Music for Everyone

Youth String Workshop
2021-06-20 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
1.30pm – 5.30pm at the Albert Hall, Nottingham
Come 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.
We 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.
(NB All covid regulations in place at the time will be adhered to)
Listen to a taster of the pieces here:

Music leaders – Richard Howarth, Ann-Marie Shaw

Ann-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.
Richard 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.

Provisional Timetable – Sunday 20 June
1.30pm – 2pm Arrive and Registration
2pm – 3pm Rehearsal
3pm – 3.30pm Break
3.30pm – 4.15pm Rehearsal
4.15pm – 4.45pm Break
4.45pm – 5.30pm Rehearsal
5.30pm End of session
Enrolment and Price
BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. FOR INFORMATION ON FUTURE COURSES, PLEASE EMAIL admin@music-for-everyone.org
Price – £5
Online – 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.
By post – pay by cheque: Please download and complete this pdf form and post it, together with your enrolment cheque (made payable to Music for Everyone) to Music for Everyone, 10 Goose Gate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FF
For any further information, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312 (Monday – Wednesday, mornings only)
Dates 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!

Youth Wind Band Workshop
2021-06-19 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
1.30pm – 5.30pm at the Albert Hall, Nottingham
Come 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.
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.
(NB All covid regulations in place at the time will be adhered to)
Listen to a taster of the pieces here:

Principal conductor – Gill Henshaw

Timetable – Saturday 19 June
1.30pm – 2pm Arrive and Registration
2pm – 3pm Rehearsal
3pm – 3.30pm Break
3.30pm – 4.15pm Rehearsal
4.15pm – 4.45pm Break
4.45pm – 5.30pm Rehearsal
5.30pm End of session
Enrolment and Price
BOOKING FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CLOSED. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FUTURE EVENTS, PLEASE EMAIL admin@music-for-everyone.org
Price – £5
Online – 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.
By post – pay by cheque: Please download and complete this pdf form and post it, together with your enrolment cheque (made payable to Music for Everyone) to Music for Everyone, 10 Goose Gate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FF
For any further information, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312 (Monday – Wednesday, mornings only)
Dates 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!

Brush Up Your Playing!
2021-02-05 - 2021-04-02
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’.
Instrument warm up videos
Over 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.
The videos will remain on YouTube over the coming months so you can look at them at a time to suit you.
Instrument sections and tutors:
1) Violins and Violas with Joy Bower
2) Cellos and Double basses with Jenny Merriman
3) Woodwind with Gill Henshaw
4) Brass with Stuart Bower
What’s next?
We 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!
How to sign up
To 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.
Simply complete your details and press ‘Submit’. You will then be on the mailing list for each new session, sent out on Fridays.

Sing into Shape
2021-01-20 - 2021-02-17
MfE’s online singing project for January – February 2021!
Brought to you by MfE’s Assistant Artistic Director, Rachel Parkes and Director of Music of St Barnabas Cathedral, Greg Treloar – these online sessions are designed to help refresh your singing voice and get it back into shape with helpful warm up tips as well as rehearsing a piece of music, chosen by our conductors.
Rachel Parkes
Greg Treloar

The sessions in this 4-week course are uploaded to our YouTube channel every Wednesday, but you can watch them in your own time when it suits you.
MfE’s online singing sessions are free of charge to access, but if you feel able to make a donation to support MfE through these hard times, you can do so with a card or through PayPal here: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/donations-page/
Or if you already have an account with us, through our website here (at the bottom of the page): Make a donation
To be added to the online choir mailing list, please email admin@music-for-everyone.org and further details will be sent to you.

MfE Christmas Celebration
2020-12-13 - 2020-12-18
Booking for tonight’s concert is now closed. If you have signed up but not received the link, please email admin@music-for-everyone.org Keep an eye out on our website for an additional viewing which will be available soon!
The MfE staff, East of England Singers and members of the Nottingham Concert Orchestra are performing a family-friendly Christmas concert from the Albert Hall especially for you. We hope our Christmas Celebration will get you in that Festive Mood! There will be well known carols and Christmas favourites for you to sing-a-long to, plus individual items by our instrumentalists and singers. There is something for everyone, from Frosty the Snowman to The Little Road to Bethlehem by Michael Head. It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ for supporting us during these Covid days.
How the concert will work:

The concert will be in the form of a video streamed from our Youtube channel, accessed via a video link.
There will be two showings: 3.30pm on Sunday 13th December and 7.30pm on Friday 18th December.
The concert video will not be available for public viewing, you will need to book a virtual ticket link in advance.

Booking is easy – just click the green ‘Book Tickets’ button at the bottom of this page and fill in your details on the form that will pop up.
You won’t receive a link to the video at the time of booking, it will be sent to you 1hr before the showing.
There is no charge for the virtual ticket and all performers have given their time for free – but we are hoping to make the concert into a bit of a fundraiser to help MfE get through the coming months. If you feel able to make a donation for your ticket then please donate via BACS or by credit card or Paypal through our website.
Donate here via PayPal or with a card (no fees)
Please note that making a donation does not automatically sign you up for the concert link, you will still need to click on the green ‘Book Tickets’ button at the bottom of this page.

BACS – Music for Everyone Bank Account
Sort Code 40 52 40
Account No. 00020915
I hope you will join us in bringing a little musical cheer to the Festive Season – get your mince pies, mulled wine and Christmas jumpers ready!

Blow the Dust! Orchestral Playing Day
2020-06-13 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS NOW POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Did you learn to play an instrument when you were at school but haven’t got it out of the case for a long time? Or have you taken up playing an instrument in adult life just for fun? Do you like playing orchestral music? Were you a member of the school recorder group?
If the answer is YES to any of these questions then come to Blow the Dust off your Instrument 2020 course.
Conducted by Angela Kay and Gill Henshaw this playing day will give you the chance to renew your old skills or put new-found ones into practice in a friendly, relaxed and supportive environment.
The music has been chosen to give scope to players of all abilities and will include the swaggering ‘Polka‘ from Schwanda the Bagpiper by Weinberger, Tchaikovsky’s well known ‘Waltz of the Flowers‘ from Swan Lake, Eric Coates By the Sleepy Lagoon (better known as the theme tune to Desert Island Discs) and, to bring back memories of childhood, The Thunderbirds March!
There will also be items for wind band and string orchestra. The recorder ensemble will also have a varied diet of music.
The instrumental parts will be sent out in advance of the course, to give you time to get to grips with the notes ahead of the day itself.
Please note: This course is not suitable for players of a standard below Associated Board Grade 2 (except recorders)
Prices
Full £38.00 (Benefit Claimant/student £18.00)
Recorders £22.00 (Benefit Claimant/student £10.00)
How to enrol
You can enrol for the course online by clicking ‘Book Tickets’ at the bottom of this page or booking over the phone on 0115 9589312. (NB Please note a booking fee applies for all card payments) Download and print off a form here

Outline Timetable
Saturday 13 June 2020
Albert Hall, Nottingham
9.40am – Registration opens (NB Registration for recorders at 1.15pm)
10.00am – Morning rehearsals (to include coffee break)
12.30pm – Meal break
1.15pm – Registration opens for recorders
1.30pm – Afternoon rehearsals for all players (to include tea break)
4.45pm – Break
5.00pm – Informal concert for friends and family
6.00pm – End of course
Blow the Dust Helpers
Would you be willing to give up a little bit of time to help with the smooth running of the course? We particularly need help with registration – no great skill required! If you or a friend/partner would be willing to lend a hand then please indicate when you enrol – thank you!
For any further information about the course, please ring the MfE Office on 0115 9589312 or email admin@music-for-everyone.org

MfE YouTube Channel
2020-04-01 - 2021-03-31
MfE YouTube Channel

Keep in touch with MfE via our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicforEveryoneUK/playlists.
Take part in the challenges, join in with our Sing-a-Long items, listen to songs and instrumental pieces performed by our members – contribute your own items!

If you would like information as to how to be part of the MfE on-line community choir, instrumental project or Open Voices then please send an email to admin@music-for-everyone.org

Strings Open Day
2020-02-02 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Nottingham Trent University – Clifton, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
Nottingham Strictly Strings and the East Midlands Youth String Orchestra invite YOU to a FREE taster afternoon for ensemble playing and fun activities! Reserve a place now or just turn up on the day!
If you are grade 1 – 5+ and aged 7 – 21, we have a group for you. Find out more about the groups here>>
Spaces available for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass players.
Email admin@music-for-everyone.org or phone 0115 9589312 for more details and put your name down!
Sunday 2 February 2020 at Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus NG11 8NS in the Teaching and Learning Building

Wind Band Open Day
2020-01-28 - 2020-02-02
Nottingham Youth Band and the East Midlands Youth Wind Band invite YOU to a FREE taster session for ensemble playing and fun activities! Reserve a place now or just turn up on the day!
If you are grade 2 – 5+ and aged 7 – 21, we have a group for you. Find out more about the groups here>>
Spaces available for all wind, brass and percussion players
Email admin@music-for-everyone.org or phone 0115 9589312 for more details and put your name down!
Grade 2 – 5:
Tuesday 28 January 2020 at the Emmanuel School, Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford NG2 7YF
Thursday 30 January 2020 at Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell High Road, Beeston NG9 1EH
Grade 5+:
Sunday 2 February 2020 at Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus NG11 8NS in the Teaching and Learning Building

Bandwise! 2020
2020-01-11 - 2020-01-12 | Bluecoat Academy Wollaton, Sutton Passeys Crescent, NG8 1EA, United Kingdom
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.
Where and when is it?
Bandwise! 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.

Who will be there?
Lots 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.

How good do I have to be?
Whether 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).
NB. Percussion players should be able to read music and play at the appropriate grade.

What are we playing?
A wide-ranging program including:
Bandwise 1: Wallace and Gromit Theme, Battle Pavan
Bandwise 2: Flight of the Condor, Sneak Attack
Bandwise 3: Start Up The Band, El Camino Real

How do we learn the music?
By 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!

How do I apply?
Numbers in each band are limited so please apply as soon as possible. The course fees are:
Bandwise 1: (Grades 1 – 2) £25.00
Bandwise 2: (Grades 3 – 4) £27.00
Bandwise 3: (Grade 5 and above) £27.00
NB 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
You 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.

Timetable
Saturday 11 January, Bluecoat Academy NG8 1EA
All groups: 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sunday 12 January, Bluecoat Academy NG8 1EA
Bandwise 1: 1.15pm – 5.30pm
Bandwise 2: 10.00am – 5.30pm
Bandwise 3: 10.00am – 5.30pm
Sunday 19 January, Albert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AA
Bandwise 2 & 3: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Bandwise 1: 1.45pm – 3.00pm
Informal concert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Special discounts for families and subsidised places
We 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.

Assistant Artistic Director
2019-11-15 - 2019-12-13
Music for Everyone
Assistant Artistic Director
Employer: Music for Everyone
Hours: full time (flexible)
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 subject to relevant skills and experience
Music for Everyone is a dynamic, independent, community-based arts organisation with over 35 years’ experience in devising and running innovative music participation events across Nottingham and the East Midlands. It enjoys a strong reputation for providing people of all ages with high quality opportunities to make music, develop creatively and have fun, all within a dynamic and caring environment. It provides progression pathways, culminating in specialist ensembles for both singers and instrumentalists.
The role of Assistant Artistic Director is an important new role at Music for Everyone.
We are looking for an experienced, creative and inspirational music educator/practitioner, with a commitment to oversee, support and enhance Music for Everyone’s existing artistic programme and the passion to lead a step-change in our youth outreach development and schools engagement work.
The successful candidate will be a music specialist with a proven professional track record of devising and running dynamic music projects for children of all ages, abilities and experience and working at an advanced level with adult ensembles. A particular interest in choral work would be an advantage.
The role is based at our Nottingham offices and is being partially funded by the Nottinghamshire Music Education Hub which is delivered by Inspire https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/services-schools/nottinghamshire-music-hub/
Music for Everyone is pleased to consider applications on a full-time salaried basis.
Deadline for applications: Friday 13th December 2019
Starting date: Thursday 2nd January 2020 or as soon as is convenient for the successful candidate.
The interview process will have two stages. Formal interviews will be held in Nottingham on Tuesday 17th December and candidates successful at interview will then be invited to take a short rehearsal with MFE’s chamber choir, the East of England Singers, on the evening of Wednesday 18th December.
To read the full job and person description, and for further details on how to apply, please click here to download the application pack.
Music for Everyone – registered charity no. 1153412

Let the Light Shine
2019-11-09 19:30 | St Margaret’s Church, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GA
… featuring Gjeilo’s SUNRISE MASS
East of England Singers
New Classical Players
Angela Kay conductor

A concert of music exploring the mystery and wonder of light.
From Vivaldi’s sparkling Magnificat to Arvo Part’s haunting Morning Star, Randall Thompson’s Last Words of David to Gjeilo’s atmospheric Sunrise Mass
Music to inspire, comfort and uplift the human soul.

The Performers: East of England Singers One of the leading chamber choirs in the East Midlands, the East of England Singers have a busy concert schedule performing works across the full choral range. The choir’s refreshingly dynamic and committed performances have brought both critical and public acclaim.
The singers excelled … conveying beautifully the range of moods and the close marrying of text and setting. Graeme Whitehead – Nottingham Evening Post

Tickets:
In advance/reserved: Full £10, Conc. £9, Child/Student £5
On the door: Full £12, Conc. £11, Child/Student £6
Tickets available on the door

Stringwise! 2019
2019-11-02 - 2019-11-03 | Bluecoat Academy Wollaton, Sutton Passeys Crescent, NG8 1EA, United Kingdom
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!.
The 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!
Where and when is it?
Stringwise! 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.

Who will be there?
Lots 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.

How good do I have to be?
Whether 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).
MfE 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.

What are we playing?
An entertaining program including:
Stringwise 4:
Bollywood Strings Julie Liebermann
Drowsy Maggie Traditional
Stringwise 3:
‘A Conversation’ Mary Poppins Returns Marc Shaiman
Dance of the Reed Pipes Tchaikovsky
Stringwise 2:
Hasapikos Greek Traditional
Little Tango David Burndrett
Stringwise 1:
Spanish Dance Pat Legg
Open String Samba Peter Wilson

How do we learn the music?
By 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!

How do I apply?
Numbers in each orchestra are limited so please apply as soon as possible. The course fees are:
Stringwise 1: (Beginners) £25.00
Stringwise 2: (Grade 1) £26.00
Stringwise 3: (Grades 2 -3) £27.00
Stringwise 4: (Grades 4 – 6) £28.00
Booking is now closed for this year’s course. For information about next year’s Stringwise, please email admin@music-for-everyone.org

First weekend
Bluecoat Academy, Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton NG8 1EA
Saturday 2 November
All Groups: 1.30pm – 5.15pm
Sunday 3 November
SW 1&2: 1.35pm – 5.00pm
SW 3: 11.00am – 5.00pm
SW4: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Second weekend
Albert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AA
Sunday 10 November
SW 3&4: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
SW 1&2: 1.45pm – 3.00pm
Informal Concert
3.30pm – 5.30pm

Special discounts for families and subsidised places
We 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.

Karl Jenkins The Armed Man
2019-10-12 19:30 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
Tickets are available to buy on the door (cash or cheque only) on Saturday 12 October at the Albert Hall from 6.30pm
Nottingham Festival Chorus, East of England Singers & Nottingham Concert Orchestra
Dutch Project Choir
Emma Brown soloist
Angela Kay, Martin Van Der Brugge conductor
Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace
Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man
Louis Bourgeois: All People that on Earth do Dwell
Ola Gjeilo: Across the Vast Eternal Sky
Hector Berlioz: Villanelle
Sir Edward Elgar: Where Corals Lie
MOVING…… POWERFUL….. UPLIFTING…..
The Armed Man shot to the top of the classical music charts on its first release. Using a popular French secular melody as its basis, the work sets a mass for choir and orchestra alongside texts from across Western poetry – from Malory to Kipling – and also includes Hiroshima poetry from Japan, Hindu literature and the Muslim call to prayer. Relish the universal ideas presented through Jenkins’ ardent depiction of the destructiveness of war and the exhilarating urgency of his plea for peace.
The programme also includes our soloist, Emma Brown, performing ‘Where Corals Lie’ from Elgar’s Sea Pictures and the exhilarating ‘ Villanelle’ from Berlioz’s Les nuits d’ete. The programme opens with Copland’s arresting Fanfare for the Common Man and also features a moving arrangement of All people that on Earth do Dwell and Gjeilo’s haunting Across the vast Eternal Sky performed by the East of England Singers.

NFC - The Armed Man
2019-10-05 - 2019-10-06 | Nottingham Trent University – Clifton, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
Music for Everyone invites you to come and be part of the Nottingham Festival Chorus performing Karl Jenkin’s powerful The Armed Man and Mack Wilberg’s moving arrangement of All people that on earth do dwell.
We are delighted that guest conductor, Martin Van Der Brugge will be bringing his choir from Holland (the Dutch Project Choir) to join us for this special concert.
Enrolment fee: £40, Benefit claimant/Student: £30.
NB. To be eligible for the singing/playing member discount, you need to have an active membership for 2019/20. For more information please see here or get in touch with the office on admin@music-for-everyone.org, 0115 958 9312.
Priority booking for MfE Singing members closes 26 July.

Martin Van Der Brugge – guest conductor
Martin Van Der Brugge obtained his orchestra director’s diploma from the Rotterdam Conservatory under Arie van Beek in 1990 and his choir director’s diploma from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague in 1994, partly under the tuition of acclaimed directors Jan Boogaarts and Ed Spanjaard. In addition he attended master classes in Biel, Switzerland and the Weiner Meisterkurz given by Julius Kalmar. In later years, Martin successfully organised the first master class for directors in Bulgaria.
In 1996 he gave concerts with the Vidin Philharmonic Orchestra as guest director. Martin was appointed regular guest director of the Mersin State Opera and Ballet of Turkey, with various productions including Verdi’s Rigoletto performed under his direction. He has also performed as guest director of the Paliashvili Symphony Orchestra and Choir in Tbilisi, Georgia. Martin has held his baton performing in numerous countries among which the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Germany, Spain and Slovenia. He has been long-term director of several oratorium choirs and a chamber music ensemble in the Netherlands. He will be accompanied in October with the Dutch Project Choir.
www.martinvanderbrugge.nl

Timetable
Saturday 5 October 2019
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton
9.30am – Registration opens
10.00am – Morning rehearsals
1.15pm – Meal break
2.15pm – Afternoon rehearsal
6.15pm – End of session
Sunday 6 October
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton
2.30pm – Rehearsal
5.30pm – End of session
Friday 11 October
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton
7.00pm – Rehearsal with visiting
Dutch choir & conductor
Saturday 12 October
Albert Hall, Nottingham
1.30pm – Assemble
2.00pm – Rehearsal
5.30pm – End of session
7.00pm – Assemble
7.30pm – Performance
Sectional Rehearsals (optional)
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton

T & B: Wed 11 Sept 7.30-9.30pm
S & A: Fri 13 Sept 7.30-9.30pm
Booking for this course is now closed. If you would like to know more about future Nottingham Festival Chorus events, please contact the office at admin@music-for-everyone.org

Summer School Lunchtime & Showcase Concerts
2019-08-12 - 2019-08-14 | Nottingham High School, Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED
Music for Everyone Summer School 2019
Lunchtime Recital Series
The Founder Hall, Nottingham High School, Waverley Mount, Nottingham NG7 4ED
Come and enjoy lunchtime recitals performed by top professional artists in the beautiful surroundings of the Nottingham High School.
Tickets £6 each or £15 for all three lunchtime concerts. Tickets can be purchased on the door subject to availability.

Scaramella
Monday 12 August at 1.30pm
Pooling expertise from backgrounds in cathedral music, opera, close harmony and early music, Scaramella is a London based all male ensemble. Their members have sung with many of the finest professional choirs and consort groups in the UK and Europe and are successful soloists in their own rights.
Programme: ‘There’s no deceit in Wine‘ – music for men’s voices from the dining and drinking clubs of Hanoverian London.
www.scaramella.co.uk

Zephyr Winds
Tuesday 13 August at 1.30pm
Formed by clarinettist Chris Swann in 1980, Zephyr is an energetic wind ensemble of renowned and experienced musicians from Britain’s leading orchestras. Their repertoire is varied and extensive, ranging from Mozart to the present day, enabling the creation of diverse, interesting and exciting programmes. Concerts are introduced from the stage with warmth, insight and humour in an atmosphere which creates maximum enjoyment for players and listeners alike.
Programme to include Arnold Three Shanties, Winter Two Miniatures, Grainger Walking Tune and an arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee.
www.zephyrwinds.co.uk

The Miyabi Duo
Wednesday 14 August at 1.30pm
Formed in 2017, the Miyabi Duo, Saki Kato and Hugh Millington, perform a variety of repertoire for two guitars, ranging from Renaissance lute duos to contemporary pieces. They also perform a range of music from the 19th century, including pieces using both a standard guitar and a terse guitar.
Rising stars, the duo made their debut performance in2 018 at the London Guitar Festival held at Kings Place and future engagements include a recital at the Wigmore Hall.
Programme: Rossini Overture from Cinderella, Mertz Pieces for guitar and terz guitar, Poole Wild Goose (1984), Gnattali Suite Retreats (Portraits)
www.hughmillington.com/miyabi-duo/index

Showcase Concert
…voyages of discovery!
The Player Hall, Nottingham High School, Waverley Mount, Nottingham NG7 4ED
6.30pm
Programme to include:
Richard Strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra
Gustav Holst ‘Jupiter’ from The Planets
Eriks Esenvalds Stars
Handel ‘Let their Celestial Concerts all Unite’ from Samson
and other highlights form the three day Summer School
Tickets:
Concert £8.00
Post concert buffet £10.00

Tickets available on the door, or from the Summer School throughout the week.
Transport links: On-site parking, excellent bus service. No access via NET trams at High School stop.
NB Please note the office will be closed from Monday 12 – Friday 16 August.

Big Youth Music Experience - Festival Concerts
2019-07-13 19:00 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
Saturday 13 July SENIOR GROUPS
Enjoy a thrilling performance given by all the workshop groups plus our special guests – solo clarinettist Oliver Lee, RNCM string quartet and organist.
Marvel at the sound of the mighty Binns organ and the spectacular concert finale – an arrangement of ‘Light of the Seven’ from the acclaimed Game of Thrones.
Tickets: £8 (£4 children/students) throughout the hall. Available in advance from MfE and on the door.
NB If you are participating in the workshops, you will receive a special code to receive 10% ticket sales!
Tickets can be booked online via ‘Book Tickets’ at the bottom of this page.

Sunday 14 July JUNIOR GROUPS
A free concert showcasing our junior instrumental groups plus THE BIG FAMILY SING choir. An enjoyable concert for all!
Anyone is welcome to come along and listen, but please be aware spaces will be limited.

Festival Fringe
Don’t miss two days of free entertainment at the Sky Mirror, Nottingham Playhouse. Enjoy a barbecue from the Playhouse Bar and Kitchen while listening to local youth groups including the Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra and City Music Hub’s Band Factory. There will also be interactive performances from a steel band and Capoeira Nottingham – come and give it a go! And on Sunday, for those of you who like a good quiz, take part in our FESTIVAL MUSIC TRAIL, a walking quiz with clues situated around all the venues.
Visit the Festival Weekend webpage here>>

Big Youth Music Experience - Festival Fringe
2019-07-13 - 2019-07-14 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
Festival Fringe at a Glance

Saturday 13 July

Sunday 14 July

9am – 5pm City Centre
FLASH MOB Robin Hood Youth Orchestra (Nottm City Music Hub)
Throughout the day
FESTIVAL MUSIC TRAIL Look for clues around all the venues and win a prize (£1 per sheet)

11am St Peter’S Church
FAMILY CONCERT Villiers Quartet
11.30am Albert Hall
SAMBA DRUMMING 1

12 noon Sky Mirror
PURE STEEL BAND Performance, Come & Try
11.30 – 12.30pm Sky Mirror
BEATFEET BHANGRA

12 noon Sky Mirror
Barbecue opens
12.30pm Albert Hall
SAMBA DRUMMING 2

4pm – 5pm Sky Mirror
NYJO
12 noon Sky Mirror
Barbecue opens

2.30pm Sky Mirror
CAPOEIRA NOTTINGHAM

Back to the Festival Webpage>>
Saturday 13 July: Robin Hood Youth Orchestra – Flash Mob
9am – 5pm: Across the City Centre
The Robin Hood Youth Orchestra will be part of the celebrations in July to mark the 50 years of friendship with Nottingham’s twin city of Karlsruhe, Germany. The friendship between Nottingham and Karlsruhe started on 26 July, 1969, and the twinning has led to many joint cultural activities. The Robin Hood Youth Orchestra (RHYO) has a close friendship with Jugendorchester Stadt Karlsruhe (JOK), which is a youth orchestra based in Karlsruhe, Germany.
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations and the Big Youth Music Experience, RHYO will be performing flash mobs around Nottingham City on July 13, 2019 from 9am to 5pm! You can look out for them at some of the city’s most iconic points including the Robin Hood statue by the castle, train station and outside the Theatre Royal & Concert Hall. RHYO will also be part of the celebrations in Karlsruhe later in July as they go on a residential to Germany on July 19!

Saturday 13 July: Pure Steel Band
12 noon – 2.30pm: Sky Mirror
Pure Steel Band consists of anything from 2 to 25 players, who perform in various settings around the UK and abroad. They rehearse in Mansfield once a week where they are supported by Inspire Youth Arts. Pure Steel have an extensive repertoire which means they can create the party atmosphere of a carnival or present a formal concert in a professional capacity.
The band was founded in 2002 and currently consists of players from both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire that range in age from 11-21.
Over the years the band have performed at numerous events both locally and internationally. We are very proud to have played at Disneyland Paris as well as various towns surrounding Lake Garda, Italy during several summer tours.
Pure Steel Band will be performing by the Sky Mirror and all are welcome to watch, listen and then have a go yourselves!

Saturday 13 July: Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra
4pm – 5pm: Sky Mirror
Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra exists to enable young, talented local musicians, of school or secondary college age, to develop their shared interest, skill & enjoyment in playing & performing jazz. With an emphasis on live performance, NYJO players develop lots of practical life skills too, such as time management and presentation, in addition to honing their craft of jazz musicianship through playing alongside other gifted players.
NYJO is happy to discuss requests to hire a smaller Combo or Big Band for functions with rates for private and charity performances. NYJO can provide entertainment for Weddings, Conferences, business and social functions, festivals, charity events and more.

Sunday 14 July: Samba Drumming – Artbeat Projects
11.30am – 12.30pm: Albert Hall
12.30pm – 1.30pm: Albert Hall
Learn to play the carnival sounds of Samba from Brazil!

The rhythms are intoxicating and guaranteed to get everyone moving and grooving! Think big, loud and energetic!
Artbeat provides workshops in Samba drumming -the Carnival sounds of Brazil, using a range of traditional large Samba drums and smaller handheld instruments. This is an energetic, loud and fun workshop where participants will learn to play rhythms from the streets of Brazil.
Children and their parents/carers are welcome to attend together, please book now to avoid disappointment – spaces are limited! Book online here
Cost: £3 per person

Sunday 14 July: Beatfeet Bhangra
11.30am – 12.30pm: Sky Mirror
Drumming naturally creates a sense of belonging and community. Everyone involved in our unique sessions is part of an unfolding musical and mindful process, that leaves both mind and body energised. People always leave group drumming feeling focused and ready to inject new found creativity into daily life, wherever this may be!
Join Vijay for an interactive dance workshop where you’ll discover and explore the iconic rhythms and moves of the popular Punjabi dance style – Bhangra dance! Enjoy the thunderous sound of the dhol drum and how to move your body to the beat.

Sunday 14 July: Capoeira Nottingham
2.30pm – 3.30pm: Sky Mirror
Capoeira Nottingham founded in 2000, and became a Community Interest Company in 2010. We are part of the worldwide group Cordão de Ouro, meaning ‘belt of gold’.
Our group is dedicated to the promotion of afro-Brazilian culture, and in particular Capoeira: its health, social and educational benefits. Our group is a diverse community, with everyone from young professionals, to students, and whole families engaging in what we do, from grandparent to grandchild.

Big Music Experience - Singers
2019-07-13 - 2019-07-14 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
Big Youth Singing Experience

Saturday: singers aged 12 upwards Sign up here!
1pm – 4pm: Gospel workshop
5pm – 6pm: Choir rehearsal (joint with orchestra)
Repertoire to include: Gospel singing and ‘Light of the Seven’ from Game of Thrones
Musical Director: Freddie Kofi
Award winning Gospel artist
About the workshop: Fun. Creative. Challenging. Driven and underpinned by the unique harmony structure that helps define this genre, [award winning British gospel music artist] Freddie Kofi, invites us to a Gospel music workshop that goes beyond the notes to help singers create and capture the emotion and empathy in the story of a song. From Traditional to Contemporary Gospel, to uplifting, emotive classic songs, the Gospel Choir workshop aims to introduce all who attend to new approaches and techniques to singing and challenge singers to step out of their comfort zone, to learn new ways of bringing a song to life.

Sunday: BIG FAMILY SING – children and young people accompanied by an adult or two Sign up here!
Download a form here
1.30pm – 3.30pm: Singing workshop
A fun singing afternoon designed for all the family! Children aged 5 upwards with their mums, dads, carers, grandparents, aunts and uncles – the whole family, friends too! Come and enjoy an afternoon singing together and then give an informal concert at the Albert Hall at 4pm.
Musical Director: Helen Hayes – Experienced choral animateur and vocalist

Big Music Experience - Instrumentalists
2019-07-13 - 2019-07-14 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
Scroll down to see opportunities for wind, brass, percussion and pianists!

Big String Experience
Saturday Orchestra: grades 5 – 8+ Sign up here!
Repertoire to include:
Grieg Holberg Suite and Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 3
‘Light of the Seven’ from Game of Thrones
Sunday Orchestra: grades 2 – 4 Sign up here!
Repertoire to be announced!
Download an enrolment form here for the Big Youth String Experience!

Musical Director: Sunday
Chris George – Accomplished violinist and conductor

Musical Director: Sunday
Rowan Cozens – Experienced viola player, conductor and adjudicator

Big Wind Band Experience
Saturday Band: grades 5 – 8+ Sign up here!
Repertoire to include:
Concertino Weber – featuring clarinet soloist Oliver Lee from the Royal Northern College of Music
A Huntingdon Celebration Philip Sparke
‘Light of the Seven’ from Game of Thrones
Sunday Band: grades 2 – 4 Sign up here!

Repertoire to include: Aztlan Victor Lopez
Download an enrolment form here for the Big Youth Wind Band Experience!
Musical Director: Saturday & Sunday
Chris Swann: Principal Clarinettist – Sinfonia Viva,
Tutor – Royal Northern College of Music

Saturday 13 July: Percussion Workshop, percussion/Drumkit players grade 4+ Sign up here!
9.30am: Registration
9.45-11.45am: An opportunity to perform on the full range of tuned percussion (glockenspiel, xylophone, vibraphone and marimba) as well as timpani and drum kit.
The workshop will be led by Jackie Kendle and will include improvisation and popular repertoire which we will perform in the 7pm concert.
Parts will be available before the workshop.
Sunday 14 July: Percussion Workshop, Drumkit players grade 1+ Sign up here!
12.30pm – 1.30pm: An hours workshop for drumkit players to try the full range of tuned percussion instruments as well as timpani! The workshop will be lead by Jackie Kendle and no preparation is needed, come and have a go!
If you have any queries please contact MfE – admin@music-for-everyone.org or Jackie Kendle – jackiemkendle@gmail.com

Saturday 13 July: Albert Hall Binns Organ Workshop Sign up here!
Open to piano players of grade 5+
From 9.45am, Players will be contacted with details of their playing slot.
Coached by experienced organist and teacher, Mike Smith, experience the thrill of playing one of the finest instruments in the country, the mighty Binns organ at Nottingham’s Albert Hall.
Places for this experience are limited so please apply early.
Download an enrolment form here for the Big Youth Albert Hall Organ Experience

The Big Youth Music Experience
2019-07-13 - 2019-07-14 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
THE BIG YOUTH MUSIC EXPERIENCE IS HERE!
Everyone (adult or youth) is welcome to turn up to any of the events, concerts and workshops to take part!
Full information can be found at the Albert Hall throughout the weekend.
Music for Everyone look forward to seeing you there!

Download enrolment forms here:
The Big Youth String Experience
The Big Youth Wind Band Experience
The Big Youth Singing Experience
The Big Family Singing Experience
WHAT IS THE BIG YOUTH MUSIC EXPERIENCE?
BYME is an exciting festival of music-making opportunities over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019.
Fantastic workshops and performances, many open to family and friends, will take place in and around the city centre throughout the weekend.
Saturday 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!
Sunday 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.
On 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.
With 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.

Friday 12 July
7pm – Cathedral Youth Choir Concert – Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo (Ticketed – Click link for more info)
7.30pm – Villiers Quartet Concert (Nottingham High School) Find out more about the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival here

Saturday workshops (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and singing): £10 – includes access to all FESTIVAL FRINGE workshops.
Saturday 13 July
9.30am – Organ workshop – for pianists and organists grade 5+ Download a form here!
9.30am – Percussion workshop for experienced players (grade 4+)
1pm – Workshops: BYME Windband grade 5-8+, Strings grades 5-8+, Singers aged 12 upwards.
5pm – Full BYME orchestra rehearsal for Windband, Strings and Singers
7pm – Concert: all BYME Saturday groups Book Tickets and find out more here!
FESTIVAL FRINGE EVENTS include: Villiers String Quartet Family concert, Steel Band, RHYO flashmob, Nottingham Youth Jazz orchestra

Sunday workshops (strings, woodwind, brass and percussion): £8, (Big Family Sing): Adults £6, Child £4 – includes access to all FESTIVAL FRINGE workshops.
Sunday 14 July
10.00am – Workshop: BYME Windband grades 2-4, Strings grade 2-4
11.30am – Samba (workshop)
11.30am – Percussion workshop (no prior experience necessary)
12.30pm – Samba (workshop)
12.30pm – Percussion workshop (percussion/kit players grade 2+)
1.30pm – BYME BIG FAMILY SING
4.00pm – Informal concert: – BYME Sunday instrument players plus BIG FAMILY SING FREE to attend – find out more here!
FESTIVAL FRINGE EVENTS include: Capoeira Dancing, An ‘on the move’ Music Quiz, Bhangra
Click on the banners to find out more about individual events:

Youth Music Open Day
2019-06-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Nottingham Trent University – Clifton, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
Who’s it for? Young string players grade 2 – 8+ and young wind, brass and percussion players grade 5 – 8+.
When is it? Sunday 2 June, 2pm – 5pm
Where is it? Ada Byron King Building, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, NG11 8NS
Calling 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!

You 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!
For 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.

Hits of Stage and Screen
2019-04-28 15:30 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
Nottingham Community Voices
Nottingham Concert Orchestra
Kate Taylor soloist
Simon Theobald presenter and soloist
Angela Kay conductor
Come and enjoy heartwarming songs from the classic 1965 film, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, foot tapping numbers from the hit musical and film MAMMA MIA and unforgettable melodies from
Gershwin’s musicals including PORGY AND BESS.
The programme will also feature items performed by the orchestra and our guest soloists, Kate Taylor and Simon Theobald.

Tickets:
Full £14, £10, £7; Conc. £13, £9, £6; Child/Student £7, £5, £3.50

Online booking is now closed. Tickets will be available at tomorrow’s course for singers to buy and on the door at the Albert Hall on Sunday.

Spring Serenade
2019-03-24 15:30 | Kingswood Methodist Church, Lambourne Drive, Wollaton, NG8 1GR
Nottingham Junior Voices, Nottingham Youth Voices, Nottingham Youth Band – Beeston & West Bridgford
Andy Hatherly, Gill Henshaw, Sara King, Ellie Martin, Alex Patterson, Jane Storey conductors
Come and enjoy an afternoon serenade of music presented by our talented young instrumentalists and singers.
ONLINE BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
Tickets prices: Full £7, Child/Student £3.50*
*Special Offer! If purchasing tickets to both the Junior and Senior youth concerts, full price is £10, child/student is £5 for both concerts (offer is available online)
Tickets available from the Music for Everyone Box Office Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm 0115 9589312 and on the door, subject to availability.

Mark De-Lisser - Choral Workshop
2019-03-23 13:00 - 16:00 | St Barnabas Cathedral, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5AE
Mark De-Lisser: Choral workshop *FREE*
Saturday 23 March 2019, 1pm – 4pm
Nottingham Cathedral Hall
Specifically for singers aged 12 – 18.
You’re invited to participate in an exclusive FREE workshop with inspirational vocal coach Mark De Lisser.
About Mark De Lisser
Do you remember hearing the stunning choir arrangement of Stand By Me at Harry and Meghan’s wedding last summer? Mark De Lisser arranged it, and we are delighted to say he is coming to Nottingham to lead a special vocal workshop this March at the Cathedral.

Mark De Lisser is a vocal coach, choral director, arranger and author who has been working in the music industry for over 18 years. He sang as a boy in a church choir in Brixton, South London and his love of spiritual music, soul and gospel shine through his unique approach.
He’s worked as a voice coach on The Voice UK (ITV 2016), The Choir (BBC2 2016), Pitch Battle (BBC1 2017), Eurovision (BBC1 2017-19) and SING: Ultimate Acapella (SKY 2017). Mark is currently leading the vocal team on All Together Now.
We are very excited Mark is visiting Nottingham this March and we’re sure he’ll lead an inspirational session with plenty of ideas and techniques for singers to take away. Whatever your singing background may be, don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
If you’d like to participate, secure your place by emailing kirstie@music-for-everyone.org
On the day contact will be Alex Patterson 07792618634. This is a 3 hour workshop so please bring plenty to drink.
This event is free (100% subsidised by Arts Council England/DfE) and is organised by Nottinghamshire Music Hub, Nottingham Cathedral Music and Music for Everyone.
Supported by:

The Big Youth String Experience
2019-02-10 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
A workshop and performance day open to all young players aged 8 – 21
The Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham NG1 5AA
Musical Directors:
The Stringcredibles – string quartet
Nic Fallowfield: co-leader – Sinfonia Viva, tutor – Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Junior Orchestra: grades 2 – 4
Senior Orchestra: grades 5 – 8+
Booking is now closed for this event.
What is the Big Youth Music Experience?

BYME 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.
What happens at the Big Youth String Experience?
This 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.
Nic Fallowfield: www.fallowfield.org
Nic 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.
The Stringcredibles: www.thestringcredibles.com

The 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.
Timetable
Senior Orchestra
9.30am – Registration and Tuning
10am – Rehearsals (with break)
12.20pm – Lunch (please bring)
1pm – Performance by the Stringcredibles
1.45pm – Workshop with Stringcredibles
3.15pm – Rehearsals (with break)
4.30pm – Informal concert
5.30pm – End of day
Junior Orchestra
12.30pm – Registration and Tuning
1pm – Performance by the Stringcredibles
1.45pm – Rehearsals (with break)
3.15pm – Workshop with Stringcredibles
4.30pm – Informal concert
5.30pm – End of day
Lead Partners:

Our Supporters:

The Big Family Singing Experience
2019-02-09 - 2019-03-30
Listen to our Executive Director, Robin Reece-Crawford talk about The Big Family Singing Experience on Mark Dennison’s show on BBC Radio Nottingham!
https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BBC_RN_Robin_MarkDennison.mp3
28/03/2018 | 07.34 minutes

A workshop afternoon open to all singers aged 5+
Musical Directors: Andy Hatherly, Sara King, Ellie Martin
Download a form here!
WEST BRIDGFORD: Saturday 9 February 2019
Emmanuel School, Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford NG2 7YF
MANSFIELD: Saturday 23 March 2019
Mansfield Library, West Gate, Mansfield NG18 1NH
BEESTON: Saturday 30 March 2019 Online Booking is now closed but places are available to turn up on Saturday!
Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston NG9 1AE
Who is it for?
Children aged 5 upwards with their mums, dads, carers, grandparents, aunts and uncles – the whole family, friends too!
At 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.
BFSE 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.

Workshop fees: £5 per adult, £3 per child.

Provisional Timetable
1.30pm Registration
2pm Rehearsals (with breaks)
3.45pm Movement Time
4pm Informal performance to family and friends
4.30pm End of session

Lead Partners:

Our Supporters:

The Big Youth Wind Band Experience
2019-01-13 | The Becket School, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY
A workshop and performance day open to all young players aged 8 – 21
The Becket School, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QY
Musical Directors:
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain Ambassadors
Chris Swann: Principal Clarinettist – Sinfonia Viva
Tutor – Royal Northern College of Music
Junior Band: grades 2 – 4
Senior Band: grades 5 – 8+
What is the Big Youth Music Experience?
BYME 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.
What happens at the Big Youth Wind Band Experience?
In 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.
NYJO: www.nyjo.org.uk
Chris Swann: www.zephyrwinds.co.uk
Timetable
Senior Band
9.30am – Registration and Tuning
10am – Rehearsals (with break)
12.20pm – Lunch (please bring)
1pm – Performance by NYJO Ambassadors
1.45pm – Improvisation session
3.15pm – Rehearsals (with break)
4.30pm – Informal concert
5.30pm – End of day
Junior Band
12.30pm – Registration and Tuning
1pm – Performance by NYJO Ambassadors
1.45pm – Rehearsals (with break)
3.15pm – Improvisation session
4.30pm – Informal concert
5.30pm – End of day
Lead Partners:

Our Supporters:

Music for Everyone - Job Vacancy
2018-10-19 - 2018-11-19 | Music for Everyone, 10 Goose Gate, Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FF, United Kingdom
Job Vacancy – Executive Director

Nottingham
Circa £32,000
Music for Everyone
Click here to download an application pack

We are seeking a dynamic Executive Director to deliver the organisation’s artistic vision, provide strategic operational leadership, financial and administrative management and direct fundraising and marketing. The Executive Director will optimise the organisational structure and manage staff and volunteers to meet operational needs effectively and efficiently.
Music for Everyone (MfE) is a registered charity based in Nottingham that has operated successfully for over 35 years. It enjoys a strong reputation for providing people of all ages with high quality opportunities to make music, develop creatively and have fun, all within a dynamic and caring environment.
The successful candidate will have

previous management experience and involvement in strategic planning
financial management experience including preparing budgets and management accounts
proven ability to fundraise through grant applications and individual donors
excellent administration and office management skills
experience of managing staff and planning staff capacity to work on multiple projects
previous involvement in marketing activity including online promotion, print production and working with the media
understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities practice

They will also have

excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate staff and volunteers
strong written and oral communication skills

To read the full job and person description, and for further details on how to apply, please download the application pack below.
Deadline for applications: Monday 19th November 12 noon
Click here to download an application pack

Summer Celebration
2018-07-15 14:00 | Trent College, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AD
*DUE TO THE INTEREST IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL, WE HAVE DECIDED TO BRING THE CONCERT FORWARD TO 2PM*
Estimated finish time is around 3.30pm.
Music for Everyone presents a concert performed by all our youth groups in the beautiful setting of the May Hall at Trent College in Long Eaton.
Nottingham Junior Voices
Nottingham Senior Girls Voices
Nottingham Youth Voices
Nottingham Youth Band – Beeston
Nottingham Youth Band – West Bridgford
East Midlands Youth Windband
Nottingham Strictly Strings
East Midlands Youth String Orchestra

To celebrate the culmination of Music for Everyone’s Year of Youth, a summer concert performed by over 100 of our young singers and instrumentalists. Set in the picturesque grounds of Trent College, Long Eaton, the entertaining programme will have something for everyone! From Sibelius to Harry Potter, well known songs from Grease to ‘This is Me’ from The Greatest Showman.
And to add to that summer feeling, a bowl of strawberries and cream to be served during the interval.
Tickets: £7 Adults, £6 Concessions, £3.50 Children/Students
Tickets will be available on the door.
