BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Music for Everyone - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Music for Everyone X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Music for Everyone REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T173000 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20230922T100634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T121547Z UID:9062-1783870200-1783877400@www.music-for-everyone.org SUMMARY:NCS Concert for a Summer's Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Sunday 12th July 2026\n3.30pm-5.30pm \nGrange Hall\, Radcliffe. \nNottingham Chamber Singers’ present a Concert for a Summer’s Afternoon. \nThe Performers \nNottingham Chamber Singers\nNottingham Classical Players \nAngela Kay\, Rachel Parkes\, conductors \nThe Music \nMusic for a Summer’s Afternoon \nA family-friendly and light-hearted afternoon concert featuring folk\, jazz and pop\, plus a special performance of John Rutter’s Birthday Madrigals to celebrate his 80th Birthday. \nBook Here:\nTickets are available to book online via the 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. \nFull £13\, Concession £12\, Child/Student £5 \n \nLINK URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-summer/ LOCATION:Grange Hall\, Vicarage Lane\, Radcliffe on Trent\, NG12 2FB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/64.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20160627T093109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T131923Z UID:2062-1782000000-1782086399@www.music-for-everyone.org SUMMARY:NCM Midsummer Sing DESCRIPTION:Singing Workshop day \nCome and be part of an amazing choral experience. \n\nSunday 21st June 2026 10am – 5pm \nNTU Clifton \n\nLed by Rachel Parkes \nAccompanied by John Hobbs \n\nBrush up your vocal technique and learn new skills in this inspiring vocal workshop led by Rachel Parkes\, Artistic Director of Music for Everyone and founding member of VOCES8. \nDuring the day we will explore a couple of John Rutter’s joyous Birthday Madrigals\, along with toe-tapping jazz numbers\, seasonal folksongs\, and madrigals. \nWhether you’re an experienced singer or simply enthusiastic about singing\, you’ll explore practical vocal techniques\, build confidence\, and enjoy the energy of singing together in a relaxed\, supportive atmosphere – whilst having plenty of fun along the way. \n\n\nProvisional Timetable \n\n09:45 – 10:00  Registration \n10:00 – 16:00 Rehearsals including breaks and lunch break \n16:30 – 17:00  Final run-through \nRepertoire \nRepertoire to include Rutter Birthday Madrigals and other summer themed choral arrangements. \n\nCourse Fee \n£22 members and non-members \n£15 students / BC \nHow do I enrol? \nFill in the online form via the button below and pay with a credit or debit card (no card fees). \n\nIf you do not wish to pay via the internet or have any questions\, please telephone 0115 9589312 to book over the phone. \nSubsidy scheme is available\, please email anne@music-for-everyone.org for further details. \n  URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncmjune/ LOCATION:NTU Clifton Campus\, College Drive\, Clifton\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS CATEGORIES:Adult Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/website-headers-25.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20250124T093124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T105835Z UID:11063-1781308800-1781395199@www.music-for-everyone.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Blow the Dust off your Instrument! DESCRIPTION:Orchestral Playing Day: 9.30am – 5.30pm\nAlbert Hall\, North Circus St\,\nNottingham NG1 5AA \nDid you learn an instrument at school\, only for it to be gathering dust in the attic?  Maybe you have taken up an instrument later in life purely for the joy of playing? \nIf so\, Blow the Dust off Your Instrument June 2026 is for you! \nThis exciting and welcoming playing day led by Alex Robinson (orchestra and string ensemble) and Claire Franklin (wind band)\, is designed to help you rediscover old skills or put newly learned ones into action. You will enjoy making music in a friendly\, relaxed and supportive atmosphere\, alongside fellow players who share your enthusiasm. \nTo help you feel confident and prepared\, parts will be sent out in advance\, giving you plenty of time to get to grips with the music before the day itself. \nDust off your instrument\, rediscover the joy of playing\, and join us for a day of music-making you won’t forget! \n\nRepertoire \nOrchestra \nBizet – Aragonnaise & Toreadors from Carmen Suite No.1 \nRossini – William Tell Finale \nShostakovich – Waltz No. 2from Jazz Suite No.2  \nString Ensemble \nHolst – Brook Green Suite \nHandel – Sarabande \nWind Band \nWhitacre – October \nWatts – The Traitors TV Theme \nCoates – Calling All Workers \n  \nWorkshop Day Timetable  \n9.30 am                Registration \n10.00 am             Morning rehearsals (to include coffee break) \n12.30 pm             Meal break \n1.30 pm                Afternoon rehearsals (to include tea break) \n4.00 pm                Short break \n4:30 pm                Informal concert for friends and family \n5:30 pm                End of course \n  \nInformal Performance This performance is designed to be part of the workshop experience for participants to enjoy. Friends and family will be welcome to attend. There will be no tickets but voluntary contributions in support of MfE will be much appreciated via a retiring collection. \nWorkshop Day Fee \nThe fee includes all music\, the workshop experience and coffee or tea at the morning and afternoon breaks. \nOrchestra players \nMembers of Music for Everyone      £43 \nNon Members                                  £53 \nBenefit Claimants/Students             £15 \nHow to Enrol \n\nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 958 9312 (Monday – Friday\, 9am – 5pm) \nSubsidy scheme is available\, please email anne@music-for-everyone.org for further details. URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/workshop-blow-the-dust-off-your-instrument/ LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BTD-Jun-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20251216T125919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T145049Z UID:12618-1780704000-1780790399@www.music-for-everyone.org SUMMARY:What's Next Wind Band DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S NEXT WIND BAND\nA new musical experience for ages 18–35 \n\nWhy This Event?\nWhat’s Next Wind Band is a brand‑new\, fun and social music‑making experience designed exclusively for wind\, brass and percussion players aged 18–35. Whether you’re in musical limbo\, missing your old band days\, wanting to meet new people\, or simply looking for a creative mental‑health boost — this day is for you. \nYou’ll enjoy a day of high‑quality rehearsals with a relaxed performance at the end of the day\, and plenty of opportunities to socialise with other musicians. It’s a chance to reconnect with your instrument\, rediscover your love of ensemble playing\, and build a new musical community. \n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nWind\, brass and percussion players grade 5+* aged 18–35\nThose who played at school or university and want to get back into it\nYoung professionals seeking a creative outlet\nLocal students wanting to meet other musicians and find a musical community for post-graduation\nAnyone looking to build confidence and community through music\n\n*(please contact us if you would like to attend but are unsure if this course is at your level) \n\n\nWhen & Where?\nSaturday 6th June 2026\n10am – arrival\n10:30am – 4:30pm rehearsals\, including morning\, afternoon and lunchbreak\n5pm – informal performance (tickets available here) \nPost performance: a trip to the pub afterwards for anyone who wants to continue the fun! \nVenue: Squire Performing Arts Centre\, Nottingham\, NG1 4JB \n\nThe event will be held in Nottingham city centre\, making it easy to travel from nearby cities such as Derby or Sheffield. \nGetting there:\nBy Car: There is a free car park at the Squire Performing Arts Centre and additional on-street parking on Arboretum Street.\nBy Public Transport: The High School tram stop is the closet stop to the Squire Performing Arts Centre. This is a 7 minute walk away.\nNottingham is easily reachable via trains into Nottingham Station – there is a tram stop at the station which will take you to the High School stop. Both tram routes go between the Station and the High School stop. \nRepertoire\nRepertoire to include Powell’s How to Train Your Dragon\, Hess’ Global Variations\, Movements from Gorb’s Yiddish Dances and more! \nPricing\nThe event costs £30 for the day\, including a pizza lunch. \nThere will be a group discount of 10% at the time of booking for groups of 2 or more players booking together. \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \n\n  \n \n  \nWe are grateful for the financial support from the MfE Founder’s Artistic Development Fund to help us run this event (https://www.music-for-everyone.org/founders-fund) \n  \n\n\nFind Us\n \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/whats-next-wind-band/ LOCATION:The Squire Performing Arts Centre\, Arboretum Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4JB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/website-headers-wnw-new.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20151130T104718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T143504Z UID:1215-1778284800-1778457599@www.music-for-everyone.org SUMMARY:Vocals: Heroes and Villains! DESCRIPTION:Singing workshop on Saturday 9th May: Nottingham Trent University\, Clifton Campus\, NG11 8NS \nConcert on Sunday 10th May: Albert Hall\, Nottingham  \n\nA vocal celebration of heroes\, villains\, and big\, brave singing! \nGrab your cape\, practise your hero pose\, or try out your cheekiest villain grin – it’s time to sing! We can’t wait to learn\, laugh\, and have fun together in this action‑packed vocals adventure with songs from Hercules\, K-Pop Demon Hunters and more. \n  \n\nSingers will be divided into three age-group choirs: \n• Vocals 1 (school yrs 1-2)\n• Vocals 2 (school yrs 3-4)\n• Vocals 3 (school yrs 5-8) \nA music pack with rehearsal tracks will be sent about 4 weeks before the course\, giving everyone the chance to learn the songs before the singing weekend and concert in Nottingham’s famous Albert Hall. \n  \nTimetable:\nSaturday 9th May – Workshop Day \nNottingham Trent University\, Clifton Campus\, NG11 8NS\nWorkshops: 10.30am – 4.30pm \nSunday 10th May  – Concert \nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\nRehearsal: 11.30am – 2.45pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \n  \nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fee for Vocals 2025 is £30. (Less 10% discount if two or more children from the same family are enrolling for this course). \nBooking is now open online via the form below. For more information\, please email anna@music-for-everyone.org \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \nIf you have any issues with PayPal or card payments\, please call the office on 0115 9589312 and we can take your booking over the phone or offer alternative payment methods. \n\n\nHow many children are signing up? *Please select an option123First *Surname *Date of Birth *Which school year will you be in at the time of the course? *Select yearYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Please give the name of anyone you would like to sit next toWhich school do you go to? *Emergency contact number for 09 & 10 May *Emergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of? *If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children. Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites. No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Date of Birth *Which school year will you be in at the time of the course? *Select yearYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Please give the name of anyone you would like to sit next toWhich school do you go to? *Emergency contact number for 09 & 10 May *Emergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of? *If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children. Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites. No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Date of Birth *Which school year will you be in at the time of the course? *Select yearYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Please give the name of anyone you would like to sit next toWhich school do you go to? *Emergency contact number for 09 & 10 May *Emergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of? *If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children. Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites. No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaHave you been to a VOCALS event before? *SelectYesNoHow did you find out about this event? *SelectBeen to an MfE event beforeLeaflet/FlyerMusic teacher/schoolWord of mouthSearch engineSocial mediaOtherWe would welcome adult volunteers to join the support team for Vocals! If you would be willing to be part of this team please indicate hereYes - I would like to join the support teamName of volunteerEmail Address *Street Address *2nd line of addressCity *Postcode *Amount to PaySend Message\nSupported by: URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/vocals-may-26/ LOCATION:NTU Clifton Campus\, College Drive\, Clifton\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/website-headers-22.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20241220T104852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T165304Z UID:10897-1777075200-1777161599@www.music-for-everyone.org SUMMARY:NCS Concert - Cathedrals of Sound DESCRIPTION:Saturday 25th April 2026\, 7.30pm\, St John the Baptist Church (Beeston Parish Church)\, NG9 1EJ \nNottingham Chamber Singers and Wind Ensemble \nConductor: Angela Kay \nProgramme to include: \nBruckner – Mass No.2 in E minor \nGórecki – Totus tuus \nVaughan Williams – Let all the world in every corner sing \nThe programme uses the spaces of the church to enfold the audience in music composed for special buildings and occasions. Bruckner’s sonorous Mass in E Minor\, scored for eight-part choir and wind ensemble\, takes us to the ‘new’ cathedral in Linz\, Austria\, while other composers convey us through England\, France and Poland to Italy – from Durham Cathedral to St Mark’s in Venice\, via Warsaw’s Chopin Airport! \nTickets \nTickets are available to book online via the 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. \nFull £15\, Concession £14\, Child/Student £5 URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-cathedrals-of-sound/ LOCATION:St Johns\, Beeston Parish Church\, Middle Street\, Beeston\, NG9 1GA CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/63.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20220706T113033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T143710Z UID:6890-1776556800-1777247999@www.music-for-everyone.org SUMMARY:BYME - Stringwise 2026 DESCRIPTION:Come to STRINGWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Sunday 19th April 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 26th April – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \n \nSTRINGWISE is a fun\, creative workshop day & concert for young string players (violin\, viola\, cello\, double bass) Grade 0–5+ aged 8 – 21. (For wind\, brass and percussion players – check out BANDWISE!) \nRehearsals are led by experienced conductors and a team of specialist tutors will help you build new skills and work on the music during the workshop day. The following weekend you will perform at Nottingham’s iconic Albert Hall in the Big Youth Music Experience concert — with family and friends cheering you on! \nThere will be three groups \n\nStringwise 1 (grade 0 – 1)\nStringwise 2 (grade 2 – 4)\nStringwise 3 (grade 5+)\n\nA music pack (including rehearsal tracks which are accessible via digital download) will be sent out about 4 weeks before the course\, helping you learn the pieces before continuing in the rehearsals at the workshop day. \n\nTimetable \nSunday 19 April 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nStringwise 3: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nStringwise 2: 12.45pm – 5.30pm\nStringwise 1: 1.00pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 26 April – Concert Day\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nStringwise 3: 11.15am – 3.00pm\nStringwise 1 & 2: 12.30pm – 3.00pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \nNB Children will be supervised in between the rehearsal and concert. \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Stringwise 2026 are:\nStringwise 1&2 – £22\nStringwise 3 – £26 \nSign-up below! \nPlease note if you have children registering  for both Stringwise & Bandwise you can sign them up for both courses using the form below. A 10% discount for all siblings will also be applied. Please enter the code: 10BYME26 \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \nHow many players are signing up?First Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children. Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites. No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children. Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites. No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children. Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites. No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaCan you help?YesNoIf you would like to join the volunteers team for BYME\, please select yes and complete your detailsNameI would like to help as a:Please selectPlayer helperNon-playing helperWhat instrument(s) do you play?Have you been to an MfE event before?SelectYesNoHow you found out about this eventSelectBeen to an MfE event beforeLeaflet/FlyerMusic teacher/schoolWord of mouthSearch engineSocial mediaOtherEmail Address *Street Address *TownCity *Postal Code *10% off for 2 or more players from the same familyDiscount appliedAmount to Pay£Send Message URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-stringwise/ LOCATION:South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent\, Notts\, NG12 2FQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Youth Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/website-headers-SW-new.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20220706T113055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T140452Z UID:6888-1776470400-1777247999@www.music-for-everyone.org SUMMARY:BYME - Bandwise 2026 DESCRIPTION:Come to BANDWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Saturday 18th April 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 26th April – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \n \nBANDWISE is a fun\, creative workshop day & concert for all young woodwind\, brass and percussion players of grade 2 standard and above aged 8 – 21. (For string players – check out STRINGWISE!) \nRehearsals are led by experienced conductors and a team of specialist tutors will help you build new skills and work on the music during the workshop day. The following weekend you will perform at Nottingham’s iconic Albert Hall in the Big Youth Music Experience concert — with family and friends cheering you on! \nThere will be two bands: \n\nBandwise 1: grade 2-4\nBandwise 2: grade 5+\n\nA music pack (including rehearsal tracks which are accessible via digital download) will be sent out about 4 weeks before the course\, helping you learn the pieces before continuing in the rehearsals at the workshop day. \n\nTimetable \nSaturday 18 April 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nBandwise 2: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nBandwise 1: 12.45pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 26 April 2026 – Concert Day\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nBandwise 2: 11.15am – 3.00pm\nBandwise 1: 12.15pm – 3.00pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \nNB Children will be supervised in between the rehearsal and concert. \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Bandwise 2026 are:\nBandwise 1 – £22\nBandwise 2 – £26 \nSign-up below! \nPlease note if you have children registering  for both Bandwise & Stringwise you can sign them up for both courses using the form below. A 10% discount for all siblings will also be applied. Please enter the code: 10BYME26 \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \n  \nHow many players are signing up?First Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children. Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites. No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children. Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites. No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children. Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites. No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaCan you help?YesNoIf you would like to join the volunteers team for BYME\, please select yes and complete your detailsNameI would like to help as a:Please selectPlayer helperNon-playing helperWhat instrument(s) do you play?Have you been to an MfE event before?SelectYesNoHow you found out about this eventSelectBeen to an MfE event beforeLeaflet/FlyerMusic teacher/schoolWord of mouthSearch engineSocial mediaOtherEmail Address *Street Address *TownCity *Postal Code *10% off for 2 or more players from the same familyDiscount appliedAmount to Pay£Send Message URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-bandwise/ LOCATION:South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent\, Notts\, NG12 2FQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Youth Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/website-headers-BW-new.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T173000 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20251014T115234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T123608Z UID:12414-1773588600-1773595800@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/website-headers-yth-concert.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20160212T162741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T110205Z UID:1743-1772841600-1772927999@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/55.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20241118T112430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T110252Z UID:10831-1772841600-1772927999@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/56.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20241023T110328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160418Z UID:10755-1770422400-1770508799@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NFC-Feb-26-Concert.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20240304T110354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T133127Z UID:9719-1769817600-1769990399@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NFC-26-Jan-Course-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20210311T155330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T114632Z UID:5958-1768608000-1768694399@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BTD-Jan-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T153000 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20240904T105243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T120243Z UID:10546-1765726200-1765726200@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CIC-Cncert-25.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20171005T095856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T120346Z UID:2895-1765670400-1765756799@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CIC-Course-25-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20171010T085340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T102021Z UID:2906-1765584000-1765756799@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/website-headers-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20240904T114905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T160338Z UID:10555-1764374400-1764460799@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/website-headers-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20250707T091913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101753Z UID:11688-1759536000-1759622399@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/website-headers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20240816T091720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T142408Z UID:10444-1759536000-1759622399@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NFC-Oct-Concert-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20220721T092530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T101246Z UID:7557-1757116800-1757203199@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/website-headers-17.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20230718T094112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T081544Z UID:8785-1754438400-1754524799@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/website-headers-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20250715T100543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T124945Z UID:11744-1753441200-1753444800@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/website-headers-13.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T173000 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20250402T102227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T085811Z UID:11386-1751729400-1751736600@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/website-headers-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20210322T122349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T095127Z UID:6005-1749254400-1749340799@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Family-festival.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20250424T132320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T082804Z UID:11441-1746921600-1747007999@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/website-headers-NCS-composer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20151130T090907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T150232Z UID:1198-1743865200-1743865200@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/website-headers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20210817T153334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T112415Z UID:6432-1728691200-1728777599@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ncs-oct-header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20240508T095737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T102739Z UID:9963-1720288800-1720294200@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NFCJul24-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240324 DTSTAMP:20260410T174957 CREATED:20160203T145914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T124510Z UID:1653-1711152000-1711238399@www.music-for-everyone.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/website-headers-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music for Everyone":MAILTO:admin@music-for-everyone.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR