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Who can join a DASP ensemble?

Anyone under the age of 19 can join a DASP ensemble.  You do not have to attend a DASP school.

When do the DASP ensembles run?

The DASP ensembles operate for approximately ten weeks every term.  The dates of the sessions are published in advance of the start of each term.

Here is the timetable for the DASP ensembles from September 2020:


Tuesday
​4pm - 4.45pm           Guitar Ensemble (Years 5+) @ THS

Wednesday
Music Night @ THS

4pm - 4.45pm        Brass ensemble (Grade 3+)
4pm - 4.45pm        Stringalings (Grade 0-2)
4pm - 4.45pm        Training Windband - Brass section and Wind section separate (Grade 0-2)
5pm - 5.45pm        DASP Youth Orchestra - Wind/brass and Strings sections separate (Grade 1+)
6pm - 6.45pm        Jazz Band (Grade 2+)
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Thursday
3.45pm - 4.30pm     Skylarks Choir (Years 2 - 4) @ Prince of Wales First School TBC

3.30 - 4.15pm         St Mary's Middle Rock Group/Guitar Group (@St Mary's Puddletown) TBC

Friday
4pm - 4.45pm              Nightingales Choir (Years 5-8) @ THS

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently unable to offer Treblemakers, Flute Choir, Stringendos or Ukulele groups.

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To find out more about our ensembles, click on the 'DASP Vocal Ensembles' and 'DASP Instrumental Ensembles' tabs under the 'Ensembles' drop-down menu above.

How much does it cost?

Fees are charged termly per student by DASP Music.  There is one set price for each session that you attend irrespective of the length of each session.
The fees for 2020-21 are as follows:
£30 per term

If a student joins at a half term point, they will be charged a proportion of the fees.

Students in receipt of 'Pupil Premium Funding' (means tested Free school meals) may attend any number or our ensembles free of charge.  Please tick the relevant box on the application form.

Our aim is that all children can access our ensembles, without being inhibited by financial constrictions.  If your son/daughter does not receive pupil premium funding, but you will struggle to pay the full amount to join an ensemble, then DASP Music does have funding options which we can consider.  Please contact us directly if this is the case to confidentially explain your situation.  Each application will be considered independently.

Will I get to perform?

Yes!  DASP Music organises two big concerts per year for the DASP ensembles to perform in.  One at Christmas and one in the summer.  You will also have other opportunities to perform at smaller events and festivals throughout the year.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'apply for ensembles' tab above.  You will then be able to complete our online application form.  You will be contacted within two weeks (except for during school holiday periods) to confirm that your application has been received.

Transport options from the middle schools

St Osmunds to Thomas Hardye School:
There is a public bus service (X11 South West Coaches) which leaves St Osmunds at 3.35pm and arrive at THS as 3.50pm every weekday.  It costs  about £1.70 for single child journey.

St Mary's Middle to Thomas Hardye School:
There are currently no transport options available from St Mary's to THS, however, if you would like us to put you in touch with other parents to discuss lift shares, please let us know.

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