TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING ON 31 MARCH
2021
As forecast in last year’s report, the activities of Devon Baroque were almost completely shut down by the various lock-downs imposed by the government in an attempt to minimise the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Consequently, we were unable to hold any concerts during the year covered by this report.
The only activity possible for Devon Baroque was to give three workshops for students of the South -West Music School remotely by ZOOM, conforming to the national Covid-19 restrictions These workshops involving four players from the orchestra, were held in January, February and March 2021 and were well received by the students. It is hoped that the orchestra may be able to resume its usual practice of performing before live audiences before the end of 2021.
Throughout this period when it has not been possible for Devon Baroque to give live concerts, our patrons and Friends have, for the most part, generously continued to pay subscriptions on a regular basis. We are most grateful to them, and in a year with some continuing income and very little expenditure, we have been able to build a small cash reserve which will be of great value when concerts resume.
This has been a very difficult year for our players as they have been deprived of their normal income during the various Lock-Down periods. We look forward to their being able to perform for us once again in happier times. The Trustees are grateful to them and to the committee members who have throughout the year, done what they can for Devon Baroque,
B R R Butler
Chairman of Trustees.