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Stephie
post Aug 13 2009, 07:48 PM
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Man, I just feel like bawling my eyes out right now! I moved to Manchester in June and had to leave my oboe in Northern Ireland because it wasn't mine and I had to give it back to the School of Music. So, sadly, I haven't played the oboe since before the summer (May was full to the brim with exams (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ).

And now I plan on getting my own oboe but I am NOWHERE NEAR the amount I need to buy it and I really miss it. I'm watching the proms at the moment and everyone was tuning up a while back and I got all teary and nostalgic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) .

The worst thing is that Shannen and I have an audition for the Stockport Youth Orchestra in September but neither of us have instruments, nor do we have the means to get instruments, so we're going to have to cancel our auditions.

Has anyone else ever been in this situation? It's awful!

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post Aug 13 2009, 08:08 PM
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The worst thing is that Shannen and I have an audition for the Stockport Youth Orchestra in September but neither of us have instruments, nor do we have the means to get instruments, so we're going to have to cancel our auditions.

Has anyone else ever been in this situation? It's awful!

Steph.


Can you not rent instruments, or failing that, drum up support from family/friends to raise the necessary funds? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 13 2009, 08:21 PM
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Can you not rent instruments, or failing that, drum up support from family/friends to raise the necessary funds? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


We've been looking into renting but because I'm not at school anymore and Shannen's taking a year out before sixth form we're finding it very difficult! Most people only have rental schemes or assisted purchase for school students (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Still looking though. If anyone has any solutions we'd be very grateful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

My family are having money problems at the moment and are already paying back a loan so that could be difficult.
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post Aug 13 2009, 08:32 PM
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We've been looking into renting but because I'm not at school anymore and Shannen's taking a year out before sixth form we're finding it very difficult! Most people only have rental schemes or assisted purchase for school students (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Still looking though. If anyone has any solutions we'd be very grateful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

My family are having money problems at the moment and are already paying back a loan so that could be difficult.


*looks up the cost of an oboe*

*faints*

Yikes - good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 13 2009, 08:46 PM
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*looks up the cost of an oboe*

*faints*

Yikes - good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


I know, isn't it ridiculous?! I don't even understand it and I play the damn thing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Excuse me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I think I may have found a solution UNTIL I can get my own oboe - £50 a month with Howarths and you get a graduate oboe, ideal for the diploma-level musician which is what I need... however, I can't find anything for my sister (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) She's doing her grade 8 flute and all of the rental flutes go up to about grade 6 but that's what she had before and she wants something a bit better.

Anyone know of any flute rental schemes that do grade 8 standard flutes?
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post Aug 13 2009, 09:06 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thereThere.gif) I don't have any advice but that must be awful. Hope it gets sorted soon x
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post Aug 13 2009, 09:08 PM
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Have you spoken to the orchestra, they might have a suggestion. I presume there is a decent music shop in Manchester which might have an offering.
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post Aug 13 2009, 09:20 PM
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Isn't there a scheme run by the governemnt arts council for talented musicans who can't afford the huge cost of buying an instrument good enough for their standard?

Maybe a poke around the relevent website may yeild some positive results.
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post Aug 13 2009, 09:24 PM
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*hugs*

i dunno where id be without my lil clarinet *smiles*
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post Aug 13 2009, 09:27 PM
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QUOTE(lizbun @ Aug 13 2009, 10:06 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thereThere.gif) I don't have any advice but that must be awful. Hope it gets sorted soon x


Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

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Have you spoken to the orchestra, they might have a suggestion. I presume there is a decent music shop in Manchester which might have an offering.


I haven't spoken to the orchestra - hadn't thought of that, thanks! I'll try that. As for the music shop, there's only one - Forsyth's - as far as I know that does oboes and flutes and we've tried there. They do have flutes but it isn't possible to rent unless you're at school which Shannen won't be because she's taking a year out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I will try the orchestra though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

QUOTE(Violin Hero @ Aug 13 2009, 10:20 PM) *

Isn't there a scheme run by the governemnt arts council for talented musicans who can't afford the huge cost of buying an instrument good enough for their standard?

Maybe a poke around the relevent website may yeild some positive results.


Hey, there must be! I'll do some "poking around"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

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*hugs*

i dunno where id be without my lil clarinet *smiles*


Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I know, I never thought I'd be without my oboe!
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post Aug 13 2009, 10:29 PM
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I hired one from John Packer in Taunton for less than £50 a month (£40 I think). I think that after six months, if you purchase it, they take off what you've paid in rental. This is what I did - it meant that when I came to buy it, I'd already paid quite a lot for it - it has been a super instrument since then too, and they offered a first class service.

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Hmm that sounds promising! I might check it out, thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)
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post Aug 13 2009, 10:44 PM
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QUOTE(dcmbarton @ Aug 13 2009, 11:17 PM) *

I hired one from John Packer in Taunton for less than £50 a month (£40 I think). I think that after six months, if you purchase it, they take off what you've paid in rental. This is what I did - it meant that when I came to buy it, I'd already paid quite a lot for it - it has been a super instrument since then too, and they offered a first class service.

David


Band supplies do that.
Although i think they may be based in Glasgow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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QUOTE(dcmbarton @ Aug 13 2009, 11:17 PM) *

I hired one from John Packer in Taunton for less than £50 a month (£40 I think). I think that after six months, if you purchase it, they take off what you've paid in rental. This is what I did - it meant that when I came to buy it, I'd already paid quite a lot for it - it has been a super instrument since then too, and they offered a first class service.

David


Band supplies do that.
Although i think they may be based in Glasgow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)


Do they do delivery across the UK?
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Hi Stephie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wave.gif) I didn't know you were moving to Manchester!

I think I read somewhere (probably this forum!) about a music trust where you could get musical instruments or was it grants towards musical instruments? Maybe someone here knows the details.


Noodle! *hug* It's been a while! I moved to Manchester in June to live with my Mum (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Yeah, Violin Hero said something about a government-run scheme. I'm trying to find something I can use over the next month because I have an audition in September so I think I'm going to try and hire something in the meantime. But a music trust or scheme would be good!

It's hard to find something that Shannen can use in the next month though because she's got an audition at the same time as me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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QUOTE(Stephie @ Aug 13 2009, 09:46 PM) *

I think I may have found a solution UNTIL I can get my own oboe - £50 a month with Howarths and you get a graduate oboe, ideal for the diploma-level musician which is what I need... however, I can't find anything for my sister (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) She's doing her grade 8 flute and all of the rental flutes go up to about grade 6 but that's what she had before and she wants something a bit better.

Anyone know of any flute rental schemes that do grade 8 standard flutes?

Pleased to hear you have an oboe lined up. All the best for your audition in September.
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