Piano Lessons
Adrian Connell, Director of the Norfolk YMT gives piano lessons in Norwich, North Walsham & Sheringham. For more information please click on this link:Adrian Connell Music Services
 



Frequently Asked Questions
How old do you have to be to join?

9 - 19 (some of our members are younger than 9)

What experience or qualifications do I need?

None! Just a willingness to be part of a winning team. Our cast is chosen because of how well they sing, how well they act, and on how they look. Past members will be judged on past performances and on a proven record of good attendance and good behaviour at rehearsals.

What if I don't know anybody in the group?

Only a few of our members know each other when they start a production but by the end of it they know each other pretty well and many keep in contact with each other, sometimes for years. It is a very friendly group!

How good do I have to be?

To be honest, to get a lead part you have to very very good. Lead parts don't normally go to new members unless they show exceptional ability in the audition. All our members sing very well, and have had lead parts in their school shows. But that doesn't mean they automatically will get a part in one of our productions. Parts go mainly on looks and ability and very talented youngsters fail to get in because there are simply not enough parts on offer or they don't look right for a part or are the wrong age for a part.

How often do you rehearse for a show?

Because our members travel long distances to rehearse, rehearsals are kept to as few as possible. We work on Wednesday and Friday evenings (7.30 - 9.30) with principal characters, and Sundays (11 - 4) with the full company. There are usually eight to twelve weekday rehearsals and four Sunday ones. All rehearsals are at Fairway Middle School, Norwich.

Would I be needed at all these rehearsals?

No. Your involvement would depend on the part you are playing. Chorus tend to only come on Sundays whilst the principal characters attend more often. Each show has it's own demands.

How much will it cost me?

We have to charge an audition fee of £5 (auditions last year cost us over £700 to stage).
If you are successful we charge a Performer's Subscription of £50 per show to cover rehearsal rooms and insurance costs)

Where are the rehearsals?

All rehearsals are at Eaton Primary School which used to be Fairway Middle School, Purtingay Close, EATON Norwich. (we publish a members telephone contact list and parents often arrange to share transport)

How many people in a production?

This depends on the show but we usually accept around 40 - 45 per show.

How do I apply to join?

Click here to go to the 'join' section. Join the NorfolkYMT

If you have a question please e-mail the company and we will add it to the FAQ list.