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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: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
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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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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:20220408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTSTAMP:20220411T103957Z
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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/
LOCATION:Nottingham
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220703T153000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230702
DTSTAMP:20230627T114509Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T153000
DTSTAMP:20230630T144546Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP: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;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20250528T095127Z
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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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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:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260507T095558Z
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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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SUMMARY:BYME - Bandwise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come to BANDWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Saturday 7th November 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 15th November 2026 – 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\n \nTimetable\nSaturday 7th November 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nBandwise 2: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nBandwise 1: 12.45pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 15th November 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 to join the support team\nWe welcome parents and carers to join the support team at the Bandwise course and concert\, either as a player helper or to assist with the logistics. If you play a musical instrument and would like to join in and help our youngsters\, we would love to hear from you\, particularly any lower instrument parts. \nAs a logistical helper\, parents and carers can help with registration\, general supervision of a group of children\, setting up and down (some heavy lifting and moving of equipment involved) or running the popular tuck shop! \nTo become a parent helper for this event\, please tick the box on the enrolment form and we will be in touch with more details. You can also specify if there are any tasks you would prefer to help with\, if you would like to be near your child or if there is anything you cannot do when we contact you closer to the event. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Bandwise 2026 are:\nBandwise 1 – £25\nBandwise 2 – £30 \nFill in the online form via the button below and pay with a credit or debit card (no card fees). \n\nIf you do not wish to pay via the internet or have any questions\, please telephone 0115 9589312 to book over the phone. \nPlease note if you have children registering for both Stringwise & Bandwise\, a 10% discount for all siblings can be applied using the code: BYME10 \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 kirstie@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case.
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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SUMMARY:BYME - Stringwise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come to STRINGWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Sunday 8th November 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 15th November 2026 – 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\n \nTimetable\nSunday 8th November 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nStringwise 3: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nStringwise 1 & 2: 1.00pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 15th November 2026 – 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 to join the support team\nWe welcome parents and carers to join the support team at the Stringwise course and concert\, either as a player helper or to assist with the logistics. If you play a musical instrument and would like to join in and help our youngsters\, we would love to hear from you\, particularly any lower instrument parts. \nAs a logistical helper\, parents and carers can help with registration\, general supervision of a group of children\, setting up and down (some heavy lifting and moving of equipment involved) or running the popular tuck shop! \nTo become a parent helper for this event\, please tick the box on the enrolment form and we will be in touch with more details. You can also specify if there are any tasks you would prefer to help with\, if you would like to be near your child or if there is anything you cannot do when we contact you closer to the event. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Stringwise 2026 are:\nStringwise 1&2 – £25\nStringwise 3 – £30 \nFill in the online form via the button below and pay with a credit or debit card (no card fees). \n\nIf you do not wish to pay via the internet or have any questions\, please telephone 0115 9589312 to book over the phone. \nPlease note if you have children registering  for both Stringwise & Bandwise\, a 10% discount for all siblings can be applied using the code: BYME10 \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 kirstie@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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SUMMARY:Concert: Sounds of the Season
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 6th December 2026\, 3:30pm \nChrist Church\, Chilwell\, Beeston\, NG9 4AS \n  \nMusic for Everyone’s youth music groups present their end of term festive 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. \n  \nTickets \n \nAdult £9\, Child/Student £4 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/concert-youth/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Chilwell\, NG9 4AS
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music
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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! \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. Use code VOCALS10 in the ‘Promo code’ section of the booking page. \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 kirstie@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. \n  \n \n  \nTIMETABLE \nSaturday 12 December – Singing Afternoon \nNottingham Trent University\, Clifton\, Nottingham NG11 8NS All Groups: 2.00pm – 5.00pm \nSunday 13 December – Concert \nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nRehearsal: 12.30 – 2.45pm \nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \n \nHow to join the support team \nWe welcome parents and carers to join the support team at the Vocals course and concert. Our wonderful volunteer team\, made up of MfE friends\, parents and carers\, help with registration\, general supervision of a group of children\, setting up and down (some heavy lifting and moving of equipment involved) or running the popular tuck shop. Joining in the singing is also strongly encouraged but not essential! \nTo become a parent helper for this event\, please tick the box on the enrolment form and we will be in touch with more details. You can also specify if there are any tasks you would prefer to help with\, if you would like to be near your child or if there is anything you cannot do when we contact you closer to the event.
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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