The first, which mobilized many parents and elected officials from the community of municipalities, was the general assembly. A precise assessment was carried out which complements that presented at the extraordinary general assembly last March by reinforcing the analysis: a reorganization is necessary to maintain the territorial influence of the music school.
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An increase in prices
And if the new auditor, Jean-Philippe Baucou, insisted on the proper keeping of the accounts, he also recalled the need to increase the cash reserves to allow the association to raise its head, after two years of deficit.
Another sensitive point: the need to strengthen the board of directors
After several months of tough negotiations with funders, the reorganization was unanimously voted for with an increase of 90 euros in prices – which still places the EMIHB in the most accessible schools in the department –, a revision of the family quotient reference grid (53% of members of the Aspe, Barétous and Lasseube sites benefit from it) as well as the proposal for a solidarity contribution of 70 euros for young people in CHAM (classes with flexible music hours) who benefit free lessons at the Cordeliers college in Oloron.
“Accessibility and solidarity”
“The challenges for us are to have a successful start to the school year with this reorganization with two watchwords: accessibility and solidarity, while seeking a financial balance, which can only be achieved with other sources of income: events, donations, patronage…” insists president Joëlle Garcet-Lacoste.
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Another sensitive point: the need to strengthen the board of directors. The current office will continue its commitment to successfully complete the start of the school year, but in the fall, it will have to be renewed. We already know that four members will resign and that replacements will have to be taken.
Music in the evening
After a few discussions with the very attentive audience, the time had come to open the EMIHB Festival, which continued into the early evening. Young and old followed one another happily, despite the beginner’s fear for those in their first year.
In the hall but also on a stage outside, music in all its diversity was at the party. The day was a direct testimony to the vitality and dynamism of the music school, stimulated by competent teachers, who, despite concerns, were able to bring out the best in their students within collectives, whether in Bedous , Arette and Lasseube or in the CHAM classes at the Collège des Cordeliers.
And the refreshment bar, the pancakes and the sandwiches were kept going all day thanks to the little supportive hands.
Launch of registrations for September
The start of the September school year will take shape based on compulsory registrations which will start in June and the evaluation of the impact of the increase in prices. In the coming days, information will be sent to all members who must register before June 23 by computer form. From June 24 until July 7: registrations open to all public, not yet members, depending on availability. Early September: confirmation of registrations and payment of courses. Information from the EMIHB coordinator, Stéphane Lataillade: 06 37 51 18 98 or [email protected]
