Music for Everyone

Stringwise! 2019
2019-11-02 - 2019-11-03 | Bluecoat Academy Wollaton, Sutton Passeys Crescent, NG8 1EA, United Kingdom
Come to Stringwise! 2019, Music for Everyone’s 27th annual youth string weekend course and concert. Stringwise! gives you the chance to play a wide variety of music for strings and to take part in a range of orchestral groups and workshops, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This year we present a programme of DANCE! Guaranteed to get you moving!.
The Stringwise groups will perform a toe-tapping mix of music, concluding with a grand finale piece incorporating all players, Simple Gifts arranged especially for Stringwise!
Where and when is it?
Stringwise! will be held at Bluecoat Academy, Wollaton NG8 1EA over the weekend of 2 & 3 November 2019 followed by an informal concert for parents and friends at the Albert Hall, Nottingham, on Sunday 10 November. An outline of the schedule for all groups is given below.

Who will be there?
Lots of string players from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire: violinists, viola players, cellists and double bass players. The age range is 7 – 18. The orchestras and workshops will be led by a team of experienced string teachers and there will also be a large support group of adult helpers and organisers.

How good do I have to be?
Whether you have been playing for years or have only recently started having lessons on a stringed instrument, this is for YOU! Players will be divided into four groups: Stringwise 1 (beginners – open strings and first fingers), Stringwise 2 (Grade 1), Stringwise 3 (grades 2 – 3) and Stringwise 4 (Grades 4 – 6).
MfE also runs two string orchestras which meet once every three weeks on a Sunday afternoon at NTU Clifton, NOTTINGHAM STRICTLY STRINGS for players of Grade 2 – 4 standard and the EAST MIDLANDS YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA for players of Grade 5 and above. If you would like further information about these groups then just fill in the appropriate section on the Application form.

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

How do we learn the music?
By practicing the music which will be sent to you approximately four weeks before the course, and listening to the rehearsal tracks which you can choose to download as MP3’s from an email link or receive on a CD. These tracks can take you through the music and the rehearsals at the course carry on from where they leave off. If you have “Done your homework” you’ll have no problems!

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

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

Special discounts for families and subsidised places
We are offering a 10% discount to all families who have two or more children taking part in the course. Just fill in the discount box on the application form. We run a subsidised places scheme for all our courses. For further information about this scheme or about any aspect of the course, please phone the MfE Administrator on 0115 958 9312.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 13 July

Sunday 14 July

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

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

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

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

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

2.30pm Sky Mirror
CAPOEIRA NOTTINGHAM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Musical Director: Sunday
Chris George – Accomplished violinist and conductor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Download enrolment forms here:
The Big Youth String Experience
The Big Youth Wind Band Experience
The Big Youth Singing Experience
The Big Family Singing Experience
WHAT IS THE BIG YOUTH MUSIC EXPERIENCE?
BYME is an exciting festival of music-making opportunities over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019.
Fantastic workshops and performances, many open to family and friends, will take place in and around the city centre throughout the weekend.
Saturday activities include workshops for INSTRUMENTALISTS grade 5-8+ and SINGERS aged 12 upwards. These groups will come together to present a ticketed evening concert at Nottingham’s Albert Hall, culminating in a spectacular performance of ‘Light of the Seven’ from Game of Thrones. This will feature all performers plus the mighty Binns organ and Steinway grand piano!
Sunday workshops are especially designed for INSTRUMENTALISTS grades 2-4 and for families, there’s a fun vocal time to be had at THE BIG FAMILY SING. All groups will entertain family and friends with a late afternoon relaxed performance in the Albert Hall.
On both days there are FESTIVAL FRINGE EVENTS. These are open not only to participants of the BYME groups but to any youngsters and their families and friends who would just like to ‘give it a go’. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer: Samba Drumming, Pure Steel Band performance and Come & Try, Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra, Capoeira Dancing and much, much more. Performances are also open to everyone. A small charge may apply to Fringe Events.
With nationally recognised tutors and conductors for the BYME groups, and top guest ‘acts’, this is a festival to truly celebrate the musical youth of the region.

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

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

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

Youth Music Open Day
2019-06-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Nottingham Trent University – Clifton, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
Who’s it for? Young string players grade 2 – 8+ and young wind, brass and percussion players grade 5 – 8+.
When is it? Sunday 2 June, 2pm – 5pm
Where is it? Ada Byron King Building, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, NG11 8NS
Calling young musicians! We would like to invite you to a fantastic FREE afternoon of music making with the East Midlands Youth String Orchestra, Nottingham Strictly Strings and East Midlands Youth Windband! With great music and specialist conductors, these regularly rehearsing groups provide opportunities for ensemble playing plus much more and have performed in a variety of concerts, including in the Albert Hall!

You can reserve a place in advance by emailing admin@music-for-everyone.org stating your name, instrument and grade, or just turn up on the day!
For more information about these groups, please visit our website www.music-for-everyone.org/whats-on/youth-music/ or contact the office on 0115 9589312.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BYME brings together youth music organisations based in the East Midlands to provide exciting musical opportunities for young singers and instrumentalists aged 8 – 21. It is open to existing groups and individuals. This six-month project will culminate in a festival-style event in Nottingham over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019.
What happens at the Big Youth String Experience?
This unique day for violinists, violists, cellists and bassists aged 8 to 21, grouped according to ability, offers a rich experience in technique, performance and repertoire through the expertise of professional conductor Nic Fallowfield. Nic places great value on his work with young string players and has led workshops across Europe. Joining him will be the dynamic Stringcredibles – an inspirational and entertaining young quartet. There will be ensemble playing and performances, including a closing informal concert for family and friends.
Nic Fallowfield: www.fallowfield.org
Nic Fallowfield is a conductor, violinist and teacher of many years experience. He is co-leader of Sinfonia Viva and first violin of the Tedesca Quartet. He has been a guest leader of many orchestras. Nic is Musical Director of The Midland Sinfonia, conductor of the Charnwood Orchestra and Beauchamp Sinfonietta and a frequent guest conductor with orchestras throughout the country. He has conducted youth orchestras in North Wales for many years and also the youth orchestras of Warwickshire and Herefordshire. Recently he has been working with the Birmingham Schools Symphony Orchestra. Nic teaches violin at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
The Stringcredibles: www.thestringcredibles.com

The Stringcredibles is a string quartet delivering work to support the connection between musicians and audiences, mostly in schools and community settings. As professional orchestral musicians with a bold and broad vision for music education, the Stringcredibles know that technical excellence is only part of creating a great performance. Drawing audiences into the meaning of that performance is just as important and achieving this is an elusive skill. Through the different strands of their work, they explore and develop ways in which musicians can engage more effectively with their audiences helping to make every performance meaningful and inspiring every audience member – both young and old – to come back for more.
Timetable
Senior Orchestra
9.30am – Registration and Tuning
10am – Rehearsals (with break)
12.20pm – Lunch (please bring)
1pm – Performance by the Stringcredibles
1.45pm – Workshop with Stringcredibles
3.15pm – Rehearsals (with break)
4.30pm – Informal concert
5.30pm – End of day
Junior Orchestra
12.30pm – Registration and Tuning
1pm – Performance by the Stringcredibles
1.45pm – Rehearsals (with break)
3.15pm – Workshop with Stringcredibles
4.30pm – Informal concert
5.30pm – End of day
Lead Partners:

Our Supporters:

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

A workshop afternoon open to all singers aged 5+
Musical Directors: Andy Hatherly, Sara King, Ellie Martin
Download a form here!
WEST BRIDGFORD: Saturday 9 February 2019
Emmanuel School, Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford NG2 7YF
MANSFIELD: Saturday 23 March 2019
Mansfield Library, West Gate, Mansfield NG18 1NH
BEESTON: Saturday 30 March 2019 Online Booking is now closed but places are available to turn up on Saturday!
Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston NG9 1AE
Who is it for?
Children aged 5 upwards with their mums, dads, carers, grandparents, aunts and uncles – the whole family, friends too!
At the Big Family Singing Experience enjoy favourites from fantastic musicals such as The Greatest Showman and other exciting songs, all led by our inspiring conductors. Singing is great for health, togetherness, confidence and fun. Choose from one of three locations: Beeston, Mansfield, West Bridgford.
BFSE is part of the Big Youth Music Experience which brings together youth music organisations based in the East Midlands to provide exciting musical opportunities for young singers and instrumentalists. This six-month project culminates in a festival-style event in Nottingham over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019.

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

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

Lead Partners:

Our Supporters:

The Big Youth Wind Band Experience
2019-01-13 | The Becket School, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY
A workshop and performance day open to all young players aged 8 – 21
The Becket School, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QY
Musical Directors:
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain Ambassadors
Chris Swann: Principal Clarinettist – Sinfonia Viva
Tutor – Royal Northern College of Music
Junior Band: grades 2 – 4
Senior Band: grades 5 – 8+
What is the Big Youth Music Experience?
BYME brings together youth music organisations based in the East Midlands to provide exciting musical opportunities for young singers and instrumentalists aged 8 – 21. It is open to existing groups and individuals. This six-month project will culminate in a festival-style event in Nottingham over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019.
What happens at the Big Youth Wind Band Experience?
In a junior band (grades 2 – 4) or senior band (grades 5 – 8+) wind, brass and percussion players will learn swing, improvisation and performance alongside superb musical ambassadors from the brilliant National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) and top clarinettist and conductor, Chris Swann. The day will end with an informal performance by both bands to family and friends.
NYJO: www.nyjo.org.uk
Chris Swann: www.zephyrwinds.co.uk
Timetable
Senior Band
9.30am – Registration and Tuning
10am – Rehearsals (with break)
12.20pm – Lunch (please bring)
1pm – Performance by NYJO Ambassadors
1.45pm – Improvisation session
3.15pm – Rehearsals (with break)
4.30pm – Informal concert
5.30pm – End of day
Junior Band
12.30pm – Registration and Tuning
1pm – Performance by NYJO Ambassadors
1.45pm – Rehearsals (with break)
3.15pm – Improvisation session
4.30pm – Informal concert
5.30pm – End of day
Lead Partners:

Our Supporters:

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

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

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

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

They will also have

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

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

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

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

String Orchestra Workshop
2018-04-21 - 2018-04-22 | Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GY
Music for Everyone invites players to come and explore the wonderful string orchestra repertoire under the baton of an expert.
Richard Howarth is a distinguished violinist and a dynamic conductor with a wealth of experience leading and directing orchestras. The music chosen for this workshop features Beethoven’s extraordinary String Quartet Op. 131 arranged for string orchestra by Sir Colin Davis and Britten’s youthful Simple Symphony.
The workshop is to be held on Saturday 21 April at the Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane campus followed by a performance on Sunday 22 April at St Peter’s Church, Ruddington.
Provisional Timetable:
Saturday 21 April, Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham NG8 5GY
9.30am Registration opens
10.00am Morning Rehearsals
1.15pm Meal Break
2.30pm Afternoon Rehearsals
5.15pm End of session
Sunday 22 April, St Peter’s Church, Ruddington NG11 6EL
1.30pm Rehearsal
3.15pm Break
4.00pm Performance
If you are interested in being kept up to date about our String Orchestra workshops click here to join our mailing list

Singing on the Wild Side!
2018-02-10 14:00 - 17:30 | Candleby Lane School, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3JG, United Kingdom
Singing and activities afternoon for children aged 6 – 14
Music for Everyone is delighted to be joining with the Scouts to provide a fun packed afternoon of singing and activities for children of all ages.
The Wild Side ‘adventurers’ will be split into different groups according to age. In addition to singing, the activities planned include some outdoor adventures with plenty of alternatives for children who would rather stay inside. There will be all kinds of music – camp fire songs and lots more!
At the end of the afternoon (5pm – 5.30pm), parents and friends are invited to come and listen to a ‘camp fire’ performance!
Candleby School is situated in Cotgrave and is easy to find (maps will be sent out with further information). It has excellent facilities, both indoor and out and is the ideal venue for this type of event!
Cost: £10 per child*
Booking for this course is now closed. If you would like to know more about future Vocals courses, please email admin@music-for-everyone.org to be included on the mailing list.

The Big Friendly Sing
2016-10-25 09:30 - 16:00 | John Clifford School, Nether Street, Beeston, NG9 2AT, United Kingdom
Half Term Singing Day for Primary School Children
Have you children of primary school age? Wondering what to do with them at half term? Let them come and have a sing!
Music for Everyone has over 30 years experience of running music events for young people. Led by our experienced tutors, this singing workshop day will be full of fun singing games and songs.
The BIG FRIENDLY SING choir will be split into different groups according to age. No preparation is required before the day, children just come along ready to sing and enjoy themselves. The cost of the day (to include morning and afternoon refreshments) is £20 (10% family discount for 2 or more children from one family, subsidised places available, please phone the MfE office on 0115 9589312)
Timetable: The singing day starts at 9.30am and finishes with an informal free ‘come and share’ concert from 3.30pm – 4.00pm. During the morning and afternoon there will be refreshment breaks and time at lunch to eat a packed meal (not provided).
Online booking is now closed. There are still some places available, you are welcome to come along and join in on the day! Registration opens at 9.30am.

EMYSO Auditions 2016
2016-07-16 14:00 - 17:00
The East Midlands Youth String Orchestra is a chamber orchestra 0f 20 – 30 talented players.
Conducted by distinguished violinist and conductor, Richard Howarth, the orchestra performs a variety of music from the great string orchestra repertoire.
Rehearsals take place approximately once a month on a Sunday Afternoon (2pm – 5pm) at the Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham.
Informal auditions will take place, in Nottingham, during the afternoon of Saturday 16 July 2016. Players wishing to audition will be contacted with details of time and venue.
Players should be Associated Board grade 5+ and school years 7+. Auditions will comprise of playing an own choice prepared piece and some sightreading.
If you are interested in joining this friendly orchestra, please telephone the Music for Everyone office on 0115 9589312 or email admin@music-for-everyone.org

A Summer Garland
2016-07-10 15:30 | Djanogly Recital Hall, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham, University Park, NG7 2RD
The East of England Singers, Angela Kay conductor
An afternoon concert of madrigals, folksongs, instrumental and vocal solos with strawberries and cream to enjoy during the interval!
Sunday 10 July, 3.30pm
Djanogly Recital Hall, University of Nottingham
University Park Campus NG7 2RD
Tickets
Full £10, Conc. £9, Child/Student £5
Tickets will be available on the door, subject to availability.

Summer Celebration
2016-06-26 16:00 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
Nottingham Festival Chorus, East of England Singers, Nottingham Concert Orchestra
Nottingham Youth Voices, Girls’ Voices & Boys’ Voices, East Midlands Youth String Orchestra, Nottingham Youth Windband, East Midlands Youth Windband
From Vaughan Williams’ pulsating Wasps overture to Rutter’s ‘spine-tingling’ Gloria, a ‘sunny’ programme for a summer afternoon. Cream scones and a cup of tea or coffee available during the interval – irresistible!
Programme to include:
Vaughan Williams Overture: The Wasps
John Rutter Gloria
Andrew Carter Benedicite
and items by MfE youth groups
Tickets:
Full £15, £13, £10, £8; Conc. £14, £12, £9, £7; Child/Student £7.50, £6.50, £5, £4
Please contact the office on 0115 9589312 if you require wheelchair access.
Tickets will be available for sale on the door, subject to availability.

NFC - A Summer Celebration
2016-06-25 - 2016-06-26 | Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GY
Music for Everyone invites you to join with the Nottingham Festival Chorus to sing in their Summer course and concert.
The music:
Andrew Carter Benedicite. First performed in 1989 and inspired by the Benedicite carvings inspired by nature in the restored vault of York Minster, Benedicite is a tuneful setting of verses from the Benedicite canticle in the Book of Common Prayer – ‘All the World, Praise the Lord’. Scored for SATB chorus, full orchestra and children’s chorus, the work is a joy to sing.
Rutter Gloria. An exuberant and exciting setting of familiar words by the master of melody, John Rutter, this work is sure to set the hairs on the back of your neck tingling!
The Choir:
The Nottingham Festival Chorus is Music for Everyone’s flagship choir. Numbering over 200 voices, singers come from all over the East Midlands and further afield. There are no auditions; all that’s required is a willlingness to work hard and a sense of fun to produce performances of a high standard.
Music for the course is sent out in advance along with a rehearsal CD to give singers the opportunity to become familiar with the music before the workshop day. Optional sectional rehearsals will be held at Nottingham Trent University – please see provisional timetable below.
Provisional Timetable:
Saturday 25 June 2016
Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane NG8 5GY
9.30am Registration opens
10.00am Rehearsals
1.15pm Meal Break
2.15pm Rehearsals
6.00pm End of session
Sunday 26 June 2016
Albert Hall NG1 5AA
11.00am Rehearsal
1.45pm End of session
3.30pm Assemble
4.00pm Performance
Sectional Rehearsals (optional)
Nottingham Trent University NG11 8NS
Tenors and Basses: Wednesday 18 May 7.30 – 9.30pm
Sopranos and Altos: Friday 20 May 7.30 – 9.30pm

Blow the Dust off your Instrument!
2016-06-11 10:00 | Albert Hall, Nottingham, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
String Orchestra, Swing Band, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Wind Band, Double Reed Ensemble
Did you learn to play an instrument when you were at school but haven’t got it out of the case for a long time? Or have you taken up playing an instrument in adult life just for fun? Do you like playing orchestral music? Were you once a member of the school recorder group? If the answer is YES to any of these questions then come to our Blow the Dust off your Instrument Ensembles Day.
This playing day will give you the chance to renew old skills or put new-found ones into practice in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The principal conductors will be Angela Kay, Chris McDouall, Gill Henshaw, Phil Smith and Kerry Lovell. The instrumental parts will be sent out in advance of the course, to give you time to get to grips with the notes ahead of the day itself.
String Orchestra
The music chosen gives scope to players of a wide range of abilities and experience. This year there will be the opportunity to perform a Handel Concerto Grosso and by contrast, a foot-tapping Beach Boys Medley and all the best tunes from the film score of Shakespeare in Love.
Wind Band, Flute Choir, Swing Band, Clarinet Choir
All wind players will play in the wind band during the morning then break into smaller ensembles for part of the afternoon.
Recorder Ensemble
A chance to remember back to childhood, or perhaps more recently! The recorder group will meet during the afternoon session.
Please note
All instruments except recorders – this course is not suitable for players of a standard below Associated Board Grade 2.
Recorders – players are expected to be able to read music and play a compass of an octave and a half.
Outline Timetable
Saturday 11 June 2016
Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham NG1 5AA
9.40am Registration opens (NB Recorder registration at 1.30pm)
10.00am Morning sessions (to include coffee break)
12.30pm Meal Break
1.30pm Afternoon sessions (to include coffee break)
1.30pm Recorder register (1.45pm rehearsals)
2.30pm Afternoon sessions (to include coffee break)
4.30pm Break
4.45pm Informal concert for friends and family
5.45pm End of course
Wheelchair access available.

Reach for the Stars!
2016-05-07 - 2016-05-08 | Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GY
Come and sing songs which take you to the world of space! REACH FOR THE STARS, SPACE ODDITY, HALF THE WORLD AWAY, the space musical BLAST OFF and more! And then at the concert, let special lighting and sound effects add to the excitement of the performance PLUS – a guest appearance by the national science sensation MAD SCIENCE!
Over 200 children take part in our fun music events. Our singing weekend, led by specialists Alison Bennett, Ray Macleod, Jane McDouall and Phil Smith give everyone the chance to perform a variety of music in a friendly and secure atmosphere followed by a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Singers are divided into three age-groups choirs:

Vocals 1 (school years 1 – 2)
Vocals 2 (school years 3 – 4)
Vocals 3 (school years 5 – 7)

Copies of the words and music will be sent out about a month before the course and to help you practice you can opt to download rehearsal tracks from our website or receive a music CD.
Timetable

1st Weekend, Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham NG8 5GY

Saturday 7 May Sunday 8 May
Vocals 1/2 1.45 – 5.15pm Vocals 1/2 1.45 – 5.10pm
Vocals 3 1.45 – 5.15pm Vocals 3 11.00am – 5.oopm

2nd Weekend, Albert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AA – Sunday 15 May

Assemble All Groups 12.30 – 12.50pm
Rehearsal 12.50 – 3.00pm
Concert 3.30 – 5.00pm

Wheelchair Access to all venues.

Bandwise! 2016
2016-02-27 - 2016-02-28 | Emmanuel School, Gresham Park Road, Nottingham, NG2 7YF
Youth Windband Weekend
27/28 February & 6 March 2016
Come to Bandwise! 2016, Music for Everyone’s 15th youth Windband event.
Bandwise! gives young people the opportunity to play a wide variety of music for wind and percussion – from classics to pop and jazz – and to take part in instrumental groups and workshops, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Where is it and When?
The next Bandwise! course will take place at Emmanuel School, Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford NG2 7YF on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 February followed by an informal concert for parents and friends at the Albert Hall, Nottingham on Sunday 6 March.
Who will be there?
Lots of wind and percussion players from all parts of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. All instruments are included: flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, saxes, horns, trumpets, cornets, trombones, euphoniums, tubas, and percussion.
The age range is 8 – 21. The artistic director is Gill Henshaw, Music for Everyone’s principal wind animateur. She will be assisted in conducting and leading workshops by a team of specialists. There will also be a large support group of adult organisers and helpers.

How good do I have to be?
Whether you have been playing for years or have only just reached grade 1, this is for you! Players are divided into three bands…
Bandwise 1 (Associated Board grades 1-2)
Bandwise 2 (Associated Board grades 3-4)
Bandwise 3 (Associated Board grades 5+)
NB Percussion players should be able to read music and play the appropriate grade.
What are we playing?
A wide range programme including:

Bandwise 1: Fanfare for Freedom Michael Story
Bandwise 2: John Williams: Movie Adventures arr. Sweeney
Bandwise 3: Pirates of the Caribbean arr. Ricketts
There will also be a range of fringe activities, including flute, clarinet and brass ensembles and a jazz band etc. At the informal concert on Sunday 6 March all groups will give a performance of items rehearsed at the weekend course.
How do we learn the music?

By practising the parts and listening to a rehearsal CD which will be sent to you along with copies of the music about four weeks before the course. The CD takes you through the music and the rehearsals at the course carry on from where the CD leaves off. If you have ‘done your homework’ then you’ll have no problems!
How much does it cost?
Bandwise 1 – £25.50
Bandwise 2 – £26.50
Bandwise 3 – £27.50
We are offering a 10% discount to all families who have two or more children taking part in the course.
NB. Numbers in each band are limited so please apply as soon as possible.

Details of how to book for the concert will be included in your music pack.
Schedule

First Weekend – Emmanuel School, Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford NG2 7YF
Saturday 27 February 2016
Bandwise 1 – 1.30pm – 5.15pm
Bandwise 2 – 1.30pm – 5.15pm
Bandwise 3 – 1.30pm – 5.15pm
Sunday 28 February 2016
Bandwise 1 – 1.30pm – 5.00pm
Bandwise 2 – 11.00am – 5.00pm
Bandwise 3 – 10.00am – 5.00pm
Second Weekend – Albert Hall, Nottingham, off Derby Road NG1 5AA
Sunday 6 March 2016
Rehearsals
Bandwise 2 & 3 – 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Bandwise 1 – 1.45pm – 3.00pm
Informal Concert
All groups – 3.30pm – 5.30pm
How parents can help
By giving some time to help
We always welcome volunteers to join the support team for Bandwise from parents of children taking part in the course. This involves helping support the Bandwise groups at the course and/or on the concert day. If you would be interested in being involved please indicate on your enrolment form or for more information please e-mail admin@music-for-everyone.org
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Special discounts for families
We are offering a 10% discount to all families who have two or more children taking part in the course. Just fill in the discount box on the application form-if you apply online your discount will be applied automatically. We run a subsidised places scheme for all of our courses. For further information about this scheme or about any aspect of the course please contact us.

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