How it works

New to Playdays? Here’s a quick guide as to how it works.

Step 1

REVIEW

Visit the Upcoming Playdays page and click on a Playday you're interested in.

Step 2

APPLY

If you would like to play, submit an application by completing the relevant form for each Playday you want to attend. Observe the instrumentation listed for each Playday and select the part you wish to play from the menu on the form. Wind and brass seats are limited and are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. We recommend you apply early to avoid disappointment. If your first choice of part is not available you may be offered an appropriate alternative (eg. Flute 2 rather than Flute 1).

Step 3

AWAIT CONFIRMATION

You will be contacted by email and informed as to whether your application is successful or not. If not, you will be placed on the waiting list and if a cancellation occurs you may be offered a place at a later date.

Step 4

MAKE PAYMENT AND PRINT PARTS

If there is a place available you will be asked to make payment online in advance for the Playday. Payment details will be provided. If you are only able to pay in cash on the day please let us know when you reply to the confirmation email. In the confirmation email will be a link to download your music part. Please ensure you print this otherwise you might not have music to play from. If you experience any difficulty printing please reply to Angela's confirmation email.

Step 5

ATTEND THE PLAYDAY

Bring your music stand, a pencil, and the copy of your part that you have downloaded from the free IMSLP website. Occasionally we might hire printed library sets, in which case you must return your part before leaving. Please aim to arrive in good time to get set up and be ready to play at the scheduled start time.

Step 6

RETURN MUSIC AND DEPART

If music is hired from a library, ensure you return your part before leaving, otherwise you may have to pay a fine. If you can help pack away the chairs that would be appreciated.

See our Terms & Conditions for more information.

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