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SUMMARY:Concert: Instruments in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:East Midlands Youth String Orchestra\nEast Midlands Youth Band\nNottingham Youth Band\nNottingham Strictly Strings\n \nConductors: Claire Franklin\, Tamaki Higashi\, Erika Zeckser Owen \n  \nSunday 15th March\, 3:30pm \nGrange Hall\, Radcliffe\, NG12 2FB \n  \nMusic for Everyone’s youth music groups present their end of term concert. Join them as they showcase their hard work and perform a fun and wide ranging programme of music from classical to film and tv favourites – a perfect way to spend Mother’s Day. \n  \nTickets \nAdult £8\, Child/Student £4 \nTickets are now only available to buy on the door on the day. Cash or card accepted. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/concert-instruments-in-bloom/
LOCATION:Grange Hall\, Vicarage Lane\, Radcliffe on Trent\, NG12 2FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music
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SUMMARY:Concert: From West End to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:From West End to Broadway: A Musical Extravaganza! \nSaturday 7th March 2026 \nJohn Godber Centre\, Ogle Street\, Hucknall\, Nottingham\, NG15 7FQ \nBar opens: 4.30pm\nConcert: 5pm – 6:15pm \nEnjoy an enchanting cabaret performance featuring music from Mary Poppins\, Cabaret and Oklahoma!  Unwind with a drink from the bar as you soak in the magic of live performance. \nEnjoy the glitz and glam of the theatre with our special guest compere and baritone soloist Simon Theobald\, conducted by MfE’s New Artistic Director\, Rachel Parkes\, and accompanied by Angela Foan. \nTicket Prices:\nAdult: £8\nChild: £0 \nOnline ticket sales are now closed\, but tickets can be bought on the door at the event.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/from-west-end-to-broadway/
LOCATION:John Godber Centre\, Ogle Street\, Nottingham\, NG15 7FQ
CATEGORIES:Adult Music,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Workshop Day: NCM From West End to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Musicals workshop day and concert: From West End to Broadway!  \nMusic for Everyone invites you to come and sing in an entertaining workshop of well known hits from the musicals and West End. Enjoy the glitz and glam of the theatre with our special guest compere and baritone soloist Simon Theobald\, conducted by MfE’s Artistic Director\, Rachel Parkes\, and accompanied by Angela Foan. \nProgramme to include songs from Mary Poppins\, Cabaret and Oklahoma! \nThe day will finish with an informal cabaret-style concert including a performance from MfE’s Open Voices choir. \nAll music will be provided on the workshop day. \nParking is available at the venue and Hucknall tram stop is an 11 minute walk away. \nTimetable:\nSaturday 7 March\nJohn Godber Centre\, Ogle Street\, Hucknall\, Nottingham\, NG15 7FQ \n10.00am – 6:30pm \n  \nThis course is now full. Please contact the office to be put on the waiting list. \n  \nTo book tickets for the concert please use this link.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/workshop-day-ncm-from-west-end-to-broadway/
LOCATION:John Godber Centre\, Ogle Street\, Nottingham\, NG15 7FQ
CATEGORIES:Adult Music,Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260410T125513
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SUMMARY:The Creation
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Festival Chorus presents \nThe Creation\nSaturday 7th February\, 6pm\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nJoin the Nottingham Festival Chorus for an immersive\, multi-sensory performance of Haydn’s choral masterpiece The Creation.  Fine Artist and Composer\, Caroline Bordignon\, will bring a dynamic\, visual dimension to the performance – as she paints in real time\, her evolving artwork will mirror the unfolding drama of Haydn’s score\, from the chaos before light\, to the emergence of life and nature.  Through her exploration of colour\, light\, space\, and time\, and the ways these elements interrelate through synaesthesia\, Bordignon will create a profound synthesis of sound and image – music inspiring art\, and art\, in turn\, amplifying the expressive power of music. \n\nThe Music: \n\n\nHaydn\, The Creation \n\n\nThe Performers: \n\nAlex Robinson\, Conductor \nRachel Parkes\, Chorus Master \nAngela Foan\, Accompanist \nEleri Gwilym\, Soprano \nHarry Grigg\, Tenor \nWilliam Burn\, Bass \nLive art\, Caroline Bordignon \nNottingham Concert Players \nThe Festival Chorus (NFC) \n\nThe Nottingham Festival Chorus is Music for Everyone’s flag-ship choir\, a large-scale four-part chorus performing major classical and twentieth-century works\, with the Nottingham Concert Orchestra. There are three intensive and highly enjoyable events per year\, from a one day workshop to a full weekend course and concert. \n\nThe Venue: Nottingham’s historic and elegant Albert Hall is a comfortable concert venue located in Nottingham’s Castle Zone\, next to the Nottingham Playhouse (follow signs for the Playhouse) \nParking is available on neighbouring streets and in multi-storey car parks nearby – Mount Street and Talbot Street – all within easy walking distance. Discounted parking rates\, capped at £9.95\, are available from NCP Mount Street\, collect a validation ticket from the Albert Hall staff before you leave the event to pay on exiting the car park. \nPublic transport: The Nottingham Tram service runs every 7 – 15 minutes\, with free car parking facilities around Nottinghamshire. The nearest tram stops are Royal Centre and Old Market Square\, both 5 – 10 minute walk away. Being in the centre of Nottingham has the advantage of many bus services\, with the main bus stations nearby. 5 Minute walk from Old Market Square\, 15 minute walk from Victoria and Broadmarsh Bus Station. \nTickets: Full £19 – £15\, Conc. £18-14\, Child £5\, Students free (on production of valid student ID)\nTickets are no longer available to purchase online but will be available on the door from 5pm.   \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/the-creation/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music,Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
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SUMMARY:NFC Singing Course & Concert January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of an amazing choral workshop and concert!\nCourse: Sat 31st January and Sun 1st February 2026\nNTU Clifton NG11 8NS \nConcert: Saturday 7th February 2026\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham NG1 5AA \nMusic for Everyone invites you to sing with our Nottingham Festival Chorus\, a mixed voice choir of 150+ singers. \nWe will be singing Haydn’s Creation\, a powerful work that brings the story of the world’s beginning to life\, celebrating nature\, the heavens\, and the joy of existence through glorious music. \nLed by expert choral specialists\, come and be a part of this highly enjoyable singing experience. \nMusic scores and rehearsal tracks will be sent out approximately 4 weeks before the course weekend. There are also optional sectional rehearsals in early January to help you learn the notes. \n\nWhat is Nottingham Festival Chorus? \n\nMixed choir of 100+ voices\, no auditions\nExpertly led\, highly enjoyable rehearsal weekends\nDistance-learning packs\nHigh quality concerts with orchestra and top soloists\n\nWhat experience do singers need? \nMfE events are open to all keen singers\, you do not need to be a member to take part. (See details below if you would like to become a member). The ability to read music and some previous singing experience is needed for this course. \n\nSchedule  \nSectional rehearsals (Optional) \nNTU Clifton\, NG11 8NS \nSopranos + Altos\, Wednesday 14 Jan 2026\, 19:00-21:00\nTenors + Basses\, Friday 16 Jan 2026\, 19:00 – 21:00 \nWeekend Course \nNTU Clifton\, NG11 8NS \nSaturday 31 Jan 2026 09:30 – 17:30 \nSunday 01 Feb 2026 14:30 – 17:30 \nConcert \nAlbert Hall NG1 5AA \nSaturday 07 Feb 2026 \nRehearsals: 13:30 – 16:30 \nConcert: 18:00 – 20:00 \nSchedule times subject to change \n\nBooking is now closed. \nMembers of Music for Everyone      £52 \nNon Members                                  £62 \nBenefit Claimants/Students             £15 \n \nAlternatively call the office on 0115 9589312.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/nfc-singing-course-concert/
LOCATION:NTU Clifton Campus\, College Drive\, Clifton\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Blow the Dust off your Instrument!
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an instrument gathering dust at home\, or have you started playing recently just for fun?\nThen it’s time to Blow the Dust off Your Instrument!\nAlbert Hall\, North Circus St\,\nNottingham NG1 5AA\nJoin conductors Alex Robinson (orchestra & strings) and Claire Franklin (wind band) for a joyful day of music-making. Reignite your skills\, make new friends\, and enjoy playing in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. \nBooking for this course is now closed. \n    \nYou will tackle carefully chosen pieces for full orchestra\, wind band\, and string ensemble\, with parts sent out in advance so you can dust off the notes before the big day. \n  \nProvisional Timetable \n09:30 – 10:00 Registration \n10:00 – 16:00 Rehearsals including lunch break \n16:30 – 17:00 Informal concert \n  \nFees \nMembers £43 \nNon-members £53 \n  \nRepertoire \nOrchestra: \nAmy Beach – Bal Masque \nGlen Miller  – In the Mood \nMarquez – Danzon No. 2 \n  \nWindband: \nButtall –  The Lone Ar-ranger \nLauridsen – O Magnum Mysterium \nLunn – Downton Abbey\, The Suite \n  \nStrings: \nGrainger – Molly on the Shore \nGrieg – Nordic Melodies \n\nHow to Book: \nBooking for this course is now closed. \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 958 9312 (Monday – Friday\, 9am – 5pm)
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/blow-the-dust-off-your-instrument-jan/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T125513
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SUMMARY:Christmas is Coming! Concert
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Community Voices Presents: Christmas is Coming \nTickets are no longer available online. Tickets will be available to buy on the door. \nJoin us for a musical afternoon of festive cheer that’s perfect for the whole family! Delight in beloved carols\, seasonal favourites\, and wonderful performances by: \nNottingham Community Voices \nVocals Youth Choir \nNottingham Chamber Singers \nNottingham Concert Orchestra \nPLUS — a very special appearance from Father Christmas himself! \nCome and celebrate the season with us! \n  \nTickets \nTickets are no longer available online. Tickets will be available to buy on the door. \nFull £16\, £13\, £11; Conc. £15\, £12\, £10; Child/Student £5
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/christmas-is-coming/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Community Voices - Christmas is Coming! Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Community Voices Rehearsals and Concert – Christmas is Coming! \nOn Sunday 14 December\, Music for Everyone are giving a Christmas Concert at the Albert Hall in Nottingham. \nJoin with the other MfE choirs\, both adult and youth\, in presenting this popular\, traditional afternoon concert for all the family. \nRehearsal details: \nYou are welcome to attend more than one rehearsal. \nChoose from the following rehearsal dates when booking: \n\n\nSouthwell Methodist Church – Mon 01 December 2-4pm \n\n\nWest Bridgford Baptist Church – Tues 02 December 2-4pm \n\n\nWollaton St Leonard’s Community Centre – Weds 03 December 2:15-4:15pm \n\n\nHucknall John Godber Centre – Mon 08 December 10:15am-12:15pm \n\n\nGamston St Luke’s Church – Weds 10 December EVENING 7-9pm \n\n\nSherwood Methodist Church – Thurs 11 December 2-4pm \n\n\nConcert Day – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \nSunday 14 December: \n10.45am Arrival \n11.15am Rehearsal \n1.45pm End of rehearsal \n3.30pm Concert \nThe concert is estimated to finish between 5.30pm and 6pm. \nEnrolment Fee\n£31 – Adults\, £15 Students \nRehearsal sessions and music is all included in the enrolment fee. \nOnline – pay by card here: \nBookings are no longer available for this course. \nClick the button above and fill in your details: Payment can be made via debit/credit card (no additional fees) \nBy post – pay by cheque/cash. \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312 \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/christmas-is-coming-daytime-voices/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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SUMMARY:Vocals! Christmas is Coming
DESCRIPTION:Fun singing afternoon and festive concert for children aged 5 – 14. \nDuring the run up to Christmas\, why not take a break and let your kids enjoy a fun-filled workshop on a Saturday afternoon\, followed by a concert on Sunday for the whole family at the iconic Albert Hall in Nottingham. \nGet into the Christmas spirit with lots of well-known Christmas songs including some familiar favourites from The Snowman & Muppets Christmas Carol! \nYoung singers will be joined by other members of the MfE ‘singing’ family too on the concert day for this mega-Christmas extravaganza! \nSingers will be divided into two age-group choirs: \nVocals 1 (school yrs 1-3) \nVocals 2 (school yrs 4-8) \nMusic packs\, including lyrics and audio tracks\, will be sent out approximately one month before the event\, giving everyone the chance to learn the songs as best they can before the singing afternoon. \n  \nCost: All Groups – £25 per child\, 10% family discount if two or more children from the same family enrol. \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \nMusic packs\, including lyrics and audio tracks\, will be sent out approximately one month before the event\, giving everyone the chance to learn the songs as best they can before the singing afternoon. \nBooking for this course is now closed. \n  \nTIMETABLE \nSaturday 13 December – Singing Afternoon \nNottingham Trent University\, Clifton\, Nottingham NG11 8NS All Groups: 2.00pm – 5.00pm \nSunday 14 December – Concert \nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nRehearsal: 12.30 – 2.45pm \nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/vocals-christmas-is-coming/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University – Clifton\, Clifton Campus\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
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SUMMARY:NCS Concert: Music of the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Chamber Singers present: \nMusic of the Stars\nSaturday 29th November 2025\nSt John’s Church Carrington\, NG5 2DP \n7.30pm \nJoin the Nottingham Chamber Singers and be caught up in the music of the stars\, choral pieces by some of Britain’s finest composers\, evoking the mystery and vastness of the heavens. The works contemplate life and after-life through vibrant poetry set to sumptuous music. \nCecilia McDowall‘s three settings about the stars shimmer\, fizz and delight whilst Parry’s Songs of Farewell open with the much-loved ‘My Soul there is a country far beyond the Stars’\, the first of a set of beautifully contrasted and deeply touching pieces. To follow\, three poems from the First World War feature in the luminous and eloquent setting\, Songs of Remembrance\, by contemporary composer\, David Bednall. Our final piece\, Howells’ Requiem (1932) is now recognised as one of the greats of the choral repertoire. With its hauntingly beautiful harmonies\, it appeals strongly to both singer and listener alike and places Howells as one of the brightest stars in the English choral scene for years to come. \nLed by Music for Everyone’s Founder\, Angela Kay and Artistic Director\, Rachel Parkes\, the Nottingham Chamber Singers have an exciting concert schedule performing works across the full choral range\, from Claudio Monteverdi to Judith Weir. The choir’s refreshingly dynamic and committed performances continue to receive critical and public acclaim. \nTickets: Full £13\, Conc. £12\, Child/Student £5\nOnline booking is now closed. Tickets are still available on the door
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-music-of-the-stars/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Carrington
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
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SUMMARY:NFC October Singing Course & Concert
DESCRIPTION:Booking for this course is now closed. \nCome and be part of an amazing choral experience and perform a dazzling concert. All participating singers become the Nottingham Festival Chorus for the day!  \nSt Nic’s Church\, Maid Marion Way\, City Centre\, Nottingham\, NG1 6AE \nConductor: Alex Robinson \nChorus master: Rachel Parkes \nAccompanist: Angela Foan \nWalk the golden streets of Venice in our first Festival Chorus concert of the season\, focusing on the music of two of Venice’s greatest exports – Monteverdi and Vivaldi. The Vivaldi Gloria is one of his most famous works and a real joy to sing. Experience the splendour of the high baroque era from Europe’s cultural jewel with strings and harpsichords ringing out in celebration. \nNFC courses are open to all keen singers. \nWhat is the Nottingham Festival Chorus? \n\nMixed choir of 100+ voices\, no auditions\nExpertly led\, highly enjoyable workshops and concerts\nDistance-learning packs provided\n\nWhat experience do singers need? \nThe ability to read music and some previous singing experience is needed for this course. \n\nMixed choir of 100+ voices\, no auditions\nExpertly led\, highly enjoyable rehearsal weekends\nDistance-learning packs\n\nDon’t miss out\, book your place now! \n\nVenue \nThe course and concert on 4th October will take place at St Nic’s in the city centre. Find out more about St Nic’s here: About — St Nic’s Nottingham \n\nRepertoire \nVivaldi – Gloria \n\nConcert  \nThe Nottingham Chamber Singers will perform three works by Monteverdi\, including Beatus Vir\, before the Nottingham Festival Chorus completes the programme singing Vivaldi’s Gloria. \n\nMusic Scores  \nMusic hire is included in the price. Please select collection point upon booking. \nWe offer music collection points. Please choose an option when booking. (The edition to be used is Ricordi\, 1970 ed. Malipiero) \n\nProvisional Timetable – \nFriday 26th September\, NTU Clifton \nRehearsal 7-9pm \nSaturday 4th October\, St Nic’s Church \nRegistration: 9.30am \nSinging sessions: 10am – 4pm \nTo include tea\, coffee and lunch break. \nConcert: 5pm – 6:30pm \n\nWorkshop Fee \nThe fee includes all music copies\, the workshop experience and coffee or tea at the morning and afternoon breaks. \nMfE Subscribing Members – £40; Non-members – £45. \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anne@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \n\nHow to enrol \nBooking for this course is now closed. \nOnline – pay by card: \nClick the button above and fill in your details: Payment can be made via debit/credit card (no additional fees) \nBy post – pay by cheque: \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312 \n\nMfE Membership \n\n\nJoin us as a member and become part of a unique community of music makers. Your membership will also help to sustain\, strengthen and shape the future of MfE\, enabling others to experience the joy of music too. \nMembership benefits you will receive are: \n\nSpecial membership rates for courses/workshops\nInvitation and voting rights for the annual AGM\nPriority early booking of tickets for all events including concerts\n\nAnnual Membership – £40 per year\nN.B. If you play or sing with one of our regular groups i.e. Daytime Voices / Daytime Orchestras / Nottingham Chamber Singers you are already part of the family and will automatically receive these membership benefits as part of your termly subscription. You do not need to take out membership. \nClick here to become a member
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/nfc-october-singing-course-concert/
LOCATION:St Nic’s Church\, City Centre\, 79 Main Marian Way\, Nottingham\, NG1 6AE
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SUMMARY:Voices of Venice Concert
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Festival Chorus and Nottingham Chamber Singers present: \n Voices of Venice\nSaturday 4th October 2025\nSt Nic’s Church\, Maid Marian Way\, City Centre\, Nottingham\, NG1 6AE \n5pm-6.30pm \nConductor: Alex Robinson \nChorus master: Rachel Parkes \nAccompanist: Angela Foan \nThe Music: \n\nWalk the golden streets of Venice in our first Festival Chorus concert of the season\, focusing on the music of two of Venice’s greatest exports – Monteverdi and Vivaldi. The Vivaldi Gloria is one of his most famous works and a real joy to sing. Experience the splendour of the high baroque era from Europe’s cultural jewel with strings and harpsichords ringing out in celebration. \n\nThe Performers: \n\n\n\nThe Nottingham Festival Chorus is Music for Everyone’s flagship choir which welcomes singers for three exciting events each year\, for workshops\, courses & concerts. They perform major classical & 20th-century choral works in a dynamic four-part chorus. They are joined in this concert by the Nottingham Chamber Singers & Nottingham Concert Players who will be performing works by Monteverdi including Beatus Vir\, Christe Adoramus and Gloria a 7. \n\n\n\nTickets: Full £15\, Conc. £14\, Child/Student £5\nTickets are no longer available to book online. Tickets will be available on the door.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/voices-of-venice/
LOCATION:St Nic’s Church\, City Centre\, 79 Main Marian Way\, Nottingham\, NG1 6AE
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Recorder Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT \n10.00am – 5.00pm at NTU Clifton Campus \nCome to Music for Everyone’s Recorder Workshop Day \n\nJoin us for an inspiring day of recorder playing.  \nAll players will have the opportunity to build confidence while exploring beautiful music in a supportive setting\, while more experienced players will have the chance to dive into exciting\, advanced repertoire. \nThe workshop will be led by principal recorder player of the renowned Dunedin Consort\, László Rózsa\, who will also be giving a short performance and take a Q & A session. Laszlo will tutor the advance repertoire sessions in the afternoon\, and we are thrilled that Nigel Martin will join us in the afternoon to conduct the main ensemble. \nThe music chosen reflects a broad sweep of styles from the heyday of the Renaissance to the present day. \n\n\nTimetable – Saturday 6th September \n9.30am Registration \n10am – 12.45pm Morning Rehearsals with Q&A session with László (with refreshment break) \n12.45pm – 1.30pm Meal break (bring a packed lunch) \n1.30pm – 3.45pm Afternoon Rehearsals (includes optional advanced repertoire session and refreshment break) \n4.15pm – 5pm Informal performance \n\nMusic will be sent out approximately 3 weeks before the course. \nWorkshop Fees \nMfE Members* £22\, Non-members £25\, Benefit Claimants/Students £10. \nHow to Enrol \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTo sign up by post\, download this PDF form and send it to us with your details and cheque payment (payable to Music for Everyone). Post to Music for Everyone\, 10 Goose Gate\, Hockley\, Nottingham NG1 1FF. \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anne@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \n*MfE Membership is open to all. Current members of a regular MfE Daytime groups are automatically signed up for membership.\nFor further information\, tel. 0115 9589312 or email admin@music-for-everyone.org
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/recorder-workshop-day/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University – Clifton\, Clifton Campus\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:Summer School 2025 Showcase Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for the Summer School Showcase Concert! \nDate      Wednesday 6th August 2025 \nTime      5pm \nVenue    Chapel followed by Oblensky\, Trent College\, Long Eaton \nPrice      £7 to include drinks and light buffet \n  \nJoin us for a joyful celebration as the Music for Everyone Summer School marks its tenth anniversary!  The concert beings in the beautiful acoustics of the chapel\, where the choir will perform a delightful mix of music – from the jazz-infused charm of John Rutter’s Birthday Madrigals\, to the infectious energy of Pharrell Williams’ Happy.  The choir will be joined by acclaimed vocal ensemble Sonoro for a special performance of Donizetti’s Per te d’immenso. \nAfter this\, we move to the nearby Obolensky Building for complimentary cold drinks and the second half of the concert. Here\, the orchestra\, wind band\, saxophone ensemble and string ensemble will whisk us away on a musical adventure – soaring from Holst’s joyful Jupiter to Keiron Anderson’s heartfelt Homecoming\, via Dunvegan with a few lively marches and dances along the way. \nFor the grand finale\, the choir and orchestra come together for a sparkling performance of Verdi’s Libiamo\, with soloists from Sonoro. \nWe cap off this unforgettable evening in true Summer School style – with our famous farewell buffet and celebratory drinks! \n  \nTickets for the Summer School Concert are now closed. \nTickets that have been reserved or purchased in advance can be collected from the Summer School Box Office.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/summer-school-2025-showcase-concert/
LOCATION:Trent College\, Derby Road\, Long Eaton\, NG10 4AD
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Open Voices Sherwood: My Fair Lady
DESCRIPTION:Open Voices Sherwood: My Fair Lady\n\n\n\nCome and see them in action on Friday 25th July at St Martins Church\, Trevose Gardens\, Sherwood\, NG5 3FU.\n\nEntry is free.\n\nTea and cakes at will be served at 11 and the performance begins at 11.20am.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’d like to say a big thank you to the Rempstone Steam and Country Show for their donation to Open Voices Sherwood to support them with their production of My Fair Lady.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/open-voices-sherwood-my-fair-lady/
LOCATION:St Martin’s Church\, Sherwood
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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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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:Meet the Composer: Open Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Chamber Singers 40th Anniversary Season \nSunday 11th May\, 2pm – 4.30pm \nDjanogly Rehearsal Hall\nDepartment of Music\nUniversity of Nottingham\nNG7 2RD \nHave you ever wondered how a composer goes about writing a piece for choir and orchestra? Do they start with the melody\, or go straight to the words? This is your unique opportunity to find out. \nTo celebrate their 40th Anniversary\, the Nottingham Chamber Singers have commissioned a piece for choir and string orchestra from gifted Nottingham-born composer\, Libby Croad. Libby write the splendid choral Fanfare\, Hail Bright Cecilia\, which opened the Music for Everyone 40th Celebration Concert two years ago. \nCome along and watch\, or sing with the choir\, and be part of the creative process as Libby introduces and explores her new piece The Nightingale. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTickets (which include refreshments and music scores) are priced at £5 (payable on the day) and are FREE for students and children.\nAvailable from: \n\nfilling in the form via the button below\nMfE Box Office (0115 9589312)\non the door\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Nottingham\, Djanogly Rehearsal Hall\, NG7 2RD
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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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SUMMARY:NCS Concert: Come\, Comfort of the World
DESCRIPTION:7.30pm\, St John’s Church\, Carrington\, Saturday 12th October 2024 \nNottingham Chamber Singers present: \nCome\, Comfort of the World: Songs of Hope and Consolation \nA concert bringing the vitality and expressive detailing of a chamber choir performance to the presentation of works of hope and consolation. \nBach’s intimate Komm\, Jesu\, Komm takes us from earthly despair to comfort in the hope of heaven. Reger’s beautiful motet\, with its rich\, subtly shifting harmonies\, evokes the restfulness of night and soothes away worldly cares. Brahms’ well-loved Requiem\, both dramatic and comforting\, appears in a fresh light in this chamber music version\, with piano duet\, the rarely-heard format which Brahms designed for the first London performance in 1871. \nPerformers\nFormerly known as the East of England Singers\, the Nottingham Chamber Singers have a busy concert schedule performing works across the full choral range\, from William Byrd to Judith Weir. The choir’s refreshingly dynamic and committed performances continue to receive critical and public acclaim\, led by Assistant conductor and Music for Everyone’s Assistant Artistic Director\, Rachel Parkes. \nAlison Rose\, soprano \nAlison is the winner of the 2015 Maggie Teyte Prize and a 2017 Leonard Ingrams Award. She is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the National Opera Studio\, and is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. \nOperatic roles include; Papagena\, Die Zauberflöte (Glyndebourne Festival Opera); Barbarina\, Le nozze di Figaro (Garsington Festival Opera & English National Opera); Governess\,The Turn of the Screw (Bury Court Opera); Vixen\, The Cunning Little Vixen (Grimeborn Festival / Arcola Theatre); Lady in Waiting\, Gloriana (St Endellion Festival with Martyn Brabbins); Miranda\, Arnold’s The Dancing Master (GSMD); Bětuška\, Dvořák’s The Cunning Peasant (GSMD); Servilia\, La Clemenza di Tito (RNCM). \nConcert highlights include Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music at the BBC Last Night of the Proms\, Handel’s Messiah at the Royal Albert Hall\, Britten’s Les Illuminations at the Southwell Music Festival and solo recitals at the Oxford Lieder Festival and the Royal Opera House Crush Room. Recent highlights include her debut with Glyndebourne Festival Opera as Papagena in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte\, Mahler’s Symphony no.4 at the Southwell Music Festival and Britten’s Les Illuminations with Sian Edwards for the Lewes Festival of Song. Further performances include her debut with Opera North on their Whistle Stop Opera tour\, and a return to ENO for a Studio Live production of Judith Weir’s Blonde Eckbert. \nAlison continues her studies in London with Gary Coward. \n \nWilliam Burn\, baritone \nBaritone William Burn enjoys a busy career as a performer of oratorio and consort music from the Middle Ages to contemporary music. A native of Oxfordshire\, he trained as a choral scholar at King’s College\, London\, then moving to live in Nuremberg\, Germany\, and finally settling in the East Midlands. \nWilliam has performed many oratorio roles\, including the Bach Passions\, Messiah\, Judas Maccabeus\, The Creation (including under the baton of Sir Nicholas McGegan at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall)\, Elijah\, Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs\, Dvorak Stabat Mater\, Elgar The Dream of Gerontius\, Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle and Stabat Mater and the requiems by Verdi\, Mozart\, Faure and Duruflé. Staged opera performances include Dido and Aeneas\, Acis and Galatea\, Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne\, and Lampe’s The Dragon of Wantley as part of the Ross­on­Wye International Festival. \nA particular area of interest for song and Lieder\, with recent programmes including Winterreise\, Schumann’s Dichterliebe and Opus 24 and 39 cycles\, Richard Rodney Bennett’s Songs Before Sleep\, Wolf’s Michaelangelolieder and Quilter’s Seven Elizabethan Lyrics\, along with Butterworth’s A Shropshire Lad at Southwell Minster and Dichterliebe in Derby Cathedral. William is the artistic director of The Nottingham Baroque Soloists\, whose repertoire includes cantatas by Bach\, Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri and Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. He studies with Rachel Nicholls. \nWilliam also works as a translator and subtitler from German\, specialising in academia and the social sciences. His recent work includes reports to the United Nations Human Rights Council and reports on human rights issues in Germany. He also provides English-language translations for the German Federal Government Press Agency. As a subtitler he specialises in documentaries for Arte\, including work on arts\, culture and human rights. \n \nConductor \nRachel Parkes was born and raised in Northamptonshire. She received her early musical education through the Royal School of Church Music and Northamptonshire County Performing Arts Service\, and went on to gain a first class Honours degree in Music\, and later a Masters in Music an \nd Performance\, from Royal Holloway\, University of London. During her studies Rachel studied singing with Margaret Cable and Jessica Cash\, she now receives coaching from Lynne Wayman. \n\nClick here to download our 40th Anniversary brochure.\nTickets\nClick here to find out about the NCS 40th Anniversary Ticket Discount Scheme (NB This link will take you to the Nottingham Chamber Singers website) \nFull £14\, Concession £13\, Child/Student £5 \nOnline Booking is now closed. Tickets will be available to buy on the door.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-concert/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Carrington
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Concert: Peace\, Everlasting!
DESCRIPTION:Online Ticket Booking is now closed.\nTickets are available in person at Friday evenings Rehearsal and on the door on Saturday.\nPlease note – the MfE Office is closed on Saturdays.\n  \nVenue: Beeston Parish Church\, Middle Street\, Beeston\, Nottingham\, NG9 1GA \n  \nNottingham Festival Chorus \nAlex Robinson Conductor \nAngela Foan Accompanist \nRachel Parkes Chorus Master \n  \nCome and hear Haydn’s greatest work and his last grand scale composition. \nWritten when Napoleon was at the height of his powers\, Haydn’s profound testament to peace signalled the beginning of the end for the invader. Regarded as one of the finest examples of his choral writing\, the score is beautiful\, lively and terrifying and is sure to provide you with a fabulous evening. Nicknamed ‘Harmonie’ (the german word for wind section) for it’s rich woodwind writing in the orchestra\, which the fabulous Peter Siepmann will draw out on Beeston Parish Church’s fine organ. The concert also features little organ ditties by Haydn written originally for musical clock and Rheinberger’s famous Abendlied to bring the concert to a close. Our specially assembled choir is conducted by the dynamic Alex Robinson. Don’t miss out. Get your tickets TODAY! \n\nSoloists:\nElizabeth Green\, soprano \n \nElizabeth is a second-year postgraduate at The Royal Academy of Music studying under Kate Paterson. Here\, she holds the position of being a Josephine Baker Trust Scholar. Having started her singing career as a chorister at both Canterbury and Rochester Cathedral\, Elizabeth has performed on commercial recordings for Regent Records and Decca Records\, the latter of which was both as part of the choir and as a soloist. Elizabeth has performed as a soloist internationally\, singing J S Bach’s St John Passion in Aachen\, Germany. Some of her other soloist opportunities have included Handel’s Messiah at Canterbury Cathedral\, Handel’s Israel in Egypt and Acis and Galatea\, Haydn’s Creation and Harmoniemesse\, Mozart’s Mass in C and Bach’s B Minor Mass. \nWhilst pursuing her undergraduate studies at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and graduating with a first-class honours degree\, Elizabeth had the privilege of being nominated for the Kathleen Ferrier Junior Bursary Competition and was awarded third prize in the Molly Robb prize for singing. Here\, Elizabeth successfully auditioned for the Associate Artist programme under the tutelage of Karen Cargill. Whilst at RCS\, she took part in opera scenes\, performing the roles of Papagena and Fiordiligi. Elizabeth also completed year-long contract with the Scottish Opera Young Company as well as a workshop with British Youth Opera. In December 2021\, she performed the role of Sandman in Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel as a Young Artist for Westminster Opera Company\, the performance of which was recently reprised at Château de Panloy\, France. \nElizabeth has had many exciting opportunities this past academic year\, including; The Royal Academy of Music Opera Scenes\, playing the roles of Yum-Yum (The Mikado) and Almirena (Rinaldo). Other operatic opportunities have included performing as Venus in Venus and Adonis with Hampstead Garden Opera and performing Gertrud (Hänsel und Gretel) with Berlin Opera Academy under the Ian Donald Wilson Memorial Scholarship. Oratorio performances have included Haydn’s Creation with Luton Choral Society\, Brahms Requiem with Lymington Choral Society\, Bach’s B Minor Mass with the Waverley Singers\, Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas with Dover Choral Society and Haydn Harmoniemesse with the Furness Bach Choir. Elizabeth is also in demand as a recitalist\, performing at venues such as Cobham Hall School\, Christ Church Kensington and Canterbury Cathedral. Most recently\, Elizabeth has performed Songs for Sue by Oliver Knussen under the baton of Barbara Hannigan as part of a project with Julliard school. Other upcoming opportunities include singing Second Lady and covering the role of Pamina in Mozart’s Magic Flute with Manhattan Opera Studio where she will also perform a concert at Carnegie Hall. She is also returning to Château de Panloy\, France as a young artist for Westminster Opera Company\, performing the role of Marcellina in Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro. \nLorna Day\, alto \n \n\nLorna is a mezzo soprano based in the North West of England. She performs regularly in the chorus of Bergen National Opera (Parsifal\, Rusalka\, and in 2024\, Die Fledermaus) and has also performed with Longborough Festival Opera (Orfeo ed Euridice). Lorna’s concert highlights include Elgar The Music Makers\, Dvořák Stabat Mater\, Mozart Requiem\, Handel Messiah and Rossini Petite messe solennelle. She has given recitals at the English Music Festival\, Wye Valley Music\, Rekstensamlingene in Bergen\, Leeds Lieder Composer’s Forum\, and works regularly with duo partner Olivia Dance. Lorna is a keen and experienced ensemble singer\, and performs regularly with several ensembles\, including Kantos Chamber Choir\, directed by Ellie Slorach\, and the Edvard Grieg Kor in Bergen\, directed by Edward Gardner. She has performed at the BBC Proms 2019 with Britten Sinfonia Chorus and Genesis Sixteen alumni\, and at the BBC Proms 2023 with the Edvard Grieg Kor. Lorna studied under the tutelage of Jane Irwin at the Royal Northern College of Music\, receiving a First Class BMus (hons) degree and MMus degree with Distinction. She won the RNCM Elsie Thurston Prize\, was a finalist in the Kennedy Strauss Award\, was highly commended in the Frost/Brownson Song Cycle Competition\, and she performed various operatic roles in the RNCM Opera productions during the course of her studies. Lorna also teaches at the Cheshire School of Music\, and enjoys rock climbing and baking.\n\n\nPhilip O’Connor\, tenor \n \nPhilip O’Connor is a young\, Derbyshire Tenor who began his musical training at Wells Cathedral School under Isobel Buchanan. Subsequently\, Philip went on to read Music at the University of Manchester\, while studying under Andrew Heggie. He then commenced his formal vocal training at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)\, studying with Nick Powell. Philip was awarded a Distinction in his Masters of Music and has recently graduated the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Studies (PGDip) winning the John Halsall scholarship. During his studies\, Philip has been generously supported by The Mario Lanza Foundation The Garner Howard Award\, South Square Trust and Sophie’s Silver Lining Fund. \nDuring his time at the RNCM\, Philip has been fortunate to work and take part in Masterclasses with Iain Burnside\, James Baillieu\, Christopher Purves\, David Owen Norris\, Patricia McMahon\, Paul Wynne Griffiths\, Eiddwen Harrhy\, Nicholas Kok\, Andrew Greenwood and Julius Drake. He has also performed the roles of L’Aumônier in Poulenc’s Dialogue des Carmelites\, Mr Rushworth in Dove’s Mansfield Park\, and Tancredi in Monteverdi’s Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda\, The Schoolmaster and Mosquito in Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen and Bill in Dove’s Flight. \nEdwin Kaye\, bass \n \nBass\, Edwin Kaye\, studied at the Royal Northern College of Music with David Lowe\, Roger Hamilton and Matthew Best. He is a recent winner of the Robert Presley Verdi Prize and has previously held full-time opera soloist positions with State Opera Stara Zagora and State Opera Ruse in Bulgaria where he performed roles such as Colline in La Boheme\, Il Re d’Egitto in Aida\, Banco in Macbeth and others. \nRecently he has performed as Angelotti in Tosca with Opera Holland Park; Raphael in The Creation with Scherzo Ensemble (a staged production with dancers); 2nd Soldier/5th Jew in Salome with Teatro dell’Opera di Roma; Surin in The Queen of Spades with The Grange Festival; a Flemish Deputy in Don Carlo with Le Grand Théâtre de Genève; and Bluebeard in Bluebeard’s Castle with Regents Opera. Upcoming he will perform as Sarastro in Die Zauberflote with Wild Arts (Potsdam only)\, Ceprano/Cover Sparafucile in Rigoletto with English National Opera and Adam Litumlei in Kleider machen Leute with Opéra de Lausanne. \nRecent concert performances include Verdi’s\, Mozart’s and Faure’s Requiems\, Handel’s Messiah\, Stainer’s Crucifixion and his St Mary Magdalene and Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder. \nThrough consort and choral singing\, Edwin has held positions with the BBC Daily Service Singers\, Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and various churches across England. \nPeter Siepmann\, organ \n \nPeter Siepmann is a conductor\, organist\, teacher and examiner based in the East Midlands of the UK. He is well-known in the region for his encouraging\, enthusiastic and informed approach to rehearsal and performance.  \nHe was educated at St Edward’s School in Oxford and the University of Nottingham\, where he was awarded a doctorate in 2010. As an accompanist and continuo player (a particular passion)\, Peter has performed with many of the UK’s leading soloists\, with recent highlights including the Bach Passions with evangelists Ruairi Bowen (2018) and Rogers Covey-Crump (2019)\, and all six of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos (2012).  \nSince September 2007\, Peter has been Organist & Director of Music at St Peter’s Church in the heart of the city of Nottingham\, where the church choir produces what the Nottingham Post has described “an outstanding standard of music-making”; the choir’s singing is also regularly praised at regular visits to cathedrals and abbeys both around the UK and abroad.  In 2010\, Peter oversaw the design\, fundraising and installation of a new church organ.  \nPeter is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists\, and a number of his organ pupils have gone on to cathedral and university scholarships.  He lives in the Nottinghamshire village of Ruddington with his wife Adele and young son Alexander.  \n\nTickets: Full £13\, Concessions £12\, Child/Student £5. To include a pre-concert drink \nTickets are available to buy on the door only.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/everlasting-peace-concert/
LOCATION:St  Johns\, Beeston Parish Church\, Middle Street\, Beeston\, NG9 1GA
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SUMMARY:Workshop Day: NCM From West End to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Musicals workshop day and concert: From West End to Broadway!  \nMusic for Everyone invites you to come and sing in an entertaining workshop of well known hits from the musicals and West End. Enjoy the glitz and glam of the theatre with our special guest compere and baritone soloist Simon Theobald\, conducted by MfE’s Assistant Artistic Director\, Rachel Parkes\, and accompanied by Angela Foan. \nThe programme will include foot tapping numbers from Oliver and Guys and Dolls\, unforgettable melodies from West Side Story and Chess\, and moving songs from hit musical Blood Brothers. \nThe day will finish with an informal cabaret-style concert including a performance from MfE’s Open Voices choir. \nTickets include a free pre-concert glass of wine or soft drink from 4pm. \nAll music will be provided on the workshop day. \nTimetable:\nSaturday 23 March\nRushcliffe Spencer Academy\, NG2 7BW \n10.00am – 6.30pm \nRegistration: 10am \nSinging sessions: 10.30am – 4pm \nTo include tea\, coffee and lunch breaks \nPre-concert drinks: 4.30pm-5pm \nPerformance: 5pm – 6.30pm \n  \nThe course fee for this event is £27. Book online via the button below or contact the office at Music for Everyone\, 10 Goose Gate\, Hockley\, Nottingham NG1 1FF. Please make cheques payable to Music for Everyone. \nBooking for this event is now closed. \nIf you’d like to come and watch the concert\, book tickets here: Concert: From West End to Broadway (music-for-everyone.org)
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncm-come-and-sing/
LOCATION:Rushcliffe Spencer Academy\, NG2 7BW
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:Gloria! Concert
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Festival Chorus\, Nottingham Chamber Singers\nNottingham Concert Orchestra \nSaturday 3rd February\, 7.30pm\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nClara Orif soprano \nAlex Robinson conductor \nOnline booking has now closed. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO BUY ON THE DOOR. Doors open from 7pm. \n \nThe Music: \n\nExperience a programme of thrilling repertoire by a 100+ strong choir and full symphony orchestra as they perform Glorias in all shapes and sizes by Poulenc\, Rutter and others! \n\nFrom the delicate to the extreme\, from the bombastic to the intimate\, this fantastic concert featuring over 200 musicians has it all! After the stage is set in Debussy’s La Cathedrale Engloutie\, fanfares rain down from on high in the first half with music by Rutter and Weir before French Soprano\, Clara Orif\, lends her sweet lyricism to Poulenc’s breath-taking setting and the Chamber Singers take our breaths away in the second. \n\n\nThe Performers: \n\nThe Nottingham Festival Chorus is Music for Everyone’s flag-ship choir\, a large-scale four-part chorus performing major classical and twentieth-century works\, with the Nottingham Concert Orchestra. There are three intensive and highly enjoyable events per year\, from a one day workshop to a full weekend course and concert. The concert will be conducted by Artistic Director Alex Robinson. \n\n  \n  \n  \n\nSoprano Clara Orif currently performs with Royal Academy Opera and is an Oxford Lieder Emerging Artist. Born in Paris into a Scottish family and based in London\, Clara started out her singing career at a very early age at the renowned Maîtrise de Radio France\, under the direction of Sofi Jeannin. Clara is a winner of the Richard Lewis / Jean Shanks Award and the Isabel Jay prize (2022). She was a semifinalist in the 2023 Marmande International Singing Competition. Clara is generously supported by the London Women’s Clinic Foundation Award. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe Venue: Nottingham’s historic and elegant Albert Hall is a comfortable concert venue located in Nottingham’s Castle Zone\, next to the Nottingham Playhouse (follow signs for the Playhouse) \nParking is available on neighbouring streets and in multi-storey car parks nearby – Mount Street and Talbot Street – all within easy walking distance. Discounted parking rates\, capped at £9.95\, are available from NCP Mount Street\, collect a validation ticket from the Albert Hall staff before you leave the event to pay on exiting the car park. \nPublic transport: The Nottingham Tram service runs every 7 – 15 minutes\, with free car parking facilities around Nottinghamshire. The nearest tram stops are Royal Centre and Old Market Square\, both 5 – 10 minute walk away. Being in the centre of Nottingham has the advantage of many bus services\, with the main bus stations nearby. 5 Minute walk from Old Market Square\, 15 minute walk from Victoria and Broadmarsh Bus Station. \nDownload the flyer here (pdf) \nTickets: Full £18 – £14\, Conc. £17-13\, Child/Student £5\nTickets are available to book online via the ‘Book Tickets’ button below\, or you can book over the phone by calling our Box Office on 0115 9589312. We are happy to reserve your tickets whilst awaiting the arrival of your cheque\, or you can pay when you collect at the venue. \nOnline booking has now closed. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO BUY ON THE DOOR. Doors open from 7pm.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/nfc-concert/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Christmas is Coming! Concert
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Community Voices\, Vocals Youth Choir \nA traditional afternoon Christmas concert for all the family\, with well-known carols and seasonal songs. \nTickets \nFull £15\, £12\, £10; Conc. £14\, £11\, £9; Child/Student £5 \n*Online ticket booking is now closed. Tickets will be available on the door\, subject to availability.  \nThe office is not open on Saturdays\, you can turn up from 3pm on Sunday at the Albert Hall for last minute tickets.* \nWe can accept payment by card\, cash or cheque (payable to Music for Everyone)
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/christmas-is-coming-concert-2/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T153000
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SUMMARY:A Musical Celebration: Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Music for Everyone’s 40th Anniversary\, with an afternoon concert at Nottingham’s Albert Hall on Sunday 2nd July\, 3.30pm\, bringing together over 300 performers from MfE’s Daytime Voices\, Daytime Orchestras\, Festival Chorus\, Concert Orchestra and Chamber Singers\, past and present! MfE’s Sunday Afternoon Big Band and Flute Choir will also be performing in the Osborne Suite before the concert. \nOpening with a brilliant new fanfare for choir and brass – Hail\, Bright Cecilia! – to celebrate MfE’s 40th Birthday\, the concert also includes ‘O Fortuna’ from Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana\, the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ from Handel’s Messiah\, excerpts from Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and music by Rodgers and Hammerstein and Queen. All to say a special ‘THANK YOU’ to Angela Kay for 40 years of outstanding music-making in the East Midlands. \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 £15\, Children/Students £7.50 includes souvenir programme and birthday cake!\nBook online via the ‘Buy 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 \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 \n\nSpotlight on Youth – Saturday 1st July\, 3.30pm Albert Hall\, Nottingham\nCome and celebrate 40 years of MfE with our instrumental youth groups and Vocals Choir featuring alumni members. Programme to include magical folk-fiddling by special guest Sam Sweeney\, national folk musician and former MfE Stringwise member.\nBook tickets online: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/a-musical-celebration-spotlight-on-youth/
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/a-musical-celebration-concert/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music,Concerts
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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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SUMMARY:Vocals - A Musical Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of a massed concert for Music for Everyone’s 40th birthday. \nCome and join us as we celebrate 40 wonderful years of music making at Music for Everyone! The Vocals choir will be joined by MfE’s regular instrumental youth groups to sing songs from the ‘Celebrate around the World’ course\, a new arrangement with folk fiddler Sam Sweeney and a massed arrangement of ‘Just Sing!’ performed by everyone! \nTimetable\nSaturday 1st July 2023 – Albert Hall\, Nottingham\nRehearsal: 12.30pm – 2.30pm\nPerformance: 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Ticket booking information available here \nTo book as part of the Vocals choir\, click the button below to pay with a card or PayPal. The fee is £5 per child. \nBooking is now closed for this event. To be added to the mailing list for future Vocals courses\, please email admin@music-for-everyone.org
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/vocals-a-musical-celebration/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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SUMMARY:Job Vacancy - Music for Everyone Artistic Director
DESCRIPTION:Music for Everyone \nArtistic Director – Freelance \nNottingham \nClosing date: Monday 17th April 2023 at 12 noon \nMusic for Everyone is seeking an experienced and inspirational Artistic Director to lead the artistic vision of the organisation and engage creatively with its artistic staff and participants\, both professional and community-based. \nThey will have substantial professional experience and expertise in the world of classical music performance and be passionate about the power of music to make a difference to people’s lives. A fee of £8000 is offered for a programme of 45 days work (flexible) over a year\, plus additional fees for conducting one major concert\, and potentially other artistic delivery. The start date is from 1 September 2023. \nFor full details please download the Artistic Director Job Pack. \nAD-Post-March-2023-FINAL-LOW-RES \nVisit our Vacancies page for more details on how to apply: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/about-us/vacancies/
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/job-vacancy-music-for-everyone-director/
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SUMMARY:A Multitude of Voices
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Chamber Singers\nRachel Parkes conductor \nThe Music \nNottingham Chamber Singers invite you to join them as they dive in to the rich\, exquisite and relatively under-represented canon of choral works by female composers. \nOur concert\, in the same week as International Women’s Day\, will take the opportunity to celebrate 900 years of Passiontide themed motets\, both reflective and uplifting from the 11th Century Abbess and Polymath Hildegard von Bingen through to the emerging and talented Kerensa Briggs (b.1991). Throughout the concert\, acclaimed Saxophonist John Barker will be weaving transcendent melodies into and around our program\, culminating in a second half performance of the beautiful Son of God Mass by James Whitbourn to ease you into Eastertide. \nThe Performers \n\nJohn Barker (saxophone) was a Foundation Scholar at the Royal College of Music for 5 years where he achieved a Distinction in his Master’s Degree in Performance. He was a BBC Young Musicians Woodwind Finalist in 1998 as well as winning numerous other prizes and awards. He is now Director of Music at Leicester Grammar School. “John Barker is an astonishingly accomplished saxophonist. Whether on alto or soprano\, there appears to be no limit to his technique.” (Stephen Pritchard\, The Observer) \n\nHenry Parkes (organ) enjoys a dual career as a university lecturer and freelance performer. After stints as organ scholar at St George’s\, Windsor and Christ Church Cathedral\, Oxford\, he established himself as a church musician\, accompanist\, and orchestral keyboardist in London. Career highlights have included organ recitals at Westminster Abbey\, St Alban’s\, Coventry\, York Minster\, St John’s and Trinity Colleges\, Cambridge\, and the Buxton Festival\, accompaniment for the contemporary music choir Commotio – with whom he recorded James Whitbourn’s Luminosity (Naxos\, 2010)\, often to be heard on Radio 3 – and an array of orchestral gigs\, ranging from outreach events to the Wilderness Festival to the BBC Proms\, including live CD recordings of Holst’s Planets and Brahms’ Requiem with the London Philharmonic. He holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists\, with the Limpus Prize for performance\, as well as a Silver Medal of the Worshipful Company of Musicians. Since 2020 he has taught music at the University of Nottingham (specialising in medieval repertories) and is an occasional deputy at St Mary’s in the Lace Market. \nRachel Parkes (conductor) was a founder member of the internationally successful a cappella ensemble Voces8 with whom she performed and toured extensively. She was also an active member of the London choral scene for 10 years\, performing at the highest level with groups such as Tenebrae\, London Voices\, Howard Goodall’s Enchanted Voices\, and the Eric Whitacre Singers. She has performed a wide range of repertoire\, from the classical tradition to Hollywood movie scores\, contemporary opera\, and classical-pop crossover. Rachel spent 5 years working in the USA as a soloist\, choral singer\, vocal coach and singing teacher before moving to Nottingham in 2020. She is now thrilled to be back in her homeland\, working as MfE Assistant Artistic Director and continuing her work as a vocal and choral animateur. She lives in West Bridgford with her husband\, Henry and her two young children\, George and Stella. \nFormerly known as the East of England Singers\, the Nottingham Chamber Singers have a busy concert schedule performing works across the full choral range\, from William Byrd to James Macmillan. The choir’s refreshingly dynamic and committed performances continue to receive critical and public acclaim\, led by Assistant conductor and Music for Everyone’s Assistant Artistic Director\, Rachel Parkes. \n \nTickets: \nIn advance: Full £9\, Concession £8\, Child/Student £4.50\nOn the door: Full £10\, Concession £9\, Child/Student £5 \nOnline booking is now closed. Tickets will be available to buy on the door\, from 7pm on Saturday 11th March \nAvailable online via the Buy Tickets button or from the MfE Box Office on 0115 9589312.\nIn person (in advance) – Monday – Friday\, 10am – 5pm: 10 Goose Gate\, Hockley\, Nottingham NG1 1FF. We accept payment by cash\, cheque or card. \nAlso available on the door\, subject to availability. \nThe Venue \nThe church is easy to find on Trevose Gardens\, off Mansfield Road in Sherwood. Parking is available on site with on-street parking near by. The venue is easily accessible by public transport\, bus stops are located a few minutes walk away.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/march-ncs/
LOCATION:St Martin’s Church\, Trevose Gardens\, Sherwood\, NG5 3FU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Statement from MfE Chair
DESCRIPTION:MfE Founder\, Angela Kay\, the trustees and staff of “Music for Everyone” would like to extend our sincere condolences to the King and Queen Consort and the entire Royal Family\, for their personal loss. We are deeply saddened at the news of The Queen’s death\, and we join the nation in mourning Her Majesty’s passing and also in celebrating her remarkable life of service and duty. \nAfter wide consultation and in line with official guidance\, we intend to go ahead with our singing and music group activities next week and throughout the national mourning period. \nHowever\, there will be a minute’s silence of reflection at the start of each session\, and MfE groups and activities on the day of The Queen’s funeral will be cancelled. The MfE office will also be closed. \nOn behalf of the MfE family\, we offer the Royal Family our heartfelt condolences and share with them our grief at their loss. \nJohn Hess \nChair\, MfE Trustees
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/statement-from-mfe-chair/
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