The Big Youth Music Experience is for all young instrumentalists, with a weekend split into a wind band workshop day and a string orchestra workshop day, followed by a joint concert the following Sunday at the Albert Hall, Nottingham! 

For Wind Band – Saturday 6th November and Sunday 14th November 2021

Come and experience wind band playing at the Big Youth Music Experience for young woodwind, brass and percussion players. Two windbands for players of all abilities (grade 2 – 8+) conducted by MfE’s Instrumental Animateur Josh Goodman and youth band director Claire Franklin.

Music booklets and rehearsal track links will be sent out approximately 5-6 weeks before the course, to give you a chance to get to grips with the music.

For Strings – Sunday 7th November and Sunday 14th November 2021

Come and experience string playing for young violinists, violists, cellists and bassists. Three string orchestras for players of all abilities (beginners to grade 8+). The beginners orchestra is for players of grade 0 – 1 standard and will be lead by string conductor Helen Maddison. The Junior orchestra for players grade 2 – 4 standard, conducted by MfE’s Instrumental Animateur Josh Goodman, will enjoy a range of music that will introduce young instrumentalists to playing in an ensemble. The Senior orchestra, for players grade 5+ standard, will be directed by Richard Howarth, conductor of MfE’s East Midlands Youth String Orchestra.

Music booklets and rehearsal track links will be sent out approximately 5-6 weeks before the course, to give you a chance to get to grips with the music.

(NB All covid regulations in place at the time will be adhered to)

Provisional Timetable – Workshops 6th & 7th November
Bluecoat Academy, Wollaton NG8 1EA

10am – 10.30am             Arrive and Registration – Senior Groups

10.30am – 12.30pm        Morning Rehearsals, including breaks (Seniors only)

12.30pm – 1.30pm          Lunch Break

1pm – 1.30pm                Arrival and Registration – Junior & Beginner Groups

1.30pm – 5.30pm            Afternoon Rehearsals, including breaks (All groups)

Concert 14th November – All groups
Albert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AA

11am – 11.30am             Arrive and Registration – Senior Groups

11.30am – 1pm               Rehearsals (Senior groups)

1pm – 1.30pm                Arrive and Registration – Junior & Beginner Groups

1.30pm – 3pm                Rehearsals

3.30pm – 5.30pm           Concert performance to family and friends

How to Book

The prices for the course are:

• Senior Band and Senior Strings – £15
• Junior Band and Junior/Beginner Strings – £10

Online – pay through PayPal or by card: Just click the button below and fill in your details. Payment can be made via PayPal or debit/credit card.

Booking for this event is now closed. For details on future events, please visit the Courses & Workshops page of our website.

By post – pay by cheque: Please download and complete this pdf form and post it, together with your enrolment cheque (made payable to Music for Everyone) to Music for Everyone, 10 Goose Gate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FF

For any further information, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312