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SUMMARY:NCS Music for a Summer's Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Online Booking is now closed. Tickets will be available on the door. \nSunday 12th July 2026\n3.30pm-5.30pm \nGrange Hall\, Radcliffe on Trent NG12 2FB \nThe Performers \nNottingham Chamber Singers \nAngela Kay\, Rachel Parkes\, conductors \nThe Music \nMusic for a Summer’s Afternoon \nCome and join us for a light-hearted\, family-friendly\, Sunday afternoon concert featuring folk\, jazz and pop\, plus a special performance of John Rutter’s Birthday Madrigals to celebrate this popular composer’s 80th Birthday. \nBook Here:\nOnline Booking is now closed. Tickets will be available on the door. \nTickets to include summer refreshments \nMusic for Everyone offer a free companion ticket for anyone who needs support from another person to attend an event.  Please call the office on 0115 958 9312 to book a companion ticket. \nFull £13\, Concession £12\, Child/Student FREE \n 
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LOCATION:Grange Hall\, Vicarage Lane\, Radcliffe on Trent\, NG12 2FB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Course: Summer School 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nWelcome to MfE’s eleventh annual Summer School.  Prepare to be enchanted and beguiled as we explore the realm of folklore\, fairytale and fantasy!  The choir will journey through the underworld\, battle storms and tempests\, and encounter witches and ghouls with a programme drawing on popular folk tales and mystical stories by composers including Mozart\, Purcell\, Stanford and Humperdinck. \nThe orchestra will march to the scaffold with movements from Berlioz’s epic ‘Symphonie Fantastique’\, whilst the string orchestra will swoon and delight with movements from Tchaikovsky’s ‘Serenade‘.  Our saxophone ensemble will be busy getting ‘Bewitched\, Bothered and Bewildered’\, and our wind band will soar skywards with unicorns\, dragons\, and our very own conductor’s composition ‘Phoenix Flight’. \nIt doesn’t stop there… Music for Everyone has a long reputation of providing top-quality guest performances throughout the course from both established and emerging musicians\, and this year is no exception.  We will be welcoming violinist Emma Crossley\, and Nottinghamshire-born baritone soloist Marcus Farnsworth\, to perform in our lunchtime recitals – and once the concerts are over\, you’ll be able to get top tips and tricks from these great artists in specially organised workshops just for you! \nWe also celebrate the return of our three guest conductors\, Hilary Campbell (choir)\, Keiron Anderson (wind band and saxophone ensemble)\, and Alex Robinson (orchestra and string orchestra) and\, of course\, the wonderful Richard Cox returns as Summer School accompanist. \n\n\nThe Music:\n\n\nFor Choir: \nChristopher Alexander – Loch Lomond \nWA Mozart\, adapt. Campbell – O Isis und Osiris \nArr. Patrick Hawes – O\, Waly Waly \nArr. Pete King – When You Wish Upon A Star \nHenry Purcell – Hush\, No More \n\n For Orchestra:  \nHector Berlioz – March to the Scaffold from Symphonie Fantastique. \nGioachino Rossini – Overture to Cenerentola \nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Overture to Sleeping Beauty \nJoint with Choir: \nCarol Orff – Carmina Burana \n  \n \nFor Wind Band:  \nKeiron Anderson – Phoenix Flight \nRossano Galante – Cry of the Last Unicorn \nErnest Tomlinson – English Folk Dances \n  \n  \nFor Saxophone Ensemble:  \nKeiron Anderson – Bewitched\, Bothered and Bewildered \nKeiron Anderson – Blewz \nKeiron Anderson – Haunted Moor \n  \n  \nFor String Orchestra:  \nBenjamin Britten – Frolicsome Finale from Simple Symphony \nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Extracts from Serenade for Strings \nJoint with Choir: \nEngelbert Humperdinck – Evening Prayer \n  \n\n\nThe Details:\nA Summer School pack with all your music will be sent out to you approximately four weeks in advance. \nEach day will start at 10am (registration from 9.30am) and finish at approximately 5.30pm with Showcase Concerts for the singers and instrumentalists early on Wednesday evening. \n“It was great fun. A varied and fascinating mix of music. Tutors were excellent.” \nBe part of the social buzz. There is plenty of time to chat to tutors\, browse the stands and enjoy the school grounds. \nThere will be coffee and pastries to welcome you on the first day and a farewell buffet on the final evening. \n\n\nThe Venue:\n\nTrent College \n  \nWe will be back at the beautiful Trent College in Long Eaton\, where expert-led rehearsals will be interspersed with inspiring recitals from acclaimed musicians. \n  \n\n  \n  \n\nHow to Enrol \nThe Summer School fee: £160 for MfE Members\, £190 for non-members\, £85 for Students\, covers all music\, tuition\, refreshments at breaks\, and drinks and buffet after the showcase concert. In order to provide the best quality experience for all participants\, some instrument numbers will be capped. Please book early to avoid disappointment. \nInstrumentalists: minimum of grade 4 is suggested.\nClarinet places are now full\, please contact anne@music-for-everyone.org if you would like to be put on a waiting list. \nSingers: ability to read music is expected. \n  \n\nConductors:\n\nAlex Robinson\nOrchestra & Strings conductor \nAlex Robinson is an experienced conductor and harpsichordist with a first-class Music degree from the University of Manchester and an MMus in Performance (Conducting) from the Royal Northern College of Music. He studied under Mark Heron\, Justin Doyle\, and Clark Rundell. \nHe is currently the Music Director of Haffner Orchestra\, Furness Bach Choir\, Amaretti Chamber Orchestra and Nottingham Youth Orchestra. Alex has worked with a number of orchestras and opera companies in the UK and internationally\, including the BBC Philharmonic\, the Hallé\, Northern Chamber Orchestra\, English Touring Opera\, Heritage Opera\, Radius Opera\, Spokane Symphony\, Prague Philharmomia\, Hradec Kravlove Philharmonic\, Moravian Symphony Orchestra\, Eboracum Baroque\, Psappha\, House of Bedlam and Ensemble Laus Deo. \nHe has worked as an assistant conductor to Sir Mark Elder\, Juanjo Mena\, James Lowe\, Clark Rundell\, Gerry Cornelius\, Nicolas Collon\, Jonathan Peter Kenny\, Vassily Petrenko and Sir Andrew Davies. Alex regularly works with many international soloists including Martin Roscoe\, Milan Al-Ashab\, Inon Barnatan\, Sophie Rosa\, Savva Zverev\, April Koyejo-Audiger\, Simon Walfisch\, and many more. \nRecently he conducted at Snape Maltings for the 75th Aldeburgh Festival with House of Bedlam\, and assisted English Touring Opera with Judith Weir’s ‘Blond Eckbert’. He has also recorded an album of continuo improvisations on harpsichord\, conducted the premiere of Samson Young’s ‘One of Two stories or Both’ for Manchester International Festival\, worked as repetiteur for several operas including Handel’s Tamerlano\, Ottone\, Agrippina and Silla\, and worked as Assistant Conductor for the premiere of Alan Williams’ ‘The Arsonists’ opera in a Yorkshire accent with the BBC Philharmonic. \nKeiron Anderson\nWind Band & Saxophone Ensemble conductor \nKeiron Anderson was born in Aberdeen and studied trumpet and keyboard at the Royal Northern College of Music where he started both a light orchestra and big band. \nKeiron currently directs Yorkshire Wind Orchestra\, Nottingham Symphonic Winds with whom he has produced many excellent concerts and recordings\, and Phoenix Concert Band. \nHe has worked with many other groups including Harlequin Brass\, Leeds Conservatoire Wind Orchestra\, Nottingham Symphony Orchestra\, the National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain and numerous chamber ensembles throughout the UK and Europe as part of a diverse and rich schedule of conducting. \nKeiron is a prolific Composer producing unique and exciting new music across an eclectic mix of styles. Some of these works are written specifically for the groups he directs or as commissions for other ensembles. He recently conducted his own music at the Bavarian Music Academy Annual Wind Orchestra course in Germany\, coaching composers and conducting the excellent orchestra. \nKeiron has worked extensively as a freelance performer working with the Scottish Ballet Orchestra\, London Festival Ballet\, Welsh Opera\, Scottish National Orchestra and the BBC Northern Radio Orchestra. Keiron established the Keiron Anderson Orchestra and completed several years working on cruise ships followed by a period in Spain before returning to the UK and performing all over the country with artists such as Cannon and Ball\, Ronnie Corbett\, Bob Monkhouse\, Little and Large\, Frankie Vaughan and many more. \nKeiron’s teaching experience includes 10 years as a peripatetic teacher of brass and composition\, three years as Head of the Ilkley Music Centre and 18 years as Head of Music\, then Head of Creative Arts at Ilkley Grammar School. \nHilary Campbell\nChoir conductor \nHilary Campbell is a freelance choral specialist\, Founder and Musical Director of professional chamber choir Blossom Street\, and Musical Director of Bristol Choral Society\, West London Chorus and West London Chamber Choir. Her project work includes guest conducting ensembles such as the BBC Singers\, Trinity Laban Chamber Choir\, the Fourth Choir and the University of Greenwich Choir\, and Chorus Mastering the BBC Symphony Chorus and Royal Academy of Music Symphony Chorus.  She is also Associate Conductor of Ex Cathedra\, and often runs projects with Master of the Queen’s Music\, Judith Weir\, at the Royal Academy of Music\, in conjunction with Blossom Street and the RAM composition department.  Hilary also leads workshops for the Royal Opera House and is a course director for Helicon Arts. \nHilary gained a Distinction for an MMus in Choral Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music with Patrick Russill; she was also awarded the three choral conducting prizes.  She received a Distinction for an MA in Vocal Studies at the University of York and undertook an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in singing at Trinity College of Music.  Following her studies\, she returned to the RAM as the Meaker Fellow 2012-13\, the first choral conductor to have been thus honoured. \nIn 2018\, Hilary was delighted to be made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM).  In addition to her regular conducting work\, Hilary also acts as an adjudicator\, choral workshop leader and guest conductor.  She is a founder member of the Voices of London Festival\, and is also a published and prize-winning composer.  With Blossom Street\, she has released two award-winning Naxos recordings\, and recently released a third. \n\n\nRichard Cox\nSummer School accompanist \nLocal pianist Richard Cox has worked in the Nottingham area and beyond for many years\, accompanying numerous soloists and ensembles. He studied music at the University of Nottingham specialising in piano performance with Brenda May\, and began working with community organisations after graduating\, initially through Music for Everyone (then known as the Nottingham Choral Trust). \nHe now spends the majority of his time running music-related businesses\, including Europadisc (selling recordings of classical music to collectors around the world)\, and local woodwind specialist\, Windblowers. \n\n  \n  \nGuest Artists:\nNaomi Atherton\nPhoto by Kaupo Kikkas \nEver since Naomi Atherton won the Brass final of Young Musician of the Year in 1984\, she has been in constant demand as a soloist\, chamber musician and orchestral member. \nCurrently\, Naomi holds posts as Principal Horn of the Northern Chamber Orchestra\, Manchester Camerata\, and as a member of Ensemble 360. \nNaomi’s solo career has included appearances with the BBC Philharmonic and Ulster Orchestras and the Manchester Camerata\, with whom she recently gave a live BBC broadcast of Britten’s Serenade for Tenor\, Horn and Strings with James Gilchrist\, conducted by Douglas Boyd. Naomi has appeared as a guest principal horn with many of Britain’s leading orchestras\, including the Royal Philharmonic\, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Scottish Chamber Orchestras. \nAs a chamber musician\, she has partnered the Danel\, the Elias and the Heath Quartets and has appeared at the Edinburgh\, Bath\, Cheltenham and Aldeburgh festivals and at the BBC Proms. \n  \nEmma Crossley and the Opus 3 Piano Trio\n \nHaving graduated from the University of Manchester with First Class Honours\, and a Distinction for Postgraduate Performance from the Royal Northern College of Music\, Emma began her professional career in Manchester as leader of The Rivoli String Quartet and as an orchestral freelancer. The Rivolis were finalists of the Royal Overseas League Competition\, and winners of the Prix Ravel 2007 from the Academie International de Musique\, Maurice Ravel. They went on to gain a Masters in String Quartet Performance from the University of Sheffield\, which helped launch their career performing extensively around the UK and abroad. Emma went on to form and lead many other ensembles and is currently a member of the Opus 3 piano trio. \nEmma performs and tours internationally with many of the UK’s leading orchestras\, including The Philharmonia\, London Philharmonic Orchestra\, and BBC Symphony Orchestra\, amongst others. Emma also features in numerous orchestral recordings and soundtracks for major films\, documentaries\, and computer games\, recorded at Abbey Road Studios and Air Lyndhurst. \nTeaching the violin and piano\, coaching chamber music\, and tutoring on orchestral courses such as the English Schools Orchestra course\, also play a very important role in Emma’s musical life. She was Professor of Violin at the University of Sheffield\, has taught at many music centres\, schools\, International Summer Schools\, and privately\, for many years. \n  \n  \nMarcus Farnsworth\n \nMarcus Farnsworth performs in opera\, concert and recital around the world. He is also a conductor specialising in choral and vocal music. He is a past first prize winner of the Wigmore Hall International Song Competition and the Song Prize at the Kathleen Ferrier Competition. \nMarcus began his musical training as a chorister at Southwell Minster in Nottinghamshire. He went on to study at Chetham’s School of Music\, the University of Manchester and the Royal Academy of Music. In addition to a busy career as a performer\, Marcus is Head of Vocal and Choral Studies at Chetham’s\, Musical Director of the Southwell Choral Society and is Founder and Artistic Director of the Southwell Music Festival. \nHe has appeared as a principal artist with opera companies in the UK and abroad including English National Opera\, Welsh National Opera\, Bergen National Opera\, Boston Lyric Opera and Teatro Real Madrid. Equally at home on the concert platform\, Marcus has performed and recorded extensively with the BBC Symphony Orchestra\, the London Symphony Orchestra\, Royal Scottish National Orchestra\, Gabrieli Consort\, Academy of Ancient Music\, Arcangelo\, and Aurora Orchestra. He is also a keen recitalist and an advocate for new music. He has given recitals at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw\, La Monnaie\, the Oxford International Song Festival\, Leeds Lieder and the Wigmore Hall. \nMarcus lives in Southwell with his wife and two young sons. He is a keen cook and consumer of food\, and enjoys cycling and hiking\, both of which are good for working off all that food. \n  \n\n 
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LOCATION:Trent College\, Derby Road\, Long Eaton\, NG10 4AD
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:Summer School 2026 Showcase Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for the Summer School Showcase Concert! \nDate      Wednesday 5th August 2026 \nTime      5pm – 7pm \nVenue    Chapel followed by Obolensky\, Trent College\, Long Eaton \nPrice      £10 to include drinks and light buffet \nCelebrate the culmination of our Summer School with a truly memorable Showcase Concert on the final day. This special event offers friends and family the chance to experience the extraordinary results of an inspiring 3-days of music-making. \nThe evening begins in the atmospheric Chapel\, where the choir will be joined by acclaimed soloist Marcus Farnsworth for a beautifully crafted performance.  The celebration then continues in the Obolensky Hall for a dazzling display from the instrumental ensembles\, culminating in an electrifying joint performance from orchestra and choir. \nTickets are just £10 and include a light buffet and drinks.  With demand always high\, we recommend booking early to secure your place at this unforgettable event. \nOnline booking is now closed for this event. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase on the Monday lunch break at Trent College\, however it will not be possible to buy tickets on the door. \nPlease note that physical tickets are no longer offered\, just show your email confirmation on the door.
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LOCATION:Trent College\, Derby Road\, Long Eaton\, NG10 4AD
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:NFC Singing Workshop with Robert Hollingworth
DESCRIPTION:Registration 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 Marian Way\, City Centre\, Nottingham\, NG1 6AE \n10am – 5pm (Informal performance 4.30pm) \nWorkshop Leader: Robert Hollingworth \nAccompanist: Angela Foan \n\nEnjoy a day getting to know beautiful and intriguing music from the 16th century: not the ‘usual’ sacred fare but the most expressive and characterful secular pieces. From Italy\, some quite perfect Monteverdi. From Spain\, a cancion (five in a bar – best sung as when limping). From Germany – inspired by the Italians – a heart-rending lament. From France\, a rather cool chanson (which\, however\, inspired a very funky dance). England offers a simple-looking madrigal but actually is so full of ideas\, it needs calming down a bit. \nA day with Robert Hollingworth is so much fun that you might not realise how much you’re learning. His breadth of skill and knowledge\, mixed with off the wall humour and excellent anecdotes\, is guaranteed to bring the music bouncing off the page and into glorious technicolour. \nAbility to read music is essential\, however\, all music will be made available in advance. Links to music recordings will be given as well as recordings of the pronunciation for the non-English poems. \n\n\n\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 Saturday 26th September 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\nWorkshop Leader\nPhotographer Matt Brodie \nRobert Hollingworth \nRobert founded I Fagiolini in 1986 and has since spent much of his life thinking about how audiences receive music\, instead of just how performers want to deliver it. Aside from his work with I Fagiolini\, he is a conductor\, broadcaster\, educator\, editor and festival director. Robert has conducted orchestras including the English Concert\, Academy of Ancient Music\, BBC Concert Orchestra\, Irish Baroque Orchestra and directed some of the world’s finest chamber choirs including Accentus\, NDR Chor\, RIAS Kammerchor (Berlin)\, Netherlands Chamber Choir\, National Chamber Choir of Ireland\, BBC Singers\, Danish National Vocal Ensemble and Capella Cracoviensis. Robert is Artistic Director for Stour Music Festival and the new ‘Fairest Isle Festival’ on the Isle of Wight. \nAt the University of York\, Robert directs two choirs and the UK’s only MA in Solo-Voice Ensemble Singing\, now in its 13th year. He has written and presented programmes on BBC Radio 3 and more recently created over 30 episodes of the YouTube choral series SingTheScore as well as co-founding and presenting the UK’s top choral podcast series\, Choral Chihuahua\, with Eamonn Dougan and Nicholas Mulroy\, now in its twelfth season. Both are made by Polyphonic Films (Greg Browning). Robert Hollingworth is managed worldwide by Percius. \n  \n\nRepertoire \nMonteverdi – Sfogava con le stelle \nSchein – Da Jakob vollendet hatte \nAnchieta – Con amores mi madre \nTomkins – Weep no more\, thou sorry boy \nSandrin – La volonte \n\nMusic Scores  \nWe offer music collection points. Please choose an option when booking. \n\nProvisional Timetable – \nSaturday 26th September: St Nic’s Church \nRegistration: 9.45am \nSinging sessions: 10am – 4.30pm \nInformal performance: 4.30pm – 5pm \nTo include tea\, coffee and lunch break and end with an informal concert. \n\nWorkshop Fee \nThe fee includes all music copies\, the workshop experience and coffee or tea at the morning and afternoon breaks. \nAll – £30; Benefit Claimant/Student – £10. \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 \nRegistration for this course is now closed.\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 \n 
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LOCATION:St Nic’s Church\, City Centre\, 79 Main Marian Way\, Nottingham\, NG1 6AE
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SUMMARY:NCS Concert: Fauré Requiem
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Chamber Singers present: \nFauré: Requiem\nSaturday 10th October 2026\nSt John’s Church Carrington\, NG5 2DP \n7.00pm \nJoin the Nottingham Chamber Singers and organist Henry Parkes\, for an evening of transcendental music to uplift and inspire. We’ll take you from the sparkling\, heady heights of Jonathan Dove’s Seek him that maketh the seven stars\, to the haunting and mellow sonorities of Kodaly’s Missa Brevis\, known for its powerful and emotional contrasts and rich\, folk-infused harmonies. Our second-half work is the timeless and universally loved Requiem by Gabriel Fauré\, optimistic and utterly beautiful\, it never fails to bring peace and restoration to those that hear it.\n\nRepertoire:\n\nFauré: Requiem \nKodaly: Missa Brevis\nDove: Seek him that maketh the seven stars\n\n\nRachel Parkes Conductor\nHenry Parkes Organist\n\nTickets: Full £15\, Conc. £14\, Student/Benefit Claimant £5\, Children under 18 FREE\nOnline booking is now closed but tickets can be bought on the door (subject to availability). \nThere is a lit car park next to the church and on-street parking around the venue. Direct buses run up Mansfield Road from the city centre\, alight at the Church Drive stop. \n\nWe’re happy to offer a complimentary ticket for a registered carer accompanying a ticket holder who requires support. To reserve a free carer ticket please phone the office.
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SUMMARY:BYME - Bandwise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come to BANDWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Saturday 7th November 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 15th November 2026 – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \n \nBANDWISE is a fun\, creative workshop day & concert for all young woodwind\, brass and percussion players of grade 2 standard and above aged 8 – 21. (For string players – check out STRINGWISE!) \nRehearsals are led by experienced conductors and a team of specialist tutors will help you build new skills and work on the music during the workshop day. The following weekend you will perform at Nottingham’s iconic Albert Hall in the Big Youth Music Experience concert — with family and friends cheering you on! \nThere will be two bands: \n\nBandwise 1: grade 2-4\nBandwise 2: grade 5+\n\nA music pack  (including rehearsal tracks which are accessible via digital download) will be sent out about 4 weeks before the course\, helping you learn the pieces before continuing in the rehearsals at the workshop day. \n\n \nTimetable\nSaturday 7th November 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nBandwise 2: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nBandwise 1: 12.45pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 15th November 2026 – Concert Day\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nBandwise 2: 11.15am – 3.00pm\nBandwise 1: 12.15pm – 3.00pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \nNB Children will be supervised in between the rehearsal and concert. \n\nHow to join the support team\nWe welcome parents and carers to join the support team at the Bandwise course and concert\, either as a player helper or to assist with the logistics. If you play a musical instrument and would like to join in and help our youngsters\, we would love to hear from you\, particularly any lower instrument parts. \nAs a logistical helper\, parents and carers can help with registration\, general supervision of a group of children\, setting up and down (some heavy lifting and moving of equipment involved) or running the popular tuck shop! \nTo become a parent helper for this event\, please tick the box on the enrolment form and we will be in touch with more details. You can also specify if there are any tasks you would prefer to help with\, if you would like to be near your child or if there is anything you cannot do when we contact you closer to the event. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Bandwise 2026 are:\nBandwise 1 – £25\nBandwise 2 – £30 \nFill in the online form via the button below and pay with a credit or debit card (no card fees). \n\nIf you do not wish to pay via the internet or have any questions\, please telephone 0115 9589312 to book over the phone. \nPlease note if you have children registering for both Stringwise & Bandwise\, a 10% discount for all siblings can be applied using the code: BYME10 \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact kirstie@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-bandwise/
LOCATION:South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent\, Notts\, NG12 2FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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SUMMARY:Recorder Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 07 November\, 9.30am – 5pm at Beeston Methodist Church\, NG9 1EH \nCome to Music for Everyone’s Recorder Workshop Day \nJoin us for an inspiring day of recorder playing. \nWe are delighted to welcome recorder superstars Palisander for a fun and inspiring workshop day for players of Grade 4 standard and above. \nEnjoy making music together in a large recorder orchestra before choosing from a range of focused small-group sessions. Explore music from the Renaissance\, Baroque or Modern era in sessions tailored for beginner\, intermediate and advanced players\, or take on a Bass Recorder Booster or Playing from Memory session. \nThe day will also include a performance by Palisander\, offering participants the chance to hear the ensemble in action and be inspired by their artistry. \nWhether you’re looking to develop your technique\, discover new repertoire or simply enjoy playing with others\, there’s plenty to inspire you! \n\n \n\n\nProvisional Timetable – Saturday 7th November \n09:30 – 10:00 Registration \n10:00 – 11:30 Full recorder orchestra \n11:30 – 11:45 Break \n11:45 – 12:30 Performance by Palisander followed by Q&A session \n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch \n13:30 – 16:40 Afternoon sessions including tea break \n16:40 – 17:20 Full recorder orchestra \n17:20 – 18:00 Informal performance to family and friends \n  \nWorkshop Fees \nMfE Members: £35\, Non-Members: £40. Benefit Claimants/Students £15. \nHow to Enrol \nThis workshop is now fully booked. Please contact the office to be added to a waiting list – email anne@music-for-everyone.org or call 0115 958 9312. \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:Beeston Methodist Church\, Chilwell Road\, Chilwell High Road\, Beeston\, NG9 1EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260908T164906Z
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SUMMARY:BYME - Stringwise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come to STRINGWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Sunday 8th November 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 15th November 2026 – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \n \nSTRINGWISE is a fun\, creative workshop day & concert for young string players (violin\, viola\, cello\, double bass) Grade 0–5+ aged 8 – 21. (For wind\, brass and percussion players – check out BANDWISE!) \nRehearsals are led by experienced conductors and a team of specialist tutors will help you build new skills and work on the music during the workshop day. The following weekend you will perform at Nottingham’s iconic Albert Hall in the Big Youth Music Experience concert — with family and friends cheering you on! \nThere will be three groups \n\nStringwise 1 (grade 0 – 1)\nStringwise 2 (grade 2 – 4)\nStringwise 3 (grade 5+)\n\nA music pack  (including rehearsal tracks which are accessible via digital download) will be sent out about 4 weeks before the course\, helping you learn the pieces before continuing in the rehearsals at the workshop day. \n\n \nTimetable\nSunday 8th November 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nStringwise 3: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nStringwise 1 & 2: 1.00pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 15th November 2026 – Concert Day\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nStringwise 3: 11.15am – 3.00pm\nStringwise 1 & 2: 12.30pm – 3.00pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \nNB Children will be supervised in between the rehearsal and concert. \n\nHow to join the support team\nWe welcome parents and carers to join the support team at the Stringwise course and concert\, either as a player helper or to assist with the logistics. If you play a musical instrument and would like to join in and help our youngsters\, we would love to hear from you\, particularly any lower instrument parts. \nAs a logistical helper\, parents and carers can help with registration\, general supervision of a group of children\, setting up and down (some heavy lifting and moving of equipment involved) or running the popular tuck shop! \nTo become a parent helper for this event\, please tick the box on the enrolment form and we will be in touch with more details. You can also specify if there are any tasks you would prefer to help with\, if you would like to be near your child or if there is anything you cannot do when we contact you closer to the event. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Stringwise 2026 are:\nStringwise 1&2 – £25\nStringwise 3 – £30 \nFill in the online form via the button below and pay with a credit or debit card (no card fees). \n\nIf you do not wish to pay via the internet or have any questions\, please telephone 0115 9589312 to book over the phone. \nPlease note if you have children registering  for both Stringwise & Bandwise\, a 10% discount for all siblings can be applied using the code: BYME10 \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact kirstie@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-stringwise/
LOCATION:South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent\, Notts\, NG12 2FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20261013T102146Z
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SUMMARY:NCS Concert: A Village Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Chamber Singers present: \nA Village Christmas\nSaturday 5th December 2026\nSt Mary the Virgin Church\, Bunny Village\, NG11 6QW \n7.00pm \nThe Nottingham Chamber Singers invite you to enjoy music and words celebrating Christmas traditions – from the Wassail Cup to Father Christmas – with favourite carols to welcome the Festive Season. \n\n\n\n\nAngela Kay Conductor\nRichard Cox Accompanist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nottingham Chamber Singers\, led by Angela Kay\, founder of Music for Everyone\, and Artistic Director Rachel Parkes\, enjoy a diverse concert schedule that explores choral music from Claudio Monteverdi to Judith Weir. Known for their dynamic and committed approach\, the choir consistently earns enthusiastic praise from both critics and audiences. \n\n\n\n\nTickets: Full £13\, Conc. £12\, Student/Benefit Claimant £5\, Children under 18 FREE\n \nIf you would like to reserve a ticket to\, please phone the office on 0115 958 9312.\n\nTickets will be available to buy on the door. We accept cash or card payment.\n\nWe’re happy to offer a complimentary ticket for a registered carer accompanying a ticket holder who requires support. To reserve a free carer ticket please phone the office.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-december/
LOCATION:St Mary the Virgin\, Bunny\, Church Street\, Bunny\, Nottingham\, NG11 6QW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260921T151729Z
CREATED:20251014T115234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T151729Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Sounds of the Season
DESCRIPTION:East Midlands Youth String Orchestra\nEast Midlands Youth Band\nNottingham Youth Band\nNottingham Strictly Strings\n \nConductors: Claire Franklin\, Tamaki Higashi\, Erika Zeckser-Owen \n  \nSunday 6th December 2026\, 3:30pm \nChrist Church\, Chilwell\, Beeston\, NG9 4AS \n  \nMusic for Everyone’s youth music groups present their end of term festive concert. Join them as they showcase their hard work and perform a fun and wide ranging programme of music from classical to film and tv favourites. \n  \nTickets \n \nAdult £9\, Child/Student £4 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/concert-youth/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Chilwell\, NG9 4AS
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260908T151023Z
CREATED:20171010T085340Z
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SUMMARY:Vocals! Christmas is Coming
DESCRIPTION:Fun singing afternoon and festive concert for children aged 5 – 14. \nDuring the run up to Christmas\, why not take a break and let your kids enjoy a fun-filled workshop on a Saturday afternoon\, followed by a concert on Sunday for the whole family at the iconic Albert Hall in Nottingham. \nGet into the Christmas spirit with lots of well-known Christmas songs including some familiar favourites! \nYoung singers will be joined by other members of the MfE ‘singing’ family too on the concert day for this mega-Christmas extravaganza! \nSingers will be divided into two age-group choirs: \nVocals 1 (school yrs 1-3) \nVocals 2 (school yrs 4-8) \nMusic packs\, including lyrics and audio tracks\, will be sent out approximately one month before the event\, giving everyone the chance to learn the songs as best they can before the singing afternoon. \n \nCost: All Groups – £25 per child\, 10% family discount if two or more children from the same family enrol. Use code VOCALS10 in the ‘Promo code’ section of the booking page. \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact kirstie@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \nMusic packs\, including lyrics and audio tracks\, will be sent out approximately one month before the event\, giving everyone the chance to learn the songs as best they can before the singing afternoon. \n  \n \n  \nTIMETABLE \nSaturday 12 December – Singing Afternoon \nNottingham Trent University\, Clifton\, Nottingham NG11 8NS All Groups: 2.00pm – 5.00pm \nSunday 13 December – Concert \nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nRehearsal: 12.30 – 2.45pm \nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \n \nHow to join the support team \nWe welcome parents and carers to join the support team at the Vocals course and concert. Our wonderful volunteer team\, made up of MfE friends\, parents and carers\, help with registration\, general supervision of a group of children\, setting up and down (some heavy lifting and moving of equipment involved) or running the popular tuck shop. Joining in the singing is also strongly encouraged but not essential! \nTo become a parent helper for this event\, please tick the box on the enrolment form and we will be in touch with more details. You can also specify if there are any tasks you would prefer to help with\, if you would like to be near your child or if there is anything you cannot do when we contact you closer to the event.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/vocals-christmas-is-coming/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University – Clifton\, Clifton Campus\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260918T095823Z
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SUMMARY:Community Voices - Christmas is Coming! Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Community Voices Rehearsals and Concert – Christmas is Coming! \nOn Sunday 13 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\nHucknall John Godber Centre – Mon 30 November 10:15am-12:15pm \nWest Bridgford Baptist Church – Tues 01 December 2-4pm \n\n\nWollaton St Leonard’s Community Centre – Weds 02 December 2:15-4:15pm \n\n\nSouthwell Methodist Church – Mon 07 December 2-4pm \n\n\nGamston St Luke’s Church – Weds 9 December EVENING 7-9pm \n\n\nSherwood Methodist Church – Thurs 10 December 2-4pm \n\n\nConcert Day – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \nSunday 13 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. Music will be provided at the first rehearsal. \nOnline – pay by card here: \n \n  \n  \n  \nClick the button above and fill in your details: Payment can be made via debit/credit card (no additional fees) \nBy post – pay by cheque/cash. \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312 \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/christmas-is-coming-daytime-voices/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260918T100916Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas is Coming! Concert
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Community Voices Presents:  \nChristmas is Coming\nSaturday 13th December 2026\n3.30pm\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham City Centre\n  \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 \nFull £16-£11\, Conc. £15-£10\, Child/Student £5 \n \nPlease note that tickets for this concert are digital only. Simply bring along your booking confirmation email to show at the door.\nIf you would like to reserve a ticket to pay on the door\, please phone the office on 0115 958 9312.\nTickets will be available to buy on the door. We accept cash or card payment.\n\nWe’re happy to offer a complimentary ticket for a registered carer accompanying a ticket holder who requires support. To reserve a free carer ticket please phone the office.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/christmas-is-coming/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270117
DTSTAMP:20261007T083443Z
CREATED:20210311T155330Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Blow the Dust off your Instrument!
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an instrument gathering dust at home\, or have you started playing recently just for fun?\nThen it’s time to Blow the Dust off Your Instrument!\nAlbert Hall\, North Circus St\,\nNottingham NG1 5AA\nJoin conductors Dexter Drown (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. \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 \nStudent/Benefit Claimant £15 \n  \nRepertoire \nTBC \nMusic will be sent out before the course. \n\nHow to Book: \n \n  \n  \n  \nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 958 9312 (Monday – Friday\, 9am – 5pm) \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.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/blow-the-dust-off-your-instrument-jan/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTSTAMP:20260930T131302Z
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SUMMARY:NFC Singing Course & Concert January 2027
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of an amazing choral workshop and concert!\nCourse: Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th January 2027\nNTU Clifton NG11 8NS \nConcert: Saturday 30th January 2027\nSt Mary’s Church\, Lace Market \nConductor: Rachel Parkes \nMusic for Everyone invites you to sing with our Nottingham Festival Chorus\, a mixed voice choir of 150+ singers. \nThis January\, prepare to step into the streets of Paris as we are charmed and delighted by Charles Gounod’s grand mass setting for choir\, orchestra and soloists – described by Camille Saint-Saëns as a work of ‘simplicity\, grandeur and serene light’ – along with César Franck’s bombastic and romantic Psalm 150\, and Gabriel Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine\, arguably the best-loved work in the choral canon. Expect a fun and informative workshop weekend with high class vocal tuition. \nMusic scores and rehearsal tracks will be sent out before the course weekend. There are also optional sectional rehearsals in mid 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 6th January\, NTU Clifton\, 7.30pm-9.30pm\nTenors + Basses\, Friday 8th January\, NTU Clifton\, 7.30pm-9.30pm \nWeekend Course \nNTU Clifton\, NG11 8NS \nSaturday 23 Jan 2027 – 10am-4.30pm \nSunday 24 Jan 2027 – 2pm-5pm \nConcert \nSt Mary’s Church\, Nottingham NG1 1HN \nSaturday 30 Jan 2027 \nRehearsals: 2pm TBC \nConcert: 18:00 – 20:00 \nSchedule times subject to change \n\nBook by clicking the link below: \nMembers of Music for Everyone      £52 \nNon Members                                  £62 \nBenefit Claimants/Students             £15 \n \nAlternatively call the office on 0115 9589312.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/nfc-singing-course-concert/
LOCATION:NTU Clifton Campus\, College Drive\, Clifton\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270131
DTSTAMP:20261007T194858Z
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SUMMARY:Gounod Messe Solennelle de Sainte-Cécile
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Festival Chorus presents \nGounod Messe Solennelle de Sainte-Cécile\nSaturday 30th January 2027\nSt Mary’s Church\, Lace Market\, Nottingham City Centre \n6pm \nThis January\, prepare to step into the streets of Paris to be charmed and delighted by Charles Gounod’s grand mass setting for choir\, orchestra and soloists – described by Camille Saint-Saëns as a work of ‘simplicity\, grandeur and serene light’. This\, alongside Cesar Franck’s bombastic and romantic Psalm 150\, and Gabriel Faure’s tranquil Pavane and Cantique de Jean Racine\, will make for an evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now for a choral feast in the heart of Nottingham\, at the beautiful St Mary’s in the Lace Market\, it’s sure to warm even the chilliest night. \n\nThe Music: \n\n\nGounod Messe Solennelle de Saint-Cécile \nFranck – Psalm 150 \nFauré – Pavane \nSaint-Saëns– Calmes de Nuits  (NCS Only) \nFauré – Cantique de Jean Racine \nGounod – Messe Solonelle de Sainte Cécile \n\n\nThe Performers: \n\nRachel Parkes\, Conductor \nHenry Parkes\, Organist \nWith the Nottingham Concert Orchestra \nSoloists: \nEri Gwilym\, Soprano Soloist \n \nEleri Gwilym graduated from Cardiff Law School before undertaking her postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music. Last year\, she sang the role of Königin der Nacht in Die Zauberflöte for Charles Court Opera\, having sung the role for Merry Opera in the previous year. In the Summer season\, she played Jude Lofte and Roshanna Wing in the Young Artist production of Itch for Opera Holland Park before playing Donna Clara\, The Infanta in Der Zwerg for Wexford Festival Opera. This year\, Eleri looks forward to joining the chorus of Welsh National Opera in their upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman and to her Royal Albert Hall debut as a guest soloist at The London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs. Later in the year\, she will play Sylviane in Scottish Opera’s production of The Merry Widow and Stella in La Dernier Sourcier for Buxton International Festival. When not singing\, Eleri enjoys dressmaking and works with Big Tech on the implementation of the Welsh Language in Artificial Intelligence. \n  \n  \n  \nThomas Elwin\, Tenor Soloist \n \nLondon-born tenor Thomas Elwin is recognised for his warm lyric voice\, expressive musicianship and compelling stage presence\, with a career spanning leading opera houses\, concert platforms and festivals across Europe.\nRecent operatic engagements include Alfredo in La Traviata for Opera Glass Works\, Rodolfo in La Bohème\, Gennaro in Lucrezia Borgia and Canio (cover) in Pagliacci with English Touring Opera\, as well as Borsa in Rigoletto for English National Opera and Opera North and Arturo in Bellini’s La Straniera with Chelsea Opera Group.\nOn the concert platform\, recent and forthcoming engagements include Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius with Sinfonia Smith Square\, Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 at the Cheltenham Festival\, Verdi’s Requiem in the cathedrals of St Albans\, Ely and Canterbury\, an Opera Gala with Ermonela Jaho and the BBC Concert Orchestra\, and Messiah with the Hallé. He has appeared as a soloist with the Munich Philharmonic\, City of London Sinfonia at the BBC Proms\, and alongside Barbara Hannigan.\nThomas’s debut recital album\, Le vase brisé\, was released by Voces8 Records in 2025\, with forthcoming recordings including Strauss songs and Britten’s Abraham and Isaac.\nEarlier highlights include Lensky in Eugene Onegin at Opera Holland Park and West Green House Opera\, Oronte in Alcina at Glyndebourne\, Nemorino in L’Elisir d’Amore with Wild Arts\, Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni at English National Opera\, and Sam Kaplan in Street Scene at Oper Köln.\nA former chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral\, Thomas was a co-founder of VOCES8. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and Solti Accademia Bel Canto and is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. \nAlex Jones\, Bass Soloist \n \nAlex has completed\, with distinction\, a Masters in Vocal Studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he studied with Marilyn Rees\, and was awarded a Concert Recital Diploma for outstanding performance in his final recital. He enjoys a varied career working across the UK and internationally with ensembles such as The Dunedin Consort\, Britten Sinfonia and The English Concert amongst others. He recently travelled to Spain with the Armonico Consort to sing Aeneas in Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas as part of the Peniscola Festival of Early and Baroque music. Additionally his solo work has taken him throughout the country performing works from Bach to Verdi and everything in between. This summer he will be involved in an internationally touring production of The Barber of Seville in the title role and was recently involved in the Armonico Consort’s production of Purcell’s King Arthur\, and will be returning to the 3 choirs festival to sing Mozart’s Requiem\, having previously stepped in to do the Bass solo in Elgar’s The Kingdom at the 2024 Worcester Festival. \n  \n  \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: St Mary’s is Nottingham’s greatest medieval building and an essential stop on any visit to the city. At the heart of the city’s vibrant Lace Market district\, attracting visitors for its architectural splendour\, the diverse range of events and concerts\, and its renowned tradition of choral singing. \nTickets: Full £16\, Conc. £15\, Students £5\, Under 18’s free\n \nPlease note that tickets for this concert are digital only. Simply bring along your booking confirmation email to show at the door.\nIf you would like to reserve a ticket to pay on the door\, please phone the office on 0115 958 9312.\nTickets will be available to buy on the door. We accept cash or card payment.\n\nWe’re happy to offer a complimentary ticket for a registered carer accompanying a ticket holder who requires support. To reserve a free carer ticket please phone the office.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/gounod/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Lace Market\, High Pavement\, Nottingham\, NG1 1HN
CATEGORIES:Adult Music,Concerts
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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 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 13th February 2027\n10am – arrival\n10:30am – 4:30pm rehearsals\, including morning\, afternoon and lunchbreak\n5pm – informal performance \nPost performance: a trip to the pub afterwards for anyone who wants to continue the fun! \nVenue: Redeemer Church\, Old Town Hall\, 29 Foster Avenue\, Beeston NG9 1AE \n\nThe event will be held in Beeston\, making it easy to travel from nearby cities such as Nottingham\, Derby or Sheffield. \nGetting there:\nBy Car: Car parks are available on Foster Avenue and Devonshire Avenue\, pay and display.\nBy Public Transport: Beeston tram stop is the closet stop to the Redeemer Church. This is a 5 minute walk away.\nBeeston is easily reachable via trains into Beeston Station\, the church is then a 16 minute walk away. \nRepertoire\nRepertoire includes: \nTo be announced! \nThe course will be conducted by Gareth Widdowson whose full profile can be found on our Who’s Who webpage. \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 admin@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \n \n  \n \n  \n\n\nFind Us\n\nOur nearest tram stop is Beeston Centre\, on line 3 (Hucknall – City Centre – Toton). \nBuses that stop at Beeston Centre are:\n– 36 (NCT)\n– Indigo (TrentBarton)\n– 18 (CT4N) \nWith the shops to your right\, walk towards The Square and the raised platform. Turn left\, towards ‘The Last Post’ pub and then right on to Foster Avenue before you reach it. Continue along Foster Avenue towards Roundhill School\, past the residential houses and the Catholic church on your left to the last building on the left before the school\, directly opposite Beeston Library. This is approximately a six-minute walk. \n \n 
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LOCATION:Redeemer Church Beeston\, 29 Foster Ave\, Beeston\, NG9 1AE
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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