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SUMMARY:The Big Youth String Experience
DESCRIPTION:A workshop and performance day open to all young players aged 8 – 21 \nThe Albert Hall\, North Circus Street\, Nottingham NG1 5AA \nMusical Directors:\nThe Stringcredibles – string quartet\nNic Fallowfield: co-leader – Sinfonia Viva\, tutor – Royal Birmingham Conservatoire \nJunior Orchestra: grades 2 – 4\nSenior Orchestra: grades 5 – 8+ \nBooking is now closed for this event. \nWhat is the Big Youth Music Experience?\n \nBYME 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. \nWhat happens at the Big Youth String Experience?  \nThis 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. \nNic Fallowfield: www.fallowfield.org \nNic 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. \nThe Stringcredibles: www.thestringcredibles.com \n \nThe 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.  \nTimetable \nSenior Orchestra\n9.30am – Registration and Tuning\n10am – Rehearsals (with break)\n12.20pm – Lunch (please bring)\n1pm – Performance by the Stringcredibles\n1.45pm – Workshop with Stringcredibles\n3.15pm – Rehearsals (with break)\n4.30pm – Informal concert\n5.30pm – End of day \nJunior Orchestra\n12.30pm – Registration and Tuning\n1pm – Performance by the Stringcredibles\n1.45pm – Rehearsals (with break)\n3.15pm – Workshop with Stringcredibles\n4.30pm – Informal concert\n5.30pm – End of day \nLead Partners: \n \nOur Supporters:
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-strings/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
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SUMMARY:The Big Family Singing Experience
DESCRIPTION:Listen to our Executive Director\, Robin Reece-Crawford talk about The Big Family Singing Experience on Mark Dennison’s show on BBC Radio Nottingham!\nhttps://www.music-for-everyone.org/content/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BBC_RN_Robin_MarkDennison.mp3\n28/03/2018 | 07.34 minutes\n\nA workshop afternoon open to all singers aged 5+ \nMusical Directors: Andy Hatherly\, Sara King\, Ellie Martin \nDownload a form here! \nWEST BRIDGFORD: Saturday 9 February 2019 \nEmmanuel School\, Gresham Park Road\, West Bridgford NG2 7YF \nMANSFIELD: Saturday 23 March 2019 \nMansfield Library\, West Gate\, Mansfield NG18 1NH \nBEESTON: Saturday 30 March 2019 Online Booking is now closed but places are available to turn up on Saturday! \nBeeston Library\, Foster Avenue\, Beeston NG9 1AE \nWho is it for? \nChildren aged 5 upwards with their mums\, dads\, carers\, grandparents\, aunts and uncles – the whole family\, friends too! \nAt 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. \nBFSE 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. \n  \nWorkshop fees: £5 per adult\, £3 per child. \n  \nProvisional Timetable \n1.30pm  Registration\n2pm      Rehearsals (with breaks)\n3.45pm  Movement Time\n4pm    Informal performance to family and friends\n4.30pm  End of session \n  \nLead Partners: \n \nOur Supporters:
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-sing/
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190114
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
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SUMMARY:The Big Youth Wind Band Experience
DESCRIPTION:A workshop and performance day open to all young players aged 8 – 21 \nThe Becket School\, Wilford Lane\, West Bridgford\, Nottingham NG2 7QY \nMusical Directors:\nThe National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain Ambassadors\nChris Swann: Principal Clarinettist – Sinfonia Viva\nTutor – Royal Northern College of Music \nJunior Band: grades 2 – 4\nSenior Band: grades 5 – 8+ \nWhat is the Big Youth Music Experience? \nBYME 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. \nWhat happens at the Big Youth Wind Band Experience? \nIn 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. \nNYJO: www.nyjo.org.uk\nChris Swann: www.zephyrwinds.co.uk \nTimetable \nSenior Band\n9.30am – Registration and Tuning\n10am – Rehearsals (with break)\n12.20pm – Lunch (please bring)\n1pm – Performance by NYJO Ambassadors\n1.45pm – Improvisation session\n3.15pm – Rehearsals (with break)\n4.30pm – Informal concert\n5.30pm – End of day \nJunior Band\n12.30pm – Registration and Tuning\n1pm – Performance by NYJO Ambassadors\n1.45pm – Rehearsals (with break)\n3.15pm – Improvisation session\n4.30pm – Informal concert\n5.30pm – End of day \nLead Partners: \n \nOur Supporters: \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/byme-windband/
LOCATION:The Becket School\, Wilford Lane\, West Bridgford\, NG2 7QY
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181120
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
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SUMMARY:Music for Everyone - Job Vacancy
DESCRIPTION:Job Vacancy – Executive Director \n\nNottingham\nCirca £32\,000\nMusic for Everyone\nClick here to download an application pack\n\nWe 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. \nMusic 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. \nThe successful candidate will have \n\nprevious management experience and involvement in strategic planning\nfinancial management experience including preparing budgets and management accounts\nproven ability to fundraise through grant applications and individual donors\nexcellent administration and office management skills\nexperience of managing staff and planning staff capacity to work on multiple projects\nprevious involvement in marketing activity including online promotion\, print production and working with the media\nunderstanding of and commitment to equal opportunities practice\n\nThey will also have \n\nexcellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate staff and volunteers\nstrong written and oral communication skills\n\nTo read the full job and person description\, and for further details on how to apply\, please download the application pack below. \nDeadline for applications: Monday 19th November 12 noon \nClick here to download an application pack \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/vacancy-ed/
LOCATION:Music for Everyone\, 10 Goose Gate\, Hockley\, Nottingham\, NG1 1FF\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180715T140000
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:*DUE TO THE INTEREST IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL\, WE HAVE DECIDED TO BRING THE CONCERT FORWARD TO 2PM* \nEstimated finish time is around 3.30pm. \nMusic 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. \nNottingham Junior Voices\nNottingham Senior Girls Voices\nNottingham Youth Voices\nNottingham Youth Band – Beeston\nNottingham Youth Band – West Bridgford\nEast Midlands Youth Windband\nNottingham Strictly Strings\nEast Midlands Youth String Orchestra \n   \nTo 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. \nAnd to add to that summer feeling\, a bowl of strawberries and cream to be served during the interval. \nTickets: £7 Adults\, £6 Concessions\, £3.50 Children/Students \nTickets will be available on the door.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/summer-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Trent College\, Derby Road\, Long Eaton\, NG10 4AD
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180423
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
CREATED:20151130T112614Z
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SUMMARY:String Orchestra Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Music for Everyone invites players to come and explore the wonderful string orchestra repertoire under the baton of an expert. \nRichard 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. \nThe 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. \nProvisional Timetable: \nSaturday 21 April\, Bluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane\, Nottingham NG8 5GY \n9.30am         Registration opens\n10.00am       Morning Rehearsals\n1.15pm          Meal Break\n2.30pm         Afternoon Rehearsals\n5.15pm          End of session \nSunday 22 April\, St Peter’s Church\, Ruddington NG11 6EL \n1.30pm        Rehearsal\n3.15pm        Break\n4.00pm       Performance \nIf you are interested in being kept up to date about our String Orchestra workshops click here to join our mailing list
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/string-orchestra-workshop/
LOCATION:Bluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane\, Nottingham\, NG8 5GY
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
CREATED:20180116T160744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T133802Z
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SUMMARY:Singing on the Wild Side!
DESCRIPTION:Singing and activities afternoon for children aged 6 – 14 \nMusic 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. \nThe 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! \nAt the end of the afternoon (5pm – 5.30pm)\, parents and friends are invited to come and listen to a ‘camp fire’ performance! \nCandleby 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! \nCost: £10 per child* \nBooking 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.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/singing-on-the-wild-side/
LOCATION:Candleby Lane School\, Candleby Lane\, Cotgrave\, Nottingham\, NG12 3JG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161025T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
CREATED:20160823T124832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T143753Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Friendly Sing
DESCRIPTION:Half Term Singing Day for Primary School Children \nHave you children of primary school age? Wondering what to do with them at half term? Let them come and have a sing! \nMusic 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. \nThe 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) \nTimetable: 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). \nOnline 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.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/the-big-friendly-sing/
LOCATION:John Clifford School\, Nether Street\, Beeston\, NG9 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160716T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
CREATED:20160706T095412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160706T095412Z
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SUMMARY:EMYSO Auditions 2016
DESCRIPTION:The East Midlands Youth String Orchestra is a chamber orchestra 0f 20 – 30 talented players. \nConducted by distinguished violinist and conductor\, Richard Howarth\, the orchestra performs a variety of music from the great string orchestra repertoire. \nRehearsals take place approximately once a month on a Sunday Afternoon (2pm – 5pm) at the Bluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane\, Nottingham. \nInformal 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. \nPlayers should be Associated Board grade 5+ and school years 7+. Auditions will comprise of playing an own choice prepared piece and some sightreading. \nIf 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 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/emyso-auditions-2016/
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160710T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160710T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
CREATED:20160510T100952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160708T142420Z
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SUMMARY:A Summer Garland
DESCRIPTION:The East of England Singers\, Angela Kay conductor \nAn afternoon concert of madrigals\, folksongs\, instrumental and vocal solos with strawberries and cream to enjoy during the interval! \nSunday 10 July\, 3.30pm\nDjanogly Recital Hall\, University of Nottingham\nUniversity Park Campus NG7 2RD \nTickets \nFull £10\, Conc. £9\, Child/Student £5 \nTickets will be available on the door\, subject to availability.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/a-summer-garland/
LOCATION:Djanogly Recital Hall\, Nottingham Lakeside Arts\, University of Nottingham\, University Park\, NG7 2RD
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160626T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
CREATED:20160412T085557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160624T125816Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Festival Chorus\, East of England Singers\, Nottingham Concert Orchestra\n Nottingham Youth Voices\, Girls’ Voices & Boys’ Voices\, East Midlands Youth String Orchestra\, Nottingham Youth Windband\, East Midlands Youth Windband\nFrom 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! \nProgramme to include: \nVaughan Williams Overture: The Wasps\nJohn Rutter Gloria\nAndrew Carter Benedicite\nand items by MfE youth groups \nTickets: \nFull £15\, £13\, £10\, £8; Conc. £14\, £12\, £9\, £7; Child/Student £7.50\, £6.50\, £5\, £4 \nPlease contact the office on 0115 9589312 if you require wheelchair access. \nTickets will be available for sale on the door\, subject to availability.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/summer-celebration/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160627
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
CREATED:20160209T161118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160624T124107Z
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SUMMARY:NFC - A Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Music for Everyone invites you to join with the Nottingham Festival Chorus to sing in their Summer course and concert. \nThe music:\nAndrew 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. \nRutter 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! \nThe Choir:\nThe 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. \nMusic 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. \nProvisional Timetable: \nSaturday 25 June 2016\nBluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane NG8 5GY \n9.30am Registration opens\n10.00am Rehearsals\n1.15pm Meal Break\n2.15pm Rehearsals\n6.00pm End of session \nSunday 26 June 2016\nAlbert Hall NG1 5AA \n11.00am Rehearsal\n1.45pm End of session\n3.30pm Assemble\n4.00pm Performance \nSectional Rehearsals (optional)\nNottingham Trent University NG11 8NS \nTenors and Basses: Wednesday 18 May 7.30 – 9.30pm \nSopranos and Altos: Friday 20 May 7.30 – 9.30pm
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/a-summer-celebration/
LOCATION:Bluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane\, Nottingham\, NG8 5GY
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160611T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T132200
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SUMMARY:Blow the Dust off your Instrument!
DESCRIPTION:String Orchestra\, Swing Band\, Flute Ensemble\, Clarinet Choir\, Wind Band\, Double Reed Ensemble \nDid 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. \nThis 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. \nString Orchestra\nThe 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. \nWind Band\, Flute Choir\, Swing Band\, Clarinet Choir\nAll wind players will play in the wind band during the morning then break into smaller ensembles for part of the afternoon. \nRecorder Ensemble\nA chance to remember back to childhood\, or perhaps more recently! The recorder group will meet during the afternoon session. \nPlease note\nAll instruments except recorders – this course is not suitable for players of a standard below Associated Board Grade 2.\nRecorders – players are expected to be able to read music and play a compass of an octave and a half. \nOutline Timetable \nSaturday 11 June 2016\nAlbert Hall\, North Circus Street\, Nottingham NG1 5AA \n9.40am      Registration opens (NB Recorder registration at 1.30pm)\n10.00am    Morning sessions (to include coffee break)\n12.30pm    Meal Break\n1.30pm      Afternoon sessions (to include coffee break)\n1.30pm      Recorder register (1.45pm rehearsals)\n2.30pm     Afternoon sessions (to include coffee break)\n4.30pm     Break\n4.45pm     Informal concert for friends and family\n5.45pm     End of course \nWheelchair access available.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/blow-the-dust-off-your-instrument-2/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:Reach for the Stars!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nOver 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. \nSingers are divided into three age-groups choirs: \n\nVocals 1 (school years 1 – 2)\nVocals 2 (school years 3 – 4)\nVocals 3 (school years 5 – 7)\n\nCopies 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. \nTimetable\n\n1st Weekend\, Bluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane\, Nottingham NG8 5GY\n\nSaturday 7 May                                                Sunday 8 May \nVocals 1/2               1.45 – 5.15pm                   Vocals 1/2               1.45 – 5.10pm \nVocals 3                   1.45 – 5.15pm                   Vocals 3                  11.00am – 5.oopm \n  \n\n2nd Weekend\, Albert Hall\, Nottingham NG1 5AA – Sunday 15 May\n\nAssemble           All Groups            12.30 – 12.50pm \nRehearsal                                        12.50 – 3.00pm \nConcert                                            3.30 – 5.00pm \n  \nWheelchair Access to all venues.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/reach-for-the-stars/
LOCATION:Bluecoat Academy\, Aspley Lane\, Nottingham\, NG8 5GY
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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SUMMARY:Bandwise! 2016
DESCRIPTION:Youth Windband Weekend\n27/28 February & 6 March 2016 \nCome to Bandwise! 2016\, Music for Everyone’s 15th youth Windband event. \nBandwise! 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. \nWhere is it and When?\nThe 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. \nWho will be there?\nLots 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. \nThe 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. \n\nHow good do I have to be?\nWhether you have been playing for years or have only just reached grade 1\, this is for you! Players are divided into three bands… \nBandwise 1 (Associated Board grades 1-2)\nBandwise 2 (Associated Board grades 3-4)\nBandwise 3 (Associated Board grades 5+) \nNB Percussion players should be able to read music and play the appropriate grade. \nWhat are we playing?\nA wide range programme including:\n \nBandwise 1: Fanfare for Freedom Michael Story\nBandwise 2: John Williams: Movie Adventures arr. Sweeney\nBandwise 3: Pirates of the Caribbean arr. Ricketts \nThere 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. \nHow do we learn the music?\n\n\nBy 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! \nHow much does it cost?\nBandwise 1 – £25.50\nBandwise 2 – £26.50\nBandwise 3 – £27.50 \nWe are offering a 10% discount to all families who have two or more children taking part in the course. \nNB. Numbers in each band are limited so please apply as soon as possible. \n\nDetails of how to book for the concert will be included in your music pack. \nSchedule \n\nFirst Weekend – Emmanuel School\, Gresham Park Road\, West Bridgford NG2 7YF\nSaturday 27 February 2016\nBandwise 1 – 1.30pm – 5.15pm\nBandwise 2 – 1.30pm – 5.15pm\nBandwise 3 – 1.30pm – 5.15pm \nSunday 28 February 2016\nBandwise 1 – 1.30pm – 5.00pm\nBandwise 2 – 11.00am – 5.00pm\nBandwise 3 – 10.00am – 5.00pm \nSecond Weekend – Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, off Derby Road NG1 5AA\nSunday 6 March 2016 \nRehearsals \nBandwise 2 & 3 – 12.30pm – 3.00pm\nBandwise 1 – 1.45pm – 3.00pm \nInformal Concert \nAll groups – 3.30pm – 5.30pm \nHow parents can help\nBy giving some time to help \nWe 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 \nBy becoming a friend of Music for Everyone – More>> \nSpecial discounts for families\nWe 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.  \n\n Sign up online below or click here to download a form
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/bandwise-2016/
LOCATION:Emmanuel School\, Gresham Park Road\, Nottingham\, NG2 7YF
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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