STOP PRESS
What is the BMG Federation?
President: Louis de Bernières How does it do this?
Education Facts Sheets
Vice President:Dorothy Oram
The British Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Federation is committed to creating the educational opportunities for players
of all ages to learn and improve on their chosen instruments. We do this
through running both our own courses and advertising courses
run by other individuals or organisations. We run
a summer school and have held courses for teachers in techniques and methodology. In progress
is a Teaching Diploma Course for mandolin
teachers.
The
Committee has prepared a series of "Facts Sheets" which may downloaded
by clicking here.
Membership
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Membership is open to individuals whether or not they are a member of an orchestra.
Fees are £12.50 adult and £5.00 Junior (under 18) for one years membership (Jan to Dec). Overseas membership is £15.00. Reduced fees may apply to anyone joining towards the end of the year.
If you would like to become a member please contact the membership secretary Sandra Woodruff or download the membership application form above and return to the address on the form. You will need Acrobat Reader to open and print the document.
The Committee - you could get involved and
make a difference!
The AGM is held in March in conjunction with the Rally
in "Rally Years. In interim years it is held in a central location.
In addition to the AGM, the committee meets once a year, at a location to suit current members.
Throughout the rest of the year, committee business is carried out on-line through a Yahoo Group.
We would love to hear from any members who would like to put themselves forward to help on the committee.
Rally
The rally is one
of the main events in the BMG Federation's calendar. It is an exciting opportunity
to meet other players, enter competitions, attend workshops and visit
stalls. The Rally is a weekend event with a social and friendly
atmosphere.
Download the 2010 Rally Syllabus Booklet by clicking here
Download a Rally Application Form by clicking here
Summer School
The Summer School is the other main event that the BMG Federation
organises. This is held at a weekend, usually in June or July. Courses for banjo,
mandolin and guitar are held with either three or four tutors depending
on the number of students that enrol.
The BMG Federation in Europe
The BMG Federation is a member of EGMA (European Guitar and Mandolin Association).
Every year a national youth orchestra EGMYO
(European Guitar and Mandolin Youth Orchestra) meets in different
countries to be tutored and conducted by professional teachers.
European Mandolin Academy
Venue: Bundesakademie Trossingen, Germany
It is the only project of its kind in Europe. It aims to cover a wide range of
topics relating to the instrument.
It will also broaden the skills and knowledge in questions relating to
performance and methodology.
Topic
This year’s topic is “The Mandolin in North America” and is a forum for
musicians from different styles of music from “classical” to “popular” to meet.
In addition to the daily workshops, in which tunes from various styles and the
above topics will be covered, there will be rehearsals of a seminar orchestra as
well as jam sessions in the evening.
Furthermore there will be concerts by the tutors, participants and young
talents.
Invited Participants
The European Mandolin Academy is open to all mandolin and guitar
enthusiasts, who want to broaden their horizons and further their knowledge and
skills.
Course Tutors
The following internationally acclaimed musicians will take part
* Mike Marshall (mandolin/ guitar/fiddle) USA
* Don Stiernberg (mandolin/guitar) USA
Mirko Schrader (guitar/ ensemble) Germany
Caterina Lichtenberg (mandolin, artistic director) Germany
For more information please visit the EGMA website