City & County Youth Wind Band: Essential info

We're looking forward to seeing you in the autumn term! We've listed everything we think you need to know before coming, but if you have any questions, scroll down to the bottom to see how to get in touch with us.

• Common questions and getting in touch
  Answers to common questions
  Payments
  Getting in touch and asking us questions

The residential course and concert

• When and where is the course?
  Sunday 25 - Wednesday 28 October at Whitemoor Lakes Centre, nr. Lichfield
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• When to arrive
  Check in from 3.30pm.
• What to bring
  Your instrument, a pencil for rehearsals, enough clothes for the duration of the course (including warm clothes in case it's cold or when we go outside), something to sleep in, toiletries, towel, concert clothes and any personal items or medications that are needed.
• Concert clothes
  Black trousers and shoes with black polo shirt, or if you already have one, wind band polo shirt.
• Concert and tickets
  Wednesday 28 October, 7.30pm, at Whitemoor Lakes Centre. Tickets will be available to buy on Ticketsource.
• Contacting us during the course
  If you need to contact us during the course or in an emergency, you can call us on:
  07812 473069

Answers to common questions

• Can parents stay and watch some of the course?
  Unfortunately, we cannot host parents at the course other than during check in.
• Are there any refreshments outside of meals on residential courses?
  There will be basic refreshments available to buy. Water and hot drinks will be provided.
• Does anything need to be prepared in advance?
  Unless you are sent repertoire in advance specifically, participants do not need to prepare anything before attending. 
• Can over 18s drink alcohol / smoke?
  Smoking and drinking is not allowed on the residential site at all. 
• Can my child bring a friend?
  Unfortunately not for this course, but they are welcome to apply for an audition for the next course.

Payments

• How do I make an online payment?
  Please do this using Derbyshire County Council's payment service. This link is in your confirmation email too. 
• Can I pay on arrival?
  Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash or card payments when the course starts.
• I think something has gone wrong with my payment, what do I do?
  Please contact us using our enquiries form for CCYWB participants and families (below).

Do you need to get in touch with us?

If you need to get in touch with us about something before the rehearsal or course, please contact us using our enquiries form for participants.