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SUMMARY:Recorder Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 07 November\, 9.30am – 5pm at Beeston Methodist Church\, NG9 1EH \nCome to Music for Everyone’s Recorder Workshop Day \nJoin us for an inspiring day of recorder playing. \nWe are delighted to welcome recorder superstars Palisander for a fun and inspiring workshop day for players of Grade 4 standard and above. \nEnjoy making music together in a large recorder orchestra before choosing from a range of focused small-group sessions. Explore music from the Renaissance\, Baroque or Modern era in sessions tailored for beginner\, intermediate and advanced players\, or take on a Bass Recorder Booster or Playing from Memory session. \nThe day will also include a performance by Palisander\, offering participants the chance to hear the ensemble in action and be inspired by their artistry. \nWhether you’re looking to develop your technique\, discover new repertoire or simply enjoy playing with others\, there’s plenty to inspire you! \n\n \n\n\nProvisional Timetable – Saturday 7th November \n09:30 – 10:00 Registration \n10:00 – 11:30 Full recorder orchestra \n11:30 – 11:45 Break \n11:45 – 12:30 Performance by Palisander followed by Q&A session \n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch \n13:30 – 16:40 Afternoon sessions including tea break \n16:40 – 17:20 Full recorder orchestra \n17:20 – 18:00 Informal performance to family and friends \n  \nWorkshop Fees \nMfE Members: £35\, Non-Members: £40. Benefit Claimants/Students £15. \nHow to Enrol \n \n  \n  \n  \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anne@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \n*MfE Membership is open to all. Current members of a regular MfE Daytime groups are automatically signed up for membership.\nFor further information\, tel. 0115 9589312 or email admin@music-for-everyone.org
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/recorder-workshop-day/
LOCATION:Beeston Methodist Church\, Chilwell Road\, Chilwell High Road\, Beeston\, NG9 1EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:Community Voices - Christmas is Coming! Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Community Voices Rehearsals and Concert – Christmas is Coming! \nOn Sunday 13 December\, Music for Everyone are giving a Christmas Concert at the Albert Hall in Nottingham. \nJoin with the other MfE choirs\, both adult and youth\, in presenting this popular\, traditional afternoon concert for all the family. \nRehearsal details: \nYou are welcome to attend more than one rehearsal. \nChoose from the following rehearsal dates when booking: \n\n\nHucknall John Godber Centre – Mon 30 November 10:15am-12:15pm \nWest Bridgford Baptist Church – Tues 01 December 2-4pm \n\n\nWollaton St Leonard’s Community Centre – Weds 02 December 2:15-4:15pm \n\n\nSouthwell Methodist Church – Mon 07 December 2-4pm \n\n\nGamston St Luke’s Church – Weds 9 December EVENING 7-9pm \n\n\nSherwood Methodist Church – Thurs 10 December 2-4pm \n\n\nConcert Day – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \nSunday 13 December: \n10.45am Arrival \n11.15am Rehearsal \n1.45pm End of rehearsal \n3.30pm Concert \nThe concert is estimated to finish between 5.30pm and 6pm. \nEnrolment Fee\n£31 – Adults\, £15 Students \nRehearsal sessions and music is all included in the enrolment fee. Music will be provided at the first rehearsal. \nOnline – pay by card here: \n \n  \n  \n  \nClick the button above and fill in your details: Payment can be made via debit/credit card (no additional fees) \nBy post – pay by cheque/cash. \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312 \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/christmas-is-coming-daytime-voices/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Blow the Dust off your Instrument!
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an instrument gathering dust at home\, or have you started playing recently just for fun?\nThen it’s time to Blow the Dust off Your Instrument!\nAlbert Hall\, North Circus St\,\nNottingham NG1 5AA\nJoin conductors Dexter Drown (orchestra & strings) and Claire Franklin (wind band) for a joyful day of music-making. Reignite your skills\, make new friends\, and enjoy playing in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. \n    \nYou will tackle carefully chosen pieces for full orchestra\, wind band\, and string ensemble\, with parts sent out in advance so you can dust off the notes before the big day. \n  \nProvisional Timetable \n09:30 – 10:00 Registration \n10:00 – 16:00 Rehearsals including lunch break \n16:30 – 17:00 Informal concert \n  \nFees \nMembers £43 \nNon-members £53 \nStudent/Benefit Claimant £15 \n  \nRepertoire \nTBC \nMusic will be sent out before the course. \n\nHow to Book: \n \n  \n  \n  \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 958 9312 (Monday – Friday\, 9am – 5pm) \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anne@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/blow-the-dust-off-your-instrument-jan/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:NFC Singing Course & Concert January 2027
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of an amazing choral workshop and concert!\nCourse: Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th January 2027\nNTU Clifton NG11 8NS \nConcert: Saturday 30th January 2027\nSt Mary’s Church\, Lace Market \nConductor: Rachel Parkes \nMusic for Everyone invites you to sing with our Nottingham Festival Chorus\, a mixed voice choir of 150+ singers. \nThis January\, prepare to step into the streets of Paris as we are charmed and delighted by Charles Gounod’s grand mass setting for choir\, orchestra and soloists – described by Camille Saint-Saëns as a work of ‘simplicity\, grandeur and serene light’ – along with César Franck’s bombastic and romantic Psalm 150\, and Gabriel Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine\, arguably the best-loved work in the choral canon. Expect a fun and informative workshop weekend with high class vocal tuition. \nMusic scores and rehearsal tracks will be sent out before the course weekend. There are also optional sectional rehearsals in mid January to help you learn the notes. \n\nWhat is Nottingham Festival Chorus? \n\nMixed choir of 100+ voices\, no auditions\nExpertly led\, highly enjoyable rehearsal weekends\nDistance-learning packs\nHigh quality concerts with orchestra and top soloists\n\nWhat experience do singers need? \nMfE events are open to all keen singers\, you do not need to be a member to take part. (See details below if you would like to become a member). The ability to read music and some previous singing experience is needed for this course. \n\nSchedule  \nSectional rehearsals (Optional) \nNTU Clifton\, NG11 8NS \nSopranos + Altos\, Wednesday 6th January\, NTU Clifton\, 7.30pm-9.30pm\nTenors + Basses\, Friday 8th January\, NTU Clifton\, 7.30pm-9.30pm \nWeekend Course \nNTU Clifton\, NG11 8NS \nSaturday 23 Jan 2027 – 10am-4.30pm \nSunday 24 Jan 2027 – 2pm-5pm \nConcert \nSt Mary’s Church\, Nottingham NG1 1HN \nSaturday 30 Jan 2027 \nRehearsals: 2pm TBC \nConcert: 18:00 – 20:00 \nSchedule times subject to change \n\nBook by clicking the link below: \nMembers of Music for Everyone      £52 \nNon Members                                  £62 \nBenefit Claimants/Students             £15 \n \nAlternatively call the office on 0115 9589312.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/nfc-singing-course-concert/
LOCATION:NTU Clifton Campus\, College Drive\, Clifton\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:Gounod Messe Solennelle de Sainte-Cécile
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Festival Chorus presents \nGounod Messe Solennelle de Sainte-Cécile\nSaturday 30th January 2027\nSt Mary’s Church\, Lace Market\, Nottingham City Centre \n6pm \nThis January\, prepare to step into the streets of Paris to be charmed and delighted by Charles Gounod’s grand mass setting for choir\, orchestra and soloists – described by Camille Saint-Saëns as a work of ‘simplicity\, grandeur and serene light’. This\, alongside Cesar Franck’s bombastic and romantic Psalm 150\, and Gabriel Faure’s tranquil Pavane and Cantique de Jean Racine\, will make for an evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now for a choral feast in the heart of Nottingham\, at the beautiful St Mary’s in the Lace Market\, it’s sure to warm even the chilliest night. \n\nThe Music: \n\n\nGounod Messe Solennelle de Saint-Cécile \nFranck – Psalm 150 \nFauré – Pavane \nSaint-Saëns– Calmes de Nuits  (NCS Only) \nFauré – Cantique de Jean Racine \nGounod – Messe Solonelle de Sainte Cécile \n\n\nThe Performers: \n\nRachel Parkes\, Conductor \nHenry Parkes\, Organist \nWith the Nottingham Concert Orchestra \nSoloists: \nEri Gwilym\, Soprano Soloist \n \nEleri Gwilym graduated from Cardiff Law School before undertaking her postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music. Last year\, she sang the role of Königin der Nacht in Die Zauberflöte for Charles Court Opera\, having sung the role for Merry Opera in the previous year. In the Summer season\, she played Jude Lofte and Roshanna Wing in the Young Artist production of Itch for Opera Holland Park before playing Donna Clara\, The Infanta in Der Zwerg for Wexford Festival Opera. This year\, Eleri looks forward to joining the chorus of Welsh National Opera in their upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman and to her Royal Albert Hall debut as a guest soloist at The London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs. Later in the year\, she will play Sylviane in Scottish Opera’s production of The Merry Widow and Stella in La Dernier Sourcier for Buxton International Festival. When not singing\, Eleri enjoys dressmaking and works with Big Tech on the implementation of the Welsh Language in Artificial Intelligence. \n  \n  \n  \nThomas Elwin\, Tenor Soloist \n \nLondon-born tenor Thomas Elwin is recognised for his warm lyric voice\, expressive musicianship and compelling stage presence\, with a career spanning leading opera houses\, concert platforms and festivals across Europe.\nRecent operatic engagements include Alfredo in La Traviata for Opera Glass Works\, Rodolfo in La Bohème\, Gennaro in Lucrezia Borgia and Canio (cover) in Pagliacci with English Touring Opera\, as well as Borsa in Rigoletto for English National Opera and Opera North and Arturo in Bellini’s La Straniera with Chelsea Opera Group.\nOn the concert platform\, recent and forthcoming engagements include Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius with Sinfonia Smith Square\, Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 at the Cheltenham Festival\, Verdi’s Requiem in the cathedrals of St Albans\, Ely and Canterbury\, an Opera Gala with Ermonela Jaho and the BBC Concert Orchestra\, and Messiah with the Hallé. He has appeared as a soloist with the Munich Philharmonic\, City of London Sinfonia at the BBC Proms\, and alongside Barbara Hannigan.\nThomas’s debut recital album\, Le vase brisé\, was released by Voces8 Records in 2025\, with forthcoming recordings including Strauss songs and Britten’s Abraham and Isaac.\nEarlier highlights include Lensky in Eugene Onegin at Opera Holland Park and West Green House Opera\, Oronte in Alcina at Glyndebourne\, Nemorino in L’Elisir d’Amore with Wild Arts\, Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni at English National Opera\, and Sam Kaplan in Street Scene at Oper Köln.\nA former chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral\, Thomas was a co-founder of VOCES8. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and Solti Accademia Bel Canto and is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. \nAlex Jones\, Bass Soloist \n \nAlex has completed\, with distinction\, a Masters in Vocal Studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he studied with Marilyn Rees\, and was awarded a Concert Recital Diploma for outstanding performance in his final recital. He enjoys a varied career working across the UK and internationally with ensembles such as The Dunedin Consort\, Britten Sinfonia and The English Concert amongst others. He recently travelled to Spain with the Armonico Consort to sing Aeneas in Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas as part of the Peniscola Festival of Early and Baroque music. Additionally his solo work has taken him throughout the country performing works from Bach to Verdi and everything in between. This summer he will be involved in an internationally touring production of The Barber of Seville in the title role and was recently involved in the Armonico Consort’s production of Purcell’s King Arthur\, and will be returning to the 3 choirs festival to sing Mozart’s Requiem\, having previously stepped in to do the Bass solo in Elgar’s The Kingdom at the 2024 Worcester Festival. \n  \n  \nThe Festival Chorus (NFC) \n\nThe Nottingham Festival Chorus is Music for Everyone’s flag-ship choir\, a large-scale four-part chorus performing major classical and twentieth-century works\, with the Nottingham Concert Orchestra. There are three intensive and highly enjoyable events per year\, from a one day workshop to a full weekend course and concert. \n\nThe Venue: St Mary’s is Nottingham’s greatest medieval building and an essential stop on any visit to the city. At the heart of the city’s vibrant Lace Market district\, attracting visitors for its architectural splendour\, the diverse range of events and concerts\, and its renowned tradition of choral singing. \nTickets: Full £16\, Conc. £15\, Students £5\, Under 18’s free\n \nPlease note that tickets for this concert are digital only. Simply bring along your booking confirmation email to show at the door.\nIf you would like to reserve a ticket to pay on the door\, please phone the office on 0115 958 9312.\nTickets will be available to buy on the door. We accept cash or card payment.\n\nWe’re happy to offer a complimentary ticket for a registered carer accompanying a ticket holder who requires support. To reserve a free carer ticket please phone the office.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/gounod/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Lace Market\, High Pavement\, Nottingham\, NG1 1HN
CATEGORIES:Adult Music,Concerts
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SUMMARY:What's Next Wind Band
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S NEXT WIND BAND\nA new musical experience for ages 18–35\n\nWhy This Event?\nWhat’s Next Wind Band is a fun and social music‑making experience designed exclusively for wind\, brass and percussion players aged 18–35. Whether you’re in musical limbo\, missing your old band days\, wanting to meet new people\, or simply looking for a creative mental‑health boost — this day is for you. \nYou’ll enjoy a day of high‑quality rehearsals with a relaxed performance at the end of the day\, and plenty of opportunities to socialise with other musicians. It’s a chance to reconnect with your instrument\, rediscover your love of ensemble playing\, and build a new musical community. \n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nWind\, brass and percussion players grade 5+* aged 18–35\nThose who played at school or university and want to get back into it\nYoung professionals seeking a creative outlet\nLocal students wanting to meet other musicians and find a musical community for post-graduation\nAnyone looking to build confidence and community through music\n\n*(please contact us if you would like to attend but are unsure if this course is at your level) \n\n\nWhen & Where?\nSaturday 13th February 2027\n10am – arrival\n10:30am – 4:30pm rehearsals\, including morning\, afternoon and lunchbreak\n5pm – informal performance \nPost performance: a trip to the pub afterwards for anyone who wants to continue the fun! \nVenue: Redeemer Church\, Old Town Hall\, 29 Foster Avenue\, Beeston NG9 1AE \n\nThe event will be held in Beeston\, making it easy to travel from nearby cities such as Nottingham\, Derby or Sheffield. \nGetting there:\nBy Car: Car parks are available on Foster Avenue and Devonshire Avenue\, pay and display.\nBy Public Transport: Beeston tram stop is the closet stop to the Redeemer Church. This is a 5 minute walk away.\nBeeston is easily reachable via trains into Beeston Station\, the church is then a 16 minute walk away. \nRepertoire\nRepertoire includes: \nTo be announced! \nThe course will be conducted by Gareth Widdowson whose full profile can be found on our Who’s Who webpage. \nPricing\nThe event costs £30 for the day\, including a pizza lunch. \nThere will be a group discount of 10% at the time of booking for groups of 2 or more players booking together. \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact admin@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \n \n  \n \n  \n\n\nFind Us\n\nOur nearest tram stop is Beeston Centre\, on line 3 (Hucknall – City Centre – Toton). \nBuses that stop at Beeston Centre are:\n– 36 (NCT)\n– Indigo (TrentBarton)\n– 18 (CT4N) \nWith the shops to your right\, walk towards The Square and the raised platform. Turn left\, towards ‘The Last Post’ pub and then right on to Foster Avenue before you reach it. Continue along Foster Avenue towards Roundhill School\, past the residential houses and the Catholic church on your left to the last building on the left before the school\, directly opposite Beeston Library. This is approximately a six-minute walk. \n \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/whats-next-wind-band/
LOCATION:Redeemer Church Beeston\, 29 Foster Ave\, Beeston\, NG9 1AE
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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