8S hokl regular. usualty rnonthty meetings throughout the year. Some
operationav planning details were delegated to sub commtttees made up of Tnistees. All
ITWttngs are minuted.
The Trustees work entirety on a voluntary basis.

There is one serrfice provider Ytho is tulorlconductor of the Corrffwnty Orchestra. Their
work is covered by a S6rvic8 Lev81 Agre8went which includes clauses about quality and
assessment. Towards the end of the perbod covered by this report, the seNiGe provider,
who was the conductor of the Community Orchestra retired and the search began for a
new conductor.The other tutors are Trustees who worf( on a voluntary basbs.
CMWS has an honorary partnwship with our two local church8s, St Mary The Virgin
Whicltham and Holy Trinity Church Swalwell.
Objo¢tiVO
The objective ol the CIO CMWS:
For the putslic benefit to advance educai?on and app￿c￿tiOn in all aspects of music
making. by the pmvision of tuition. maten'als. perfornHr￿ opportunities, public concerts.
18Cturns and tscrtals.
CMWS al￿ts to encourage perfonnance opportunities for musicians of all ages and
capabllitles. Our dlary of 8V8nts has incrèas8d In nurnber and variety. Thls is thanks to the
enthusiasm and dedicth'on of the Trustees.
Over the twelve month8 slnce th6 last r•porL CMWS has S￿￿t•d th• followlng
activities.
Continuation of thwry classes remot81y.
Perfonnance assesSm￿S - slmilar to exarrmnations to assess the progress of individual
students online or in person depending on the preference of the candidate.
These assessments provide markers of qualty and progress.
kly rehearsa13 of handbell group Bells Up durirbg term time.
Weekly rehearsals during temi time for the Conwnunty Orchestra in preparation for
concerts and other events.
For each of these ensembles CMWS Fyovides rthearsal space, tuition and sheet music.
Everyone Is welcome to join one or all of these grcwps without discrimination and no
audition is required.
We have continued to rnaintain an emphasis on FKoviding performance experience and
tnaterbals i.e. instruments in good repair for the participants to play
lend instruments to students and make no charge for this but ask the user of the
instrument or parent or guardlan to insure any instrurrent so loaned.

CMWS has a• the following ev•nts /petYonMnces durlng t
poriod of th18 reporL
One of the Trustees made a film. lasting 35 minutes, de￿ribing the history and aims of
CMWS which included an interviffw With the Chair. This was shown in St Mary's Church
Whickham on 1 Oth June to an appreciatNe audience.
An "Open Mtc" event was held on June 1 st in Swalwell Communty c￿tre. Thls enabled
performer5 of any age or abilty to perfom in public to a friendly audience. Ther8 was
wide range of performances whith induded stn.ng groups, solo singers and
instnjmentaiists and the Communty Orchestra played several pieces. One young
performer played In pubic for th8 first tInE.Ttr￿e was a mlmimal charge to attend the
event which included a pie and pea suppw.
Two k)cal Carol S8tvices were support￿1 by Bells Up handb811 group and the Community
Orchestra.
Bells Up &so play￿1 to support and raise funds for Hoty Trinty Church Swalwell annual
Coffee Moming and Gift Day in D￿rnber.
The annual William Shield Festival. to celebrate local forgotten composer William Shield
took place between 15th oct0t￿r and 29th November 2￿24. Shield was Master of the
Kings music from 1817-1829. He wrote op8ras which were perfonr*l at Covent Garden
Opera House. The opera Robin Hood, which was resurrected for this festival by John
Trehwne and which had not been pwFonrEd for over 200 years, was the main feature of
this Festival..
The Festlval included the followlng concerts-
Tuesday 15th <￿tOber lUnChtin￿ recital in ts Great Hall, Northumbyia Univm at i. io
Heather Bums {corrtralto} and John Treheme Ikeyboard) Songs by female composers from
the time of William Shield. Admission Free.
Friday 18th October and Phil at I p.m. Gordon Dixon (cello) Davina Halford-MacLeod
ontralto) and John Tr&kn11
The celebrated cellist. Gordon Dixon, made a welcome retum to the festival, pthming
sonatas by J. B. Breval (1756 - 1825}. Brevai, a Parisian cellist. was a contemporary of
William Shield and was noted for sonatas which are vibrant and melodious. He was Jolr￿d
by Davina Halford-MacLeod, a grfted young singer who is studying at Newcastle
Universty's International Centre for Music Studies. Admission £5.
7.30 Music for the Frnnch Kyngs
Amanda Babblngton (musette) and David Smith {ha￿$1¢hOrd) prewted a varied and
entertaining programme of music which would have entertained the French monarchs
couple of generations before the time of William Shietd. The rnusette is a sophisticated

type of bagpipe which came into popularity in (x)urt circles during and after the time of
Louis XIV, who died in 1715. AdmI￿On £10.
S8tun18y 19th Octoberl l am TfM)m@ fbaroque cello), Charles Luxfony (baritone)
and John Trnh8rne Iharpsichord) Performed music by G.P. Telwnann. J.S. Bach and
Geminiani. Charles sang well-loved songs by William Shield, including 'The fvrthusa..
Admission £5.
I pm Mary Tyers (fkjtes, rncorders and voice) wrth Stuart Haty ffolk r￿dIeS}ThIS vibrant
and varied programrne of largely folk Th￿sle captivated the audience. Mary and Stuart
made their first appearance at the festNal. Admission £5.
2. 15 - 3. 15 Dr. Amelie Addison with Stuart Harty- illustrdted talk on William Shidd and
his folk-mu&c Conf￿c￿"0ns. Dr. Amelie Addison has been award￿ the degree of Ph.D. for
her research into the music of William Shield. and she has made some fascinating
discoveries about the lrfe and times of this celebrated composer. She was joined by
violinist Stuart Hardy, who performed fiddle rrnsic by Shield. Admisslon £5.
5.30 prn Schlusskonzert This was an opp(Ktunty to take part in the festival.
Insttumentalists and vocalists are always encourdged to perform in this cheerful finale to
a packed w6ekend of rTKJSiC making. Admission fre8.
VWilli8m Shiekl.. Comic Opera Rotsn H(￿d
The splendid Rocket Opera join the William Shield Chamber Orchestra, led by Bradley
Creswick. in this comic opera's fir¥c perfomwices since the earty 18CA)'s.
Willkam Shield's Comic Opera of 1784 is a wonderful mi*(ur8 of arias, duets and chomses
interspetsed with a humorous dialogue. Shield has provided us wtth a rather diffwent tak8
on the familiar Robin Hood tale, but y¢)u will recognise ail the main characters. Composed
in 1784, two years before Mozart's Don Giovanni. you wlll be intrigued by vibrant and
virtuosic arias. songs with a strong folk irrfluence, colourful duets, engaging Ghoruses,
and a joyftjl finale with a re￿lY happy ending. Shield's operas were designed to be an
ape from the turmoil of his turt)ulent ag6, wh+ch was not very drfferent from the world
of the 21 st century.you will certainty go home with some catchy melodies going round
your head and a smi18 on your facel
This is a completely new arrangern￿rt by the lestival s Artistic Director John Trthwne
MBE. and Austin Gunn has brought the script up to date.
Thursday 28th November St Geo￿& Chu￿, Jesmond. Newcasde upon Tyne at
7.30AdmissicAry £12 (£8 concessions) including a gala pr0grnrnn￿ and reffpshments
Friday 29th Novemberat S4valwell Communty CentrnAdmission £12 (E8 conceSs￿s)
including a gak pffjgramme and ￿l￿rnents

ricket prices were as low as possible to cover costs and under 21's were admrtted fr88.
The programme was varied and CMWS activities over the pwiod of this report consisted
of concerts, recitals. lectur8s and perfornw￿e OPFx)rtunFties and was for the pubic
benefit, thus fuffilling the objects of CMWS.
L￿ne Bloxham {chai
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## **Profit and Loss Statement** 

## **Community Music Whickham & Swalwell Year to Date** 

## **Income** 

||Description<br>Amount<br>Grants<br>1,850.00<br>Event tickets<br>2,292.25<br>Raffles & Donations<br>7,505.98<br>Music Fees<br>3,536.97<br>Amount<br>**Total Income**<br>**15,185.20**|Description<br>Amount<br>Grants<br>1,850.00<br>Event tickets<br>2,292.25<br>Raffles & Donations<br>7,505.98<br>Music Fees<br>3,536.97<br>Amount<br>**Total Income**<br>**15,185.20**|
|---|---|---|
|**Costs**|||
|Description<br>Amount<br>Admin<br>Services<br>14,208.99<br>Amount<br>**Total Cost of Sales**<br>**14,208.99**<br>Amount<br>**Gross Profit**<br>**976.21**<br>(Total Income less Cost of Sales)<br>**Expenses**<br>Description<br>Amount<br>Web<br>Marketing<br>Sundries<br>Room Hire<br>897.00<br>Amount<br>**Total Expenses**<br>**897.00**<br>Amount<br>**Net Profit**<br>**79.21**<br>(Gross Profit less Expenses)|||