Music for Everyone

Workshop: Blow the Dust off your Instrument!
2026-06-13 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
Orchestral Playing Day: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Albert Hall, North Circus St,
Nottingham NG1 5AA
Did you learn an instrument at school, only for it to be gathering dust in the attic? Maybe you have taken up an instrument later in life purely for the joy of playing?
If so, Blow the Dust off Your Instrument June 2026 is for you!
This exciting and welcoming playing day led by Alex Robinson (orchestra and string ensemble) and Claire Franklin (wind band), is designed to help you rediscover old skills or put newly learned ones into action. You will enjoy making music in a friendly, relaxed and supportive atmosphere, alongside fellow players who share your enthusiasm.
To help you feel confident and prepared, parts will be sent out in advance, giving you plenty of time to get to grips with the music before the day itself.
Dust off your instrument, rediscover the joy of playing, and join us for a day of music-making you won’t forget!

Repertoire
To be added nearer the event

Workshop Day Timetable
9.30 am Registration
10.00 am Morning rehearsals (to include coffee break)
12.30 pm Meal break
1.30 pm Afternoon rehearsals (to include tea break)
4.00 pm Short break
4:30 pm Informal concert for friends and family
5:30 pm End of course

Informal Performance This performance is designed to be part of the workshop experience for participants to enjoy. Friends and family will be welcome to attend. There will be no tickets but voluntary contributions in support of MfE will be much appreciated via a retiring collection.
Workshop Day Fee
The fee includes all music, the workshop experience and coffee or tea at the morning and afternoon breaks.
Orchestra players
Members of Music for Everyone £43
Non Members £53
Benefit Claimants/Students £15
How to Enrol

For any further information, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 958 9312 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Subsidy scheme is available, please email anne@music-for-everyone.org for further details.

NCM Midsummer Sing
2026-06-21 | NTU Clifton Campus, College Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
Singing Workshop day
Come and be part of an amazing choral experience.

Sunday 21st June 2026 10am – 5pm
NTU Clifton

Led by Rachel Parkes
Accompanied by John Hobbs

Brush up your vocal technique and learn new skills in this inspiring vocal workshop led by Rachel Parkes, Artistic Director of Music for Everyone and founding member of VOCES8.

Whether you’re an experienced singer or simply enthusiastic about singing, you’ll explore practical vocal techniques, build musical confidence, and enjoy the energy of singing together in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere — all while having plenty of fun along the way.

Provisional Timetable

09:45 – 10:00 Registration
10:00 – 16:00 Rehearsals including breaks and lunch break
16:30 – 17:00 Final run-through
Repertoire
Repertoire to include Rutter Birthday Madrigals and other summer themed choral arrangements.

Course Fee
£22 members and non-members
£15 students / BC
How do I enrol?
Fill in the online form via the button below and pay with a credit or debit card (no card fees).

If you do not wish to pay via the internet or have any questions, please telephone 0115 9589312 to book over the phone.
Subsidy scheme is available, please email anne@music-for-everyone.org for further details.
