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SUMMARY:Vocals: Heroes and Villains!
DESCRIPTION:Singing workshop on Saturday 9th May: Nottingham Trent University\, Clifton Campus\, NG11 8NS \nConcert on Sunday 10th May: Albert Hall\, Nottingham  \n\nA vocal celebration of heroes\, villains\, and big\, brave singing! \nGrab your cape\, practise your hero pose\, or try out your cheekiest villain grin – it’s time to sing! We can’t wait to learn\, laugh\, and have fun together in this action‑packed vocals adventure with songs from Hercules\, K-Pop Demon Hunters and more. \n  \n\nSingers will be divided into three age-group choirs: \n• Vocals 1 (school yrs 1-2)\n• Vocals 2 (school yrs 3-4)\n• Vocals 3 (school yrs 5-8) \nA music pack with rehearsal tracks will be sent about 4 weeks before the course\, giving everyone the chance to learn the songs before the singing weekend and concert in Nottingham’s famous Albert Hall. \n  \nTimetable:\nSaturday 9th May – Workshop Day \nNottingham Trent University\, Clifton Campus\, NG11 8NS\nWorkshops: 10.30am – 4.30pm \nSunday 10th May  – Concert \nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\nRehearsal: 11.30am – 2.45pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \n  \nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fee for Vocals 2025 is £30. (Less 10% discount if two or more children from the same family are enrolling for this course). \nBooking is now closed. \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 anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \nIf you have any issues with PayPal or card payments\, please call the office on 0115 9589312 and we can take your booking over the phone or offer alternative payment methods. \n\n  \nSupported by:
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/vocals-may-26/
LOCATION:NTU Clifton Campus\, College Drive\, Clifton\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:BYME - Stringwise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come to STRINGWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Sunday 19th April 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 26th April – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \n \nSTRINGWISE is a fun\, creative workshop day & concert for young string players (violin\, viola\, cello\, double bass) Grade 0–5+ aged 8 – 21. (For wind\, brass and percussion players – check out BANDWISE!) \nRehearsals are led by experienced conductors and a team of specialist tutors will help you build new skills and work on the music during the workshop day. The following weekend you will perform at Nottingham’s iconic Albert Hall in the Big Youth Music Experience concert — with family and friends cheering you on! \nThere will be three groups \n\nStringwise 1 (grade 0 – 1)\nStringwise 2 (grade 2 – 4)\nStringwise 3 (grade 5+)\n\nA music pack  (including rehearsal tracks which are accessible via digital download) will be sent out about 4 weeks before the course\, helping you learn the pieces before continuing in the rehearsals at the workshop day. \n\nTimetable \nSunday 19 April 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nStringwise 3: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nStringwise 2: 12.45pm – 5.30pm\nStringwise 1: 1.00pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 26 April – Concert Day\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nStringwise 3: 11.15am – 3.00pm\nStringwise 1 & 2: 12.30pm – 3.00pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \nNB Children will be supervised in between the rehearsal and concert. \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Stringwise 2026 are:\nStringwise 1&2 – £22\nStringwise 3 – £26 \nOnline sign-up is now closed. If you still wish to register for either Bandwise or Stringwise\, please ring the office on 0115 958 9312. \nPlease note if you have children registering  for both Stringwise & Bandwise\, a 10% discount for all siblings will be applied using the code: 10BYME26 \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 anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-stringwise/
LOCATION:South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent\, Notts\, NG12 2FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
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SUMMARY:BYME - Bandwise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come to BANDWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Saturday 18th April 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 26th April – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \n \nBANDWISE is a fun\, creative workshop day & concert for all young woodwind\, brass and percussion players of grade 2 standard and above aged 8 – 21. (For string players – check out STRINGWISE!) \nRehearsals are led by experienced conductors and a team of specialist tutors will help you build new skills and work on the music during the workshop day. The following weekend you will perform at Nottingham’s iconic Albert Hall in the Big Youth Music Experience concert — with family and friends cheering you on! \nThere will be two bands: \n\nBandwise 1: grade 2-4\nBandwise 2: grade 5+\n\nA music pack  (including rehearsal tracks which are accessible via digital download) will be sent out about 4 weeks before the course\, helping you learn the pieces before continuing in the rehearsals at the workshop day. \n\nTimetable \nSaturday 18 April 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nBandwise 2: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nBandwise 1: 12.45pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 26 April 2026 – Concert Day\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nBandwise 2: 11.15am – 3.00pm\nBandwise 1: 12.15pm – 3.00pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \nNB Children will be supervised in between the rehearsal and concert. \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Bandwise 2026 are:\nBandwise 1 – £22\nBandwise 2 – £26 \nOnline sign-up is now closed. If you still wish to register for either Bandwise or Stringwise\, please ring the office on 0115 958 9312. \nPlease note if you have children registering  for both Bandwise & Stringwise\, a 10% discount for all siblings will be applied using the code: 10BYME26 \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 anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-bandwise/
LOCATION:South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent\, Notts\, NG12 2FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T123608Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Instruments in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:East Midlands Youth String Orchestra\nEast Midlands Youth Band\nNottingham Youth Band\nNottingham Strictly Strings\n \nConductors: Claire Franklin\, Tamaki Higashi\, Erika Zeckser Owen \n  \nSunday 15th March\, 3:30pm \nGrange Hall\, Radcliffe\, NG12 2FB \n  \nMusic for Everyone’s youth music groups present their end of term concert. Join them as they showcase their hard work and perform a fun and wide ranging programme of music from classical to film and tv favourites – a perfect way to spend Mother’s Day. \n  \nTickets \nAdult £8\, Child/Student £4 \nTickets are now only available to buy on the door on the day. Cash or card accepted. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/concert-instruments-in-bloom/
LOCATION:Grange Hall\, Vicarage Lane\, Radcliffe on Trent\, NG12 2FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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SUMMARY:Vocals! Christmas is Coming
DESCRIPTION:Fun singing afternoon and festive concert for children aged 5 – 14. \nDuring the run up to Christmas\, why not take a break and let your kids enjoy a fun-filled workshop on a Saturday afternoon\, followed by a concert on Sunday for the whole family at the iconic Albert Hall in Nottingham. \nGet into the Christmas spirit with lots of well-known Christmas songs including some familiar favourites from The Snowman & Muppets Christmas Carol! \nYoung singers will be joined by other members of the MfE ‘singing’ family too on the concert day for this mega-Christmas extravaganza! \nSingers will be divided into two age-group choirs: \nVocals 1 (school yrs 1-3) \nVocals 2 (school yrs 4-8) \nMusic packs\, including lyrics and audio tracks\, will be sent out approximately one month before the event\, giving everyone the chance to learn the songs as best they can before the singing afternoon. \n  \nCost: All Groups – £25 per child\, 10% family discount if two or more children from the same family enrol. \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 anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \nMusic packs\, including lyrics and audio tracks\, will be sent out approximately one month before the event\, giving everyone the chance to learn the songs as best they can before the singing afternoon. \nBooking for this course is now closed. \n  \nTIMETABLE \nSaturday 13 December – Singing Afternoon \nNottingham Trent University\, Clifton\, Nottingham NG11 8NS All Groups: 2.00pm – 5.00pm \nSunday 14 December – Concert \nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nRehearsal: 12.30 – 2.45pm \nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/vocals-christmas-is-coming/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University – Clifton\, Clifton Campus\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T085811Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: A Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:East Midlands Youth String Orchestra\nEast Midlands Youth Band\nNottingham Youth Band\nNottingham Strictly Strings \nSaturday 5th July\, 3.30pm\nSt Luke’s Church\, West Bridgford\, NG2 6GL \n  \nMusic for Everyone’s Strictly Strings\, Youth String Orchestra & Youth Bands present a concert to celebrate summer! Come and listen to the exuberant talent of youth in an exciting and varied programme. \nTickets: Adult £7\, Child/Student £4 \n\nTickets will be available on the door subject to availability.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/concert-a-summer-celebration/
LOCATION:St Luke’s Church\, Leahurst Road\, Gamston\, NG2 6GL
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
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SUMMARY:Family Festival Day
DESCRIPTION:1pm – 5pm at Middle Street Resource Centre\, Beeston\, Nottingham NG9 2AR \nClick here to view the brochure. \nFrom World Drumming workshops to singing sessions for the whole family to take part in and music to enjoy in the garden\, there is something for everyone. We’ll also have a cake stall\, second hand bookshop\, drinks and games/activities in and around the venue. \nHave a go at West African drumming with Milla Hanna on djembe drums. Join Rachel and Owen in the Family Sing-a-long workshop\, where all ages are welcome\, from 5 – 105! \nThe Lullaby Bank is a group designed especially for new mothers and babies aged 0 – 9 months to address the specific post-partum experience. This includes well-being\, bonding\, emotional and physical concerns. Open Voices are MfE’s health initiative designed to suit adults with learning disabilities\, come and try a session with Helen to see how it works! More information about the Lullaby Bank and Open Voices regular sessions can be found on the MfE website: www.music-for-everyone.org/health-well-being/ \n\nFESTIVAL WORKSHOPS \nWORLD DRUMMING WORKSHOPS\nWorkshop 1: 1.10pm – 1.40pm\nWorkshop 2: 1.50pm – 2.20pm \nHave a go at West African drumming with Milla Hanna on djembe drums. We have 2 sessions to choose from\, open to age 5 upwards. Please note\, children must be accompanied by an adult.  \nNURSERY RHYME & LULLABY TIME\n2.30pm – 3.15pm\nA singing session especially for babies and children up to the age of 5. Come and sing nursery rhymes with Rachel\, all children must be accompanied by an adult. \nFREE session for under 5s and their parents/carers. Booking essential\, places are limited. \nFAMILY SING WORKSHOP\n3.30pm – 4.15pm\nCome and enjoy a fun afternoon of singing together. Children aged 5+ with their mums\, dads\, grandparents\, carers\, aunts and uncles – the whole family\, friends too! Singing is great for health\, togetherness\, confidence and fun. \nNo preparation is needed\, we will send all details out by email before the day – all you need is your best singing voice! \n\nFESTIVAL VISITORS\nEntry from 1pm – 4.30pm. Festival finishes at 5pm\nIf a workshop isn’t for you\, come along and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed music from the Family Sing participants\, MfE groups and other ensembles in the garden with a piece of cake and other activities. Charity bookshop Bookwise are bringing a selection of books and sheet music for you to browse. £4 entry for adults\, £2 for children over 5. \nMusic in the Garden from: \n\nMusic for Everyone’s Beeston Open Voices\nSecond Time Around Folk Club\nMusic for Everyone’s Nottingham Chamber Singers\nBeeston Community Drumming Circle (BC/DC)\nMusic for Everyone’s Big Band\nMusic for Everyone’s Wollaton Daytime Voices\n\n \n\n \nEnrolment and Price \nNB Please note\, all children must be accompanied by an adult. \nWorkshop price – £8 per adult\, £6 per child (between the ages of 5 and 15) \nBOOK ONLINE HERE \nOnline – pay through PayPal or by card \nComplete the form and payment here to sign up. Payment can be made via PayPal or debit/credit card. \nIf you have any trouble with the payment form\, please contact the office to confirm your attendance and payment can be arranged on the day by card\, cash or cheque. Phone us on 0115 9589312\, apologies for any inconvenience! \n\nBy post – pay by cheque \nPlease 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 \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/family-festival/
LOCATION:Middle Street Resource Centre\, Beeston\, Nottingham\, NG9 2AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music,Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
CREATED:20151130T090907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T150232Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: The Spirit of Spring
DESCRIPTION:East Midlands Youth String Orchestra\nEast Midlands Youth Band\nNottingham Youth Band\nNottingham Strictly Strings\n \nMatt Appleyard\, Claire Franklin\, Tamaki Higashi conductors \nSaturday 5th April\, 3pm\nSherwood Methodist Church\, Devon Drive\, Sherwood\, Nottingham NG5 2EN \n  \nMusic for Everyone’s Strictly Strings\, Youth String Orchestra & Youth Bands present a springtime concert. Come and listen to the exuberant talent of youth in an exciting and varied programme. \nTickets: Adult £7\, Child/Student £4 \n\nOnline booking is now closed. Tickets will be available to purchase on the door. Doors for audience open from 2.30pm
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/yth-concert/
LOCATION:Sherwood Methodist Church\, Devon Drive\, Sherwood\, NG5 2EN
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
CREATED:20230512T151818Z
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SUMMARY:A Musical Celebration: Spotlight on Youth
DESCRIPTION:East Midlands Youth Band\nEast Midlands Youth String Orchestra\nNottingham Strictly Strings\nNottingham Youth Band\nVocals Youth Choir\nInvited alumni members \nSpecial guest artist: Sam Sweeney \nConductors: Josh Goodman\, Tamaki Higashi\, Jane McDouall\, Rachel Parkes\, Mike Shaw \n3.30pm\, Saturday 1st July 2023\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \n\nJoin us as we celebrate Music for Everyone’s 40th Anniversary in an afternoon concert at Nottingham’s Albert Hall on Saturday 1st July 3.30pm\, with the East Midlands & Nottingham Youth Bands\, Strictly Strings\, East Midlands Youth String Orchestra and our Vocals Choir featuring singers and players\, past and present! There will also be a special performance from MfE’s World Drumming group in the Osborne Suite before the concert begins. \nWith special guest and Stringwise alumnus\, folk musician Sam Sweeney\, the concert will showcase our talented youth groups performing a varied programme\, culminating in a grand finale with all performers in ‘Just Sing!’ from Trolls World Tour. \n\n– The Four Decades of Music for Everyone –  \nDon’t miss the special 40th Anniversary Exhibition in the Albert Hall’s Osborne Foyer. Take a trip down memory lane with photographs from MfE events old and new\, see our very first typewriter\, letters and publicity and look back on 40 years of the famous MfE pencil! \n\nTickets: Adults £10\, Children/Students £5 \nONLINE BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO BUY ON THE DOOR.  \nDOORS OPEN FROM 3PM TO AUDIENCE MEMBERS\, PLEASE DO COME ALONG EARLIER TO EXPERIENCE THE EXHIBITION IN THE OSBORNE SUITE \nBook online and choose your seats via the ‘Book Tickets’ button below\nPhone the MfE Box Office on 0115 958 9312\nIn Person (Monday – Friday\, 11am – 4pm): Bookwise\, 10 Goose Gate\, Hockley NG1 1FF\nTickets available on the door\, subject to availability \n\nA Musical Celebration – Sunday 2nd July\, 3.30pm Albert Hall\, Nottingham  \nDo join us again for our Sunday concert\, featuring over 300 members of MfE’s adult music groups performing music by Handel\, Brahms\, Carl Orff\, Elgar\, Rodgers and Hammerstein\, and Queen! All finished off with a piece of birthday cake! Book tickets online at: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/a-musical-celebration-concert/ \n\n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/a-musical-celebration-spotlight-on-youth/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230702
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SUMMARY:Vocals - A Musical Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of a massed concert for Music for Everyone’s 40th birthday. \nCome and join us as we celebrate 40 wonderful years of music making at Music for Everyone! The Vocals choir will be joined by MfE’s regular instrumental youth groups to sing songs from the ‘Celebrate around the World’ course\, a new arrangement with folk fiddler Sam Sweeney and a massed arrangement of ‘Just Sing!’ performed by everyone! \nTimetable\nSaturday 1st July 2023 – Albert Hall\, Nottingham\nRehearsal: 12.30pm – 2.30pm\nPerformance: 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Ticket booking information available here \nTo book as part of the Vocals choir\, click the button below to pay with a card or PayPal. The fee is £5 per child. \nBooking is now closed for this event. To be added to the mailing list for future Vocals courses\, please email admin@music-for-everyone.org
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/vocals-a-musical-celebration/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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SUMMARY:Concert: Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:A performance by Music for Everyone’s Youth Groups. \nSunday 3 July\, 3.30pm \nThe Grange Hall\, Radcliffe-on-Trent NG12 2FB \nFeaturing East Midlands Youth Band\, East Midlands Youth String Orchestra\, Nottingham Strictly Strings and Nottingham Youth Band \nConductors Claire Franklin\, Josh Goodman\, Richard Howarth \n \nA cabaret style concert with refreshments and an ice cream van! Celebrate our youth groups end of term with a variety of music from Telemann to music from Disney’s Aladdin. \nTickets: \nONLINE TICKET BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR ON SUNDAY. \nAdult £9\, Concession £8\, Child/Student £5 (includes concert refreshments) \nAvailable to buy in advance via the ‘Buy Tickets’ link above or phone the office on 0115 9589312. Tickets will also be available on the door\, subject to availability.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/concert-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Grange Hall\, Vicarage Lane\, Radcliffe on Trent\, NG12 2FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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SUMMARY:Vacancy: Director of Youth Strings
DESCRIPTION:Music for Everyone is the East Midlands’ largest independent music charity\, delivering a dynamic range of instrumental and vocal music-making opportunities to people of all ages and abilities across the region. \n  \nWe are seeking an inspiring and charismatic musician to direct the East Midlands Youth String Orchestra\, our flagship Grade 5+ string ensemble for young players. The successful candidate will be an inspirational violin\, viola\, cello or double bass player as well as an experienced conductor and educator\, with an ambitious desire to grow the orchestra and its repertoire. They will have a proven track record of working with people from a range of backgrounds. \n  \nThe orchestra rehearses 12-14 times per year on Sunday afternoons in Nottingham and gives regular performances throughout the Music for Everyone annual season. It also holds two all-day workshops a year on Sundays in November and February\, for which additional players join\, integrating with our Big Youth Music Experience events. \n  \nThe new director will be joining MfE’s small but passionate artistic team at an exciting time of change\, and there will be the potential to grow this role for the right candidate. This may include collaborating with the director of our training string orchestra\, Strictly Strings\, as well as developing other opportunities and projects within the organisation. \nThis is a freelance contract\, offered in the first instance for a fixed term of 12 months. \n  \nFee: £30 per hour (roughly 20 hours per school term\, plus extra fee for concerts) \nStart date: September 2022 \nHow to apply: please send an email demonstrating why you are the right person to lead and develop the orchestra\, along with a current CV to Su Evans\, General Manager: su@music-for-everyone.org \nClosing date for applications: Friday 29th April at 5pm \nShortlisted candidates will be invited to conduct a short rehearsal with the orchestra on Sunday 8th May\, followed by an interview on Monday 9th May.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/vacancy-director-of-youth-strings/
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Youth Band
DESCRIPTION:Come along to our 2 FREE taster sessions for young wind\, brass and percussion players of grade 5+ standard. \nRehearsals are at Beeston Methodist Church\, Chilwell Road NG9 1EH \n  \nThursday 18th November\, 6.30pm – 8pm \nThursday 25th November\, 6.30pm – 8pm \n  \nEmail us to reserve a place and let us know your name and instrument\, or just turn up on the day! Bring a music stand and your instrument and we’ll provide the rest.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/east-midlands-youth-band/
LOCATION:Beeston Methodist Church\, Chilwell Road\, Chilwell High Road\, Beeston\, NG9 1EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
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SUMMARY:Big Youth Music Experience
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nFor Wind Band – Saturday 6th November and Sunday 14th November 2021 \nCome 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. \nMusic 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. \nFor Strings – Sunday 7th November and Sunday 14th November 2021 \nCome 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. \nMusic 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. \n(NB All covid regulations in place at the time will be adhered to) \nProvisional Timetable – Workshops 6th & 7th November\nBluecoat Academy\, Wollaton NG8 1EA \n10am – 10.30am             Arrive and Registration – Senior Groups \n10.30am – 12.30pm        Morning Rehearsals\, including breaks (Seniors only) \n12.30pm – 1.30pm          Lunch Break \n1pm – 1.30pm                Arrival and Registration – Junior & Beginner Groups \n1.30pm – 5.30pm            Afternoon Rehearsals\, including breaks (All groups) \nConcert 14th November – All groups\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham NG1 5AA \n11am – 11.30am             Arrive and Registration – Senior Groups \n11.30am – 1pm               Rehearsals (Senior groups) \n1pm – 1.30pm                Arrive and Registration – Junior & Beginner Groups \n1.30pm – 3pm                Rehearsals \n3.30pm – 5.30pm           Concert performance to family and friends \nHow to Book \nThe prices for the course are: \n\nSenior Band and Senior Strings – £15\nJunior Band and Junior/Beginner Strings – £10\n\nOnline – 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. \nBooking for this event is now closed. For details on future events\, please visit the Courses & Workshops page of our website. \nBy 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 \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/big-youth-music-experience/
LOCATION:Bluecoat Academy Wollaton\, Sutton Passeys Crescent\, NG8 1EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211118
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SUMMARY:Youth Sunday Strings
DESCRIPTION:Two youth string orchestras for young violin\, viola\, cello and double bass players of grade 1 – 5+ standard. There are no auditions for Strictly Strings (grade 1 – 4)\, East Midlands Youth String Orchestra is for grade 5+ and is auditioned. \nNottingham Strictly Strings – Term start date 12th September\nSundays\, 2pm – 4pm at Middle Street Resource Centre\, Beeston\nConductor: Josh Goodman \nEast Midlands Youth String Orchestra – Term start date 12th September\nSundays\, 2pm – 5pm at Middle Street Resource Centre\, Beeston\nConductor: Richard Howarth \nCurrent members should have now received an email with information on how to sign up for new term. If you think you haven’t received this\, please email Kirstie on kirstie@music-for-everyone.org \nIf you are a new player and would like to join one of our exciting youth orchestras\, why not try one of our FREE taster sessions? \nFREE TASTER SESSIONS FOR NEW PLAYERS\nStrictly Strings – Sunday 19th September\, 2pm – 4pm at Middle Street Resource Centre\, Beeston \nEast Midlands Youth String Orchestra – Sunday 19th September\, 2pm – 5pm at Middle Street Resource Centre\, Beeston \nSIGN UP HERE! \nOr scan this QR code:
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/youth-sunday-strings/
LOCATION:Music for Everyone\, 10 Goose Gate\, Hockley\, Nottingham\, NG1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211118
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SUMMARY:Nottingham Youth Band
DESCRIPTION:Two youth wind bands for young wind\, brass and percussion players of grade 2 – 5 standard\, no auditions! \nNottingham Youth Band West Bridgford – Term start date 7th September\nTuesdays\, 5.30pm – 7pm at Rushcliffe School\nConductor: Claire Franklin \nNottingham Youth Band Beeston – Term start date 9th September\nThursdays\, 5pm – 6.30pm at Beeston Methodist Church\nConductor: Josh Goodman \nCurrent members should have now received an email with information on how to sign up for new term. If you think you haven’t received this\, please email Kirstie on kirstie@music-for-everyone.org \nIf you are a new player and would like to join one of our exciting youth bands\, why not try one of our FREE taster sessions? \nFREE TASTER SESSIONS FOR NEW PLAYERS\nWest Bridgford – Tuesday 14th September\, 5.30pm – 7pm at Rushcliffe School \nBeeston – Thursday 16th September\, 5pm – 6.30pm at Beeston Methodist Church \nSIGN UP HERE! \nOr scan this QR code:
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/nottingham-youth-band/
LOCATION:Music for Everyone\, 10 Goose Gate\, Hockley\, Nottingham\, NG1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
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SUMMARY:Youth String Workshop
DESCRIPTION:1.30pm – 5.30pm at the Albert Hall\, Nottingham \nCome and experience string playing for young violinists\, violists\, cellists and bassists. Two string orchestras for players of all abilities (grade 2 – 8+). The Junior orchestra for players grade 2 – 5 standard\, conducted by Ann-Marie Shaw\, will enjoy a range of music that will introduce young instrumentalists to playing in an ensemble\, including The Toreadors by Bizet. The Senior orchestra\, for players grade 5+ standard\, will play St Paul’s Suite by Holst and will be conducted by Richard Howarth\, conductor of MfE’s East Midlands Youth String Orchestra. \nWe will end the workshop with an informal performance to each other. PDFs of the music will be emailed out beforehand so you can have a look at the music\, proper copies will be provided on the day. \n(NB All covid regulations in place at the time will be adhered to) \nListen to a taster of the pieces here: \n \n\nMusic leaders – Richard Howarth\, Ann-Marie Shaw \n   \nAnn-Marie was the String Animateur for Music for Everyone\, 2016-2018\, where she helped to organise and lead string orchestra courses and performances for both adults and children in the midlands. Her current role is Music Teacher at Martin High School in Anstey\, Leicester and she continues to perform in a wide variety of ensembles in the Midlands. \nRichard brings a wealth of experience and energy to orchestral conducting\, inspiring both musicians and audiences. He is able to draw on a distinguished career as a violinist\, having led and directed orchestras for over thirty years. \n\nProvisional Timetable – Sunday 20 June \n1.30pm – 2pm                Arrive and Registration \n2pm – 3pm                     Rehearsal \n3pm – 3.30pm                 Break \n3.30pm – 4.15pm            Rehearsal \n4.15pm – 4.45pm            Break \n4.45pm – 5.30pm            Rehearsal \n5.30pm                            End of session \nEnrolment and Price \nBOOKING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. FOR INFORMATION ON FUTURE COURSES\, PLEASE EMAIL admin@music-for-everyone.org \nPrice – £5 \nOnline – pay through PayPal or by card: Just click here and fill in your details: String Workshop Form Payment can be made via PayPal or debit/credit card. \nBy 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 \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312 (Monday – Wednesday\, mornings only) \nDates for your diaries! We are also holding 2 workshop afternoons in May and June for wind band players and a singing event for primary aged children – find out more information here. All groups will come together on Saturday 17 July for a spectacular Youth Festival\, which will culminate in an informal performance for family and friends to come and listen too!
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/youth-string-workshop/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210620
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SUMMARY:Youth Wind Band Workshop
DESCRIPTION:1.30pm – 5.30pm at the Albert Hall\, Nottingham \nCome and experience windband playing for young woodwind\, brass and percussion players. Two windbands for players of all abilities (grade 2 – 8+)\, conducted by MfE’s Wind Band Animateur Gill Henshaw. The Junior band (for players grade 2 – 5) will be working on pieces such as Orion by Jan Van der Roost and Wild Westerns arranged by Michael Story. The Senior band (players above grade 5) will be playing Blue Ridge Summit by Bryan Kidd and a medley of classic rock; Queen in Concert arranged by Jay Bocook. \nPDFs of the music will be emailed out beforehand so you can have a look at the music\, proper copies will be provided on the day. \n(NB All covid regulations in place at the time will be adhered to) \nListen to a taster of the pieces here: \n \n\nPrincipal conductor – Gill Henshaw \n \nTimetable – Saturday 19 June \n1.30pm – 2pm                Arrive and Registration \n2pm – 3pm                     Rehearsal \n3pm – 3.30pm                 Break \n3.30pm – 4.15pm            Rehearsal \n4.15pm – 4.45pm            Break \n4.45pm – 5.30pm            Rehearsal \n5.30pm                            End of session \nEnrolment and Price \nBOOKING FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CLOSED. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FUTURE EVENTS\, PLEASE EMAIL admin@music-for-everyone.org \nPrice – £5 \nOnline – pay through PayPal or by card: Just click here and fill in your details: Wind Band Workshop Form Payment can be made via PayPal or debit/credit card. \nBy 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 \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312 (Monday – Wednesday\, mornings only) \nDates for your diaries! We are also holding 2 workshop afternoons in May and June for string players and a singing event for primary aged children – find out more information here. All groups will come together on Saturday 17 July for a spectacular Youth Festival\, which will culminate in an informal performance for family and friends to come and listen too!
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/youth-wind-band-workshop/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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SUMMARY:Brush Up Your Playing!
DESCRIPTION:Do you play an instrument and are approximately grade 2+? ‘Brush Up Your Playing’ is MfE’s latest online project for all instrumentalists (youth and adult!) looking to get playing again during lockdown while we are not able to hold rehearsals ‘in person’. \nInstrument warm up videos \nOver the first 4 weeks we will publish 4 ‘getting back into good working order’ videos\, one for each of the instrument sections (as listed below) on our YouTube channel with a new one published each Friday. These will last about 8 – 10 mins. \nThe videos will remain on YouTube over the coming months so you can look at them at a time to suit you. \nInstrument sections and tutors: \n1) Violins and Violas with Joy Bower \n2) Cellos and Double basses with Jenny Merriman \n3) Woodwind with Gill Henshaw \n4) Brass with Stuart Bower \nWhat’s next? \nWe then hope to develop the project with interactive sessions\, group playing etc and we hope that the whole project will culminate in a summer Blow the Dust course at the Albert Hall – Covid-19 permitting! \nHow to sign up \nTo sign up for this free online project\, please fill in the registration form via the green ‘Book Tickets’ button at the bottom of this page. \nSimply complete your details and press ‘Submit’. You will then be on the mailing list for each new session\, sent out on Fridays.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/brush-up-your-playing/
CATEGORIES:Adult Music,Youth Music
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SUMMARY:Bandwise! 2020
DESCRIPTION:Come to Bandwise! 2020\, Music for Everyone’s 21st annual youth Windband event. Bandwise! gives you the chance to play a wide variety of music for wind and percussion – from classics to pop and jazz – and to take part in instrumental groups and workshops\, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. \nWhere and when is it? \nBandwise! will be held at the Bluecoat Academy\, Sutton Passeys Crescent\, Wollaton over the weekend of 11/12 January 2020 followed by an informal concert for parents and friends at the Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, on Sunday 19 January. An outline of the schedule for all groups is given below. \n\nWho will be there? \nLots of wind and percussion players from all parts of Nottinghamshire\, Derbyshire\, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. All instruments are included: flutes\, oboes\, clarinets\, bassoons\, saxes\, horns\, trumpets\, cornets\, trombones\, euphoniums\, tubas and percussion. The age range is 8 – 21. The Artistic Director is Gill Henshaw who is an experienced wind teacher\, performer and conductor. She will be assisted in conducting and leading workshops by a team of specialists. There will also be a large support group of adult helpers and organisers. \n\nHow good do I have to be? \nWhether you have been playing for years or have only just reached Grade 1\, this is for YOU! Players will be divided into three groups: Bandwise 1 (Grades 1 – 2)\, Bandwise 2 (Grades 3 – 4)\, and Bandwise 3 (Grade 5 and above). \nNB. Percussion players should be able to read music and play at the appropriate grade. \n\nWhat are we playing? \nA wide-ranging program including: \nBandwise 1: Wallace and Gromit Theme\, Battle Pavan \nBandwise 2: Flight of the Condor\, Sneak Attack \nBandwise 3: Start Up The Band\, El Camino Real \n\nHow do we learn the music? \nBy practicing the parts which will be sent to you approximately four weeks before the course\, and listening to the rehearsal tracks which you can choose to download from a link or receive on a CD. These tracks take you through the music and the rehearsals at the course carry on from where they leave off. If you have “done your homework” you’ll have no problems! \n\nHow do I apply? \nNumbers in each band are limited so please apply as soon as possible. The course fees are: \nBandwise 1: (Grades 1 – 2) £25.00 \nBandwise 2: (Grades 3 – 4) £27.00 \nBandwise 3: (Grade 5 and above) £27.00 \nNB Please note booking is now closed for this year’s course. If you would like to know more about future courses please contact admin@music-for-everyone.org \nYou can sign up online via the link below – click on ‘Book Tickets’ (NB please note a booking fee applies). Alternatively\, you can download a form here\, complete your details and post it to the office along with your payment. If you have any questions or problems\, please phone the MfE Office on 0115 9589312. \n\nTimetable \nSaturday 11 January\, Bluecoat Academy NG8 1EA\nAll groups: 1.30pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 12 January\, Bluecoat Academy NG8 1EA\nBandwise 1: 1.15pm – 5.30pm\nBandwise 2: 10.00am – 5.30pm\nBandwise 3: 10.00am – 5.30pm \nSunday 19 January\, Albert Hall\, Nottingham NG1 5AA\nBandwise 2 & 3: 12.30pm – 3.00pm\nBandwise 1: 1.45pm – 3.00pm \nInformal concert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \n\nSpecial discounts for families and subsidised places \nWe are offering a 10% discount to all families who have two or more  children taking part in the course. Just fill in the discount box on the application form. We run a subsidised places scheme for all our courses. For further information about this scheme or about any aspect of the course\, please phone the MfE Administrator on 0115 958 9312.  
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/bandwise/
LOCATION:Bluecoat Academy Wollaton\, Sutton Passeys Crescent\, NG8 1EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
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SUMMARY:Stringwise! 2019
DESCRIPTION:Come to Stringwise! 2019\, Music for Everyone’s 27th annual youth string weekend course and concert. Stringwise! gives you the chance to play a wide variety of music for strings and to take part in a range of orchestral groups and workshops\, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This year we present a programme of DANCE! Guaranteed to get you moving!. \nThe Stringwise groups will perform a toe-tapping mix of music\, concluding with a grand finale piece incorporating all players\, Simple Gifts arranged especially for Stringwise! \nWhere and when is it? \nStringwise! will be held at Bluecoat Academy\, Wollaton NG8 1EA over the weekend of 2 & 3 November 2019 followed by an informal concert for parents and friends at the Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, on Sunday 10 November. An outline of the schedule for all groups is given below. \n\nWho will be there? \nLots of string players from Nottinghamshire\, Derbyshire\, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire: violinists\, viola players\, cellists and double bass players. The age range is 7 – 18. The orchestras and workshops will be led by a team of experienced string teachers and there will also be a large support group of adult helpers and organisers. \n\nHow good do I have to be? \nWhether you have been playing for years or have only recently started having lessons on a stringed instrument\, this is for YOU! Players will be divided into four groups: Stringwise 1 (beginners – open strings and first fingers)\, Stringwise 2 (Grade 1)\, Stringwise 3 (grades 2 – 3) and Stringwise 4 (Grades 4 – 6). \nMfE also runs two string orchestras which meet once every three weeks on a Sunday afternoon at NTU Clifton\, NOTTINGHAM STRICTLY STRINGS for players of Grade 2 – 4 standard and the EAST MIDLANDS YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA for players of Grade 5 and above. If you would like further information about these groups then just fill in the appropriate section on the Application form. \n\nWhat are we playing? \nAn entertaining program including: \nStringwise 4:\nBollywood Strings Julie Liebermann\nDrowsy Maggie Traditional \nStringwise 3:\n‘A Conversation’ Mary Poppins Returns Marc Shaiman\nDance of the Reed Pipes Tchaikovsky \nStringwise 2:\nHasapikos Greek Traditional\nLittle Tango David Burndrett \nStringwise 1:\nSpanish Dance Pat Legg\nOpen String Samba Peter Wilson \n\nHow do we learn the music? \nBy practicing the music which will be sent to you approximately four weeks before the course\, and listening to the rehearsal tracks which you can choose to download as MP3’s from an email link or receive on a CD. These tracks can take you through the music and the rehearsals at the course carry on from where they leave off. If you have “Done your homework” you’ll have no problems! \n\nHow do I apply? \nNumbers in each orchestra are limited so please apply as soon as possible. The course fees are: \nStringwise 1: (Beginners)  £25.00 \nStringwise 2: (Grade 1) £26.00 \nStringwise 3: (Grades 2 -3) £27.00 \nStringwise 4: (Grades 4 – 6) £28.00 \nBooking is now closed for this year’s course. For information about next year’s Stringwise\, please email admin@music-for-everyone.org \n\nFirst weekend\nBluecoat Academy\, Sutton Passeys Crescent\, Wollaton NG8 1EA \nSaturday 2 November                                                             \nAll Groups: 1.30pm – 5.15pm \nSunday 3 November                                                           \nSW 1&2: 1.35pm – 5.00pm\nSW 3: 11.00am – 5.00pm\nSW4: 10.00am – 5.00pm \nSecond weekend \nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham NG1 5AA \nSunday 10 November\nSW 3&4: 12.30pm – 3.00pm\nSW 1&2: 1.45pm – 3.00pm \nInformal Concert\n3.30pm – 5.30pm \n\nSpecial discounts for families and subsidised places \nWe are offering a 10% discount to all families who have two or more  children taking part in the course. Just fill in the discount box on the application form. We run a subsidised places scheme for all our courses. For further information about this scheme or about any aspect of the course\, please phone the MfE Administrator on 0115 958 9312.  
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/stringwise-2019/
LOCATION:Bluecoat Academy Wollaton\, Sutton Passeys Crescent\, NG8 1EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190715
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
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SUMMARY:The Big Youth Music Experience
DESCRIPTION:THE BIG YOUTH MUSIC EXPERIENCE IS HERE!\nEveryone (adult or youth) is welcome to turn up to any of the events\, concerts and workshops to take part! \nFull information can be found at the Albert Hall throughout the weekend.\nMusic for Everyone look forward to seeing you there!\n  \nDownload enrolment forms here: \nThe Big Youth String Experience\nThe Big Youth Wind Band Experience\nThe Big Youth Singing Experience\nThe Big Family Singing Experience \nWHAT IS THE BIG YOUTH MUSIC EXPERIENCE?  \nBYME is an exciting festival of music-making opportunities over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019. \nFantastic workshops and performances\, many open to family and friends\, will take place in and around the city centre throughout the weekend. \nSaturday activities include workshops for INSTRUMENTALISTS grade 5-8+ and SINGERS aged 12 upwards. These groups will come together to present a ticketed evening concert at Nottingham’s Albert Hall\, culminating in a spectacular performance of ‘Light of the Seven’ from Game of Thrones. This will feature all performers plus the mighty Binns organ and Steinway grand piano! \nSunday workshops are especially designed for INSTRUMENTALISTS grades 2-4 and for families\, there’s a fun vocal time to be had at THE BIG FAMILY SING. All groups will entertain family and friends with a late afternoon relaxed performance in the Albert Hall. \nOn both days there are FESTIVAL FRINGE EVENTS. These are open not only to participants of the BYME groups but to any youngsters and their families and friends who would just like to ‘give it a go’. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer: Samba Drumming\, Pure Steel Band performance and Come & Try\, Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra\, Capoeira Dancing and much\, much more. Performances are also open to everyone. A small charge may apply to Fringe Events. \nWith nationally recognised tutors and conductors for the BYME groups\, and top guest ‘acts’\, this is a festival to truly celebrate the musical youth of the region. \n\nFriday 12 July \n7pm – Cathedral Youth Choir Concert – Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo (Ticketed – Click link for more info) \n7.30pm – Villiers Quartet Concert (Nottingham High School) Find out more about the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival here \n\nSaturday workshops (strings\, woodwind\, brass\, percussion and singing): £10 – includes access to all FESTIVAL FRINGE workshops. \nSaturday 13 July \n9.30am – Organ workshop – for pianists and organists grade 5+ Download a form here! \n9.30am – Percussion workshop for experienced players (grade 4+) \n1pm – Workshops: BYME Windband grade 5-8+\, Strings grades 5-8+\, Singers aged 12 upwards. \n5pm – Full BYME orchestra rehearsal for Windband\, Strings and Singers \n7pm – Concert: all BYME Saturday groups Book Tickets and find out more here! \nFESTIVAL FRINGE EVENTS include: Villiers String Quartet Family concert\, Steel Band\, RHYO flashmob\, Nottingham Youth Jazz orchestra \n\nSunday workshops (strings\, woodwind\, brass and percussion): £8\, (Big Family Sing): Adults £6\, Child £4 – includes access to all FESTIVAL FRINGE workshops. \nSunday 14 July \n10.00am – Workshop: BYME Windband grades 2-4\, Strings grade 2-4 \n11.30am – Samba (workshop) \n11.30am – Percussion workshop (no prior experience necessary) \n12.30pm – Samba (workshop) \n12.30pm – Percussion workshop (percussion/kit players grade 2+) \n1.30pm – BYME BIG FAMILY SING \n4.00pm – Informal concert: – BYME Sunday instrument players plus BIG FAMILY SING FREE to attend – find out more here! \nFESTIVAL FRINGE EVENTS include: Capoeira Dancing\, An ‘on the move’ Music Quiz\, Bhangra \nClick on the banners to find out more about individual events: \n      
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/the-big-youth-music-experience/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190602T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
CREATED:20190514T103323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T103448Z
UID:4039-1559484000-1559494800@www.music-for-everyone.org
SUMMARY:Youth Music Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Who’s it for? Young string players grade 2 – 8+ and young wind\, brass and percussion players grade 5 – 8+. \nWhen is it? Sunday 2 June\, 2pm – 5pm \nWhere is it? Ada Byron King Building\, Nottingham Trent University\, Clifton Campus\, NG11 8NS \nCalling young musicians! We would like to invite you to a fantastic FREE afternoon of music making with the East Midlands Youth String Orchestra\, Nottingham Strictly Strings and East Midlands Youth Windband! With great music and specialist conductors\, these regularly rehearsing groups provide opportunities for ensemble playing plus much more and have performed in a variety of concerts\, including in the Albert Hall! \n \nYou can reserve a place in advance by emailing admin@music-for-everyone.org stating your name\, instrument and grade\, or just turn up on the day! \nFor more information about these groups\, please visit our website www.music-for-everyone.org/whats-on/youth-music/ or contact the office on 0115 9589312. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/youth-music-open-day/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University – Clifton\, Clifton Campus\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190211
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
CREATED:20181214T160717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T103903Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Youth String Experience
DESCRIPTION:A workshop and performance day open to all young players aged 8 – 21 \nThe Albert Hall\, North Circus Street\, Nottingham NG1 5AA \nMusical Directors:\nThe Stringcredibles – string quartet\nNic Fallowfield: co-leader – Sinfonia Viva\, tutor – Royal Birmingham Conservatoire \nJunior Orchestra: grades 2 – 4\nSenior Orchestra: grades 5 – 8+ \nBooking is now closed for this event. \nWhat is the Big Youth Music Experience?\n \nBYME brings together youth music organisations based in the East Midlands to provide exciting musical opportunities for young singers and instrumentalists aged 8 – 21. It is open to existing groups and individuals. This six-month project will culminate in a festival-style event in Nottingham over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019. \nWhat happens at the Big Youth String Experience?  \nThis unique day for violinists\, violists\, cellists and bassists aged 8 to 21\, grouped according to ability\, offers a rich experience in technique\, performance and repertoire through the expertise of professional conductor Nic Fallowfield. Nic places great value on his work with young string players and has led workshops across Europe. Joining him will be the dynamic Stringcredibles – an inspirational and entertaining young quartet. There will be ensemble playing and performances\, including a closing informal concert for family and friends. \nNic Fallowfield: www.fallowfield.org \nNic Fallowfield is a conductor\, violinist and teacher of many years experience. He is co-leader of Sinfonia Viva and first violin of the Tedesca Quartet. He has been a guest leader of many orchestras. Nic is Musical Director of The Midland Sinfonia\, conductor of the Charnwood Orchestra and Beauchamp Sinfonietta and a frequent guest conductor with orchestras throughout the country. He has conducted youth orchestras in North Wales for many years and also the youth orchestras of Warwickshire and Herefordshire. Recently he has been working with the Birmingham Schools Symphony Orchestra. Nic teaches violin at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. \nThe Stringcredibles: www.thestringcredibles.com \n \nThe Stringcredibles is a string quartet delivering work to support the connection between musicians and audiences\, mostly in schools and community settings. As professional orchestral musicians with a bold and broad vision for music education\, the Stringcredibles know that technical excellence is only part of creating a great performance. Drawing audiences into the meaning of that performance is just as important and achieving this is an elusive skill. Through the different strands of their work\, they explore and develop ways in which musicians can engage more effectively with their audiences helping to make every performance meaningful and inspiring every audience member – both young and old – to come back for more.  \nTimetable \nSenior Orchestra\n9.30am – Registration and Tuning\n10am – Rehearsals (with break)\n12.20pm – Lunch (please bring)\n1pm – Performance by the Stringcredibles\n1.45pm – Workshop with Stringcredibles\n3.15pm – Rehearsals (with break)\n4.30pm – Informal concert\n5.30pm – End of day \nJunior Orchestra\n12.30pm – Registration and Tuning\n1pm – Performance by the Stringcredibles\n1.45pm – Rehearsals (with break)\n3.15pm – Workshop with Stringcredibles\n4.30pm – Informal concert\n5.30pm – End of day \nLead Partners: \n \nOur Supporters:
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-strings/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
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SUMMARY:The Big Family Singing Experience
DESCRIPTION:Listen to our Executive Director\, Robin Reece-Crawford talk about The Big Family Singing Experience on Mark Dennison’s show on BBC Radio Nottingham!\nhttps://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BBC_RN_Robin_MarkDennison.mp3\n28/03/2018 | 07.34 minutes\n\nA workshop afternoon open to all singers aged 5+ \nMusical Directors: Andy Hatherly\, Sara King\, Ellie Martin \nDownload a form here! \nWEST BRIDGFORD: Saturday 9 February 2019 \nEmmanuel School\, Gresham Park Road\, West Bridgford NG2 7YF \nMANSFIELD: Saturday 23 March 2019 \nMansfield Library\, West Gate\, Mansfield NG18 1NH \nBEESTON: Saturday 30 March 2019 Online Booking is now closed but places are available to turn up on Saturday! \nBeeston Library\, Foster Avenue\, Beeston NG9 1AE \nWho is it for? \nChildren aged 5 upwards with their mums\, dads\, carers\, grandparents\, aunts and uncles – the whole family\, friends too! \nAt the Big Family Singing Experience enjoy favourites from fantastic musicals such as The Greatest Showman and other exciting songs\, all led by our inspiring conductors. Singing is great for health\, togetherness\, confidence and fun. Choose from one of three locations: Beeston\, Mansfield\, West Bridgford. \nBFSE is part of the Big Youth Music Experience which brings together youth music organisations based in the East Midlands to provide exciting musical opportunities for young singers and instrumentalists. This six-month project culminates in a festival-style event in Nottingham over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019. \n  \nWorkshop fees: £5 per adult\, £3 per child. \n  \nProvisional Timetable \n1.30pm  Registration\n2pm      Rehearsals (with breaks)\n3.45pm  Movement Time\n4pm    Informal performance to family and friends\n4.30pm  End of session \n  \nLead Partners: \n \nOur Supporters:
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-sing/
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190114
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
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SUMMARY:The Big Youth Wind Band Experience
DESCRIPTION:A workshop and performance day open to all young players aged 8 – 21 \nThe Becket School\, Wilford Lane\, West Bridgford\, Nottingham NG2 7QY \nMusical Directors:\nThe National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain Ambassadors\nChris Swann: Principal Clarinettist – Sinfonia Viva\nTutor – Royal Northern College of Music \nJunior Band: grades 2 – 4\nSenior Band: grades 5 – 8+ \nWhat is the Big Youth Music Experience? \nBYME brings together youth music organisations based in the East Midlands to provide exciting musical opportunities for young singers and instrumentalists aged 8 – 21. It is open to existing groups and individuals. This six-month project will culminate in a festival-style event in Nottingham over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019. \nWhat happens at the Big Youth Wind Band Experience? \nIn a junior band (grades 2 – 4) or senior band (grades 5 – 8+) wind\, brass and percussion players will learn swing\, improvisation and performance alongside superb musical ambassadors from the brilliant National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) and top clarinettist and conductor\, Chris Swann. The day will end with an informal performance by both bands to family and friends. \nNYJO: www.nyjo.org.uk\nChris Swann: www.zephyrwinds.co.uk \nTimetable \nSenior Band\n9.30am – Registration and Tuning\n10am – Rehearsals (with break)\n12.20pm – Lunch (please bring)\n1pm – Performance by NYJO Ambassadors\n1.45pm – Improvisation session\n3.15pm – Rehearsals (with break)\n4.30pm – Informal concert\n5.30pm – End of day \nJunior Band\n12.30pm – Registration and Tuning\n1pm – Performance by NYJO Ambassadors\n1.45pm – Rehearsals (with break)\n3.15pm – Improvisation session\n4.30pm – Informal concert\n5.30pm – End of day \nLead Partners: \n \nOur Supporters: \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-windband/
LOCATION:The Becket School\, Wilford Lane\, West Bridgford\, NG2 7QY
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
CREATED:20180116T160744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T133802Z
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SUMMARY:Singing on the Wild Side!
DESCRIPTION:Singing and activities afternoon for children aged 6 – 14 \nMusic for Everyone is delighted to be joining with the Scouts to provide a fun packed afternoon of singing and activities for children of all ages. \nThe Wild Side ‘adventurers’ will be split into different groups according to age. In addition to singing\, the activities planned include some outdoor adventures with plenty of alternatives for children who would rather stay inside. There will be all kinds of music – camp fire songs and lots more! \nAt the end of the afternoon (5pm – 5.30pm)\, parents and friends are invited to come and listen to a ‘camp fire’ performance! \nCandleby School is situated in Cotgrave and is easy to find (maps will be sent out with further information). It has excellent facilities\, both indoor and out and is the ideal venue for this type of event! \nCost: £10 per child* \nBooking for this course is now closed. If you would like to know more about future Vocals courses\, please email admin@music-for-everyone.org to be included on the mailing list.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/singing-on-the-wild-side/
LOCATION:Candleby Lane School\, Candleby Lane\, Cotgrave\, Nottingham\, NG12 3JG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161025T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
CREATED:20160823T124832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T143753Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Friendly Sing
DESCRIPTION:Half Term Singing Day for Primary School Children \nHave you children of primary school age? Wondering what to do with them at half term? Let them come and have a sing! \nMusic for Everyone has over 30 years experience of running music events for young people. Led by our experienced tutors\, this singing workshop day will be full of fun singing games and songs. \nThe BIG FRIENDLY SING choir will be split into different groups according to age. No preparation is required before the day\, children just come along ready to sing and enjoy themselves. The cost of the day (to include morning and afternoon refreshments) is £20 (10% family discount for 2 or more children from one family\, subsidised places available\, please phone the MfE office on 0115 9589312) \nTimetable: The singing day starts at 9.30am and finishes with an informal free ‘come and share’ concert from 3.30pm – 4.00pm. During the morning and afternoon there will be refreshment breaks and time at lunch to eat a packed meal (not provided). \nOnline booking is now closed. There are still some places available\, you are welcome to come along and join in on the day! Registration opens at 9.30am.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/the-big-friendly-sing/
LOCATION:John Clifford School\, Nether Street\, Beeston\, NG9 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160716T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
CREATED:20160706T095412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160706T095412Z
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SUMMARY:EMYSO Auditions 2016
DESCRIPTION:The East Midlands Youth String Orchestra is a chamber orchestra 0f 20 – 30 talented players. \nConducted by distinguished violinist and conductor\, Richard Howarth\, the orchestra performs a variety of music from the great string orchestra repertoire. \nRehearsals take place approximately once a month on a Sunday Afternoon (2pm – 5pm) at the Bluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane\, Nottingham. \nInformal auditions will take place\, in Nottingham\, during the afternoon of Saturday 16 July 2016. Players wishing to audition will be contacted with details of time and venue. \nPlayers should be Associated Board grade 5+ and school years 7+. Auditions will comprise of playing an own choice prepared piece and some sightreading. \nIf you are interested in joining this friendly orchestra\, please telephone the Music for Everyone office on 0115 9589312 or email admin@music-for-everyone.org 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/emyso-auditions-2016/
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160509
DTSTAMP:20260513T071801
CREATED:20160203T145036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T094337Z
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SUMMARY:Reach for the Stars!
DESCRIPTION:Come and sing songs which take you to the world of space! REACH FOR THE STARS\, SPACE ODDITY\, HALF THE WORLD AWAY\, the space musical BLAST OFF and more! And then at the concert\, let special lighting and sound effects add to the excitement of the performance PLUS – a guest appearance by the national science sensation MAD SCIENCE! \nOver 200 children take part in our fun music events. Our singing weekend\, led by specialists Alison Bennett\, Ray Macleod\, Jane McDouall and Phil Smith give everyone the chance to perform a variety of music in a friendly and secure atmosphere followed by a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. \nSingers are divided into three age-groups choirs: \n\nVocals 1 (school years 1 – 2)\nVocals 2 (school years 3 – 4)\nVocals 3 (school years 5 – 7)\n\nCopies of the words and music will be sent out about a month before the course and to help you practice you can opt to download rehearsal tracks from our website or receive a music CD. \nTimetable\n\n1st Weekend\, Bluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane\, Nottingham NG8 5GY\n\nSaturday 7 May                                                Sunday 8 May \nVocals 1/2               1.45 – 5.15pm                   Vocals 1/2               1.45 – 5.10pm \nVocals 3                   1.45 – 5.15pm                   Vocals 3                  11.00am – 5.oopm \n  \n\n2nd Weekend\, Albert Hall\, Nottingham NG1 5AA – Sunday 15 May\n\nAssemble           All Groups            12.30 – 12.50pm \nRehearsal                                        12.50 – 3.00pm \nConcert                                            3.30 – 5.00pm \n  \nWheelchair Access to all venues.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/reach-for-the-stars/
LOCATION:Bluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane\, Nottingham\, NG8 5GY
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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