After nearly 2 years, Chordis finally manged to have our first face to face rehearsal in September, albeit a little depleted due to 2 years’ worth of students going off to university and no new (younger) pupils having access to the orchestra due to the Covid Pandemic.
Nevertheless, all instruments and music were dusted off and we were raring to go. It has been so long since the group had played together the trustees decided to simplify the format for the year and concentrate on 3 main dates. These being the Christmas concert, Music for Youth and the summer concert.
Our main aim is to have a big push and to try and get new talent into the orchestra to cement its future. It is difficult to go into schools at present to drum up support, as they are also trying to rebuild their after-school clubs.
I throw it out again for any ideas – How do we bring new students into the orchestra to cement its long-term future?
It is in these times of uncertainty it is difficult to predict the future. However, the show goes on and we regroup!
Chordis put on yet another successful Christmas concert at The Celtic Manor and had the pleasure of having our own music mentor visit us for Music for Youth.
Music for Youth was perhaps the highlight of the year, and the music mentor gave some extraordinary feedback and the icing on the cake was when Chordis were granted two places at the National festival in Birmingham. This was unbelievable considering the diversity of all the groups around the country who competed in the regional heats a few months earlier. What is even more outstanding – there were only 80 spaces over 2 days, and we had 2 groups. It just goes to show how good you really are!
For those of you who are interested, Chordis Virtuosos’s performance at Birmingham Symphony Hall on the 9[th ] July 2022 for the National festival at Music for Youth was recorded and is easily seen under the You Tube platform of dansdad99, (our very own Steve Gurner).
Follow the link below to view .
= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v 2Pa_iZBJ_9E
The summer concert was also well received and rounded off our academic year. Unfortunately, I was unable to be present this year due to family commitments. I am told it was as usual excellent, and you played your hearts out.
As I have outlined earlier this is now a group which is considerably smaller than it was pre Covid - One thing I need to address is communication.
A lot of effort behind the scenes goes in to make Chordis a safe, happy, and enjoyable experience. Like you, we all give up our Saturdays and concert days freely and voluntarily. While attendance isn’t compulsory, it would be appreciated when Mr James sends out e-mails, you respond, or get your parent / guardian to respond, even it is a no.
Mr James rarely gets any replies and consequently, it’s very difficult to plan without knowing how many pupils are going to turn up, let alone play. If the music teachers know who to expect, then they can tailor their tuition accordingly, rather than having to guess.
A few years ago, I reported that Chordis Caerllion had their first wedding which many of us were invited to, namely Adam and Angharad. Well, we have now had our first Chordis baby. Adam and Angharad are the proud parents of Tanwyn.
The good news doesn’t stop here. Jenny James and Mark Bennett are also expecting their first child, so we wish them well and look forward to meeting the new arrival during the next music year.
As usual it would be remiss of me not to mention the following for all their help support, and our excessive demands.
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Adrian and Amanda at Eventz for their continuous support in supplying most of our percussion instruments.
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Ponthir Village Hall Trustees and the management committee.
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Our talented students, staff and buddies for their commitment and hard work, especially, Rosie Morgan, Dan Gurner, Jenny James, Deborah James, Serrenni Morgan and Adam and Angharad. A special thank you for his technical expertise at our concerts goes to Steve Gurner.
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And lastly Mr Peter James, Chordis Caerllion’s Musical Director, whose energy, and enthusiasm never dwindles. All Mr James wants is pupils to have fun and enjoy themselves in a safe environment.
Finally, to conclude, what turned out to be a difficult year in terms of finances, pupil attendance, we yet again pulled out all the stops and as usual had an amazing year making live music.
Here’s to September 2022.
William Beese
Chair @ccaerllion Chordis Caerllion
Registered Charity Number 1178750
CHORDIS CAERLLION Charity Accounts Year ended 31 August 2022
CHORDIS CAERLLION Contents Page For the year ended 31 August 2022
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| Trustee Approval | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 |
| Detailed profit and loss | 7 |
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CHORDIS CAERLLION Charity Information For the year ended 31 August 2022
Trustees William Beese (Chairman) Peter James Simon Morrish Sally Melhuish Lucy Mills Lorraine Bird David James (Treasurer) David Chantry Charity Number 1178750 Business Address 14 Brooklea Caerleon Newport NP18 3PR
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CHORDIS CAERLLION Trustee Approval
For the year ended 31 August 2022
Trustee Approval Certificate
We approve these accounts on behalf of the charity and confirm that all relevant records and information have been made available in their preparation.
William Beese
Sally Melhuish
29 September 2022
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CHORDIS CAERLLION Balance Sheet
As at 31 August 2022
| Fixed assets Notes Tangible fixed assets 2 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Capital b/fwd Net profit/loss for the year |
2022 £ 5,777 5,777 3,282 3,282 9,059 9,059 9,108 (49) 9,059 |
2021 £ 6,419 |
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| 6,419 2,689 |
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| 2,689 | ||
| 9,108 | ||
| 9,108 | ||
| 9,432 (324) 9,108 |
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CHORDIS CAERLLION Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2022
1. Accounting policies
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
Music Instruments and Equipment 10 Years
2. Tangible fixed assets Cost
| Cost At 01 September 2021 Additions Disposals At 31 August 2022 Depreciation At 01 September 2021 Charge for year On disposals At 31 August 2022 Net book values At 31 August 2022 At 31 August 2021 |
Music Instruments and Equipment £ 6,419 - - 6,419 - 642 - 642 5,777 6,419 |
Total £ 6,419 - - |
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| 6,419 | ||
| - 642 - |
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| 642 | ||
| 5,777 6,419 |
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CHORDIS CAERLLION Detailed Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 August 2022
| Income Membership fee income Concert and Ticket Sales Clothing and Merchandise Refreshments Trips and Tour Donations and Grants Fundraising Income Expenses Sheet Music Music Tutors Merchandise Costs Concert and Rehearsal Costs Storage Costs Bank Charges Depreciation Charge: Musical Instruments and Equipment Insurance Printing, Stationery and Postage Food and Canteen costs Gifts Licenses and Subscriptions Profit/Loss for the financial year |
65 1,500 150 2,146 795 70 642 135 326 364 100 313 |
2022 £ 3,625 1,670 137 182 400 372 171 6,557 (6,606) (49) |
200 - - - - - - 150 200 - - - |
2021 £ 25 - - - (89) 290 - |
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| 226 | ||||
(550) |
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| (324) |
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