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 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 2016:
Tuesday
3.45pm - 4.45pm Treblemakers (Years 4 - 8, Boys only)
4pm - 5pm Guitar Ensemble (Years 5+)
Wednesday
8.55am - 9.25am Classics Choir (St Mary's Middle School students only)
12.30pm - 1pm Harmony (St Mary's Middle School students only)
4pm - 4.45pm Stringendos (Grade 3+)
4pm - 4.45pm Brass ensemble (Grade 2+)
4pm - 4.45pm Flute Choir (Grade 2+)
4pm - 4.45pm Clariphones (Grade 2+)
4pm - 4.55pm Stringalings (Grade 0-3)
4pm - 4.55pm Training Windband (Grade 0-2)
5pm - 6pm DASP Youth Orchestra (Grade 3/2+)
5pm - 5.30pm Beginner Ukuleles (Years 2+)
5.30pm - 6pm Intermediate Ukuleles (Years 4+)
6.15pm - 7pm Jazz Band (Grade 2+)
Thursday
12.40pm - 1.10pm Harmony (Thomas Hardye School students only)
3.45pm - 4.45pm Skylarks Choir (Years 2 - 6)
Friday
4pm - 4.30pm Classics Choir
4.30 - 5pm Harmony (years 5 - 8 all schools)
Here is the timetable for the DASP ensembles from September 2016:
Tuesday
3.45pm - 4.45pm Treblemakers (Years 4 - 8, Boys only)
4pm - 5pm Guitar Ensemble (Years 5+)
Wednesday
8.55am - 9.25am Classics Choir (St Mary's Middle School students only)
12.30pm - 1pm Harmony (St Mary's Middle School students only)
4pm - 4.45pm Stringendos (Grade 3+)
4pm - 4.45pm Brass ensemble (Grade 2+)
4pm - 4.45pm Flute Choir (Grade 2+)
4pm - 4.45pm Clariphones (Grade 2+)
4pm - 4.55pm Stringalings (Grade 0-3)
4pm - 4.55pm Training Windband (Grade 0-2)
5pm - 6pm DASP Youth Orchestra (Grade 3/2+)
5pm - 5.30pm Beginner Ukuleles (Years 2+)
5.30pm - 6pm Intermediate Ukuleles (Years 4+)
6.15pm - 7pm Jazz Band (Grade 2+)
Thursday
12.40pm - 1.10pm Harmony (Thomas Hardye School students only)
3.45pm - 4.45pm Skylarks Choir (Years 2 - 6)
Friday
4pm - 4.30pm Classics Choir
4.30 - 5pm Harmony (years 5 - 8 all schools)
| DASP Ensembles 2016-17 |
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. There are reductions for joining more than one ensemble.
The fees for 2015-2016 are as follows:
1 ensemble = £25 per term (£2.50 per session)
2 ensembles = £45 per term (£2.25 per session)
3 or more ensembles = £60 per term (£2 or less per session)
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.
The fees for 2015-2016 are as follows:
1 ensemble = £25 per term (£2.50 per session)
2 ensembles = £45 per term (£2.25 per session)
3 or more ensembles = £60 per term (£2 or less per session)
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 (212 Damory Coaches) which leaves St Osmunds at 3.30pm and arrive at THS as 3.50pm on a Wednesday. It costs £1.50 for single child journey.
St Mary's Puddletown to Thomas Hardye School:
We currently have no transport options from St Mary's. However, if this is something that you might be interested in us organising, please contact us directly.
There is a public bus service (212 Damory Coaches) which leaves St Osmunds at 3.30pm and arrive at THS as 3.50pm on a Wednesday. It costs £1.50 for single child journey.
St Mary's Puddletown to Thomas Hardye School:
We currently have no transport options from St Mary's. However, if this is something that you might be interested in us organising, please contact us directly.
