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SUMMARY:The Big Youth Music Experience
DESCRIPTION:THE BIG YOUTH MUSIC EXPERIENCE IS HERE!\nEveryone (adult or youth) is welcome to turn up to any of the events\, concerts and workshops to take part! \nFull information can be found at the Albert Hall throughout the weekend.\nMusic for Everyone look forward to seeing you there!\n  \nDownload enrolment forms here: \nThe Big Youth String Experience\nThe Big Youth Wind Band Experience\nThe Big Youth Singing Experience\nThe Big Family Singing Experience \nWHAT IS THE BIG YOUTH MUSIC EXPERIENCE?  \nBYME is an exciting festival of music-making opportunities over the weekend of 13 & 14 July 2019. \nFantastic workshops and performances\, many open to family and friends\, will take place in and around the city centre throughout the weekend. \nSaturday 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! \nSunday 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. \nOn 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. \nWith 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. \n\nFriday 12 July \n7pm – Cathedral Youth Choir Concert – Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo (Ticketed – Click link for more info) \n7.30pm – Villiers Quartet Concert (Nottingham High School) Find out more about the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival here \n\nSaturday workshops (strings\, woodwind\, brass\, percussion and singing): £10 – includes access to all FESTIVAL FRINGE workshops. \nSaturday 13 July \n9.30am – Organ workshop – for pianists and organists grade 5+ Download a form here! \n9.30am – Percussion workshop for experienced players (grade 4+) \n1pm – Workshops: BYME Windband grade 5-8+\, Strings grades 5-8+\, Singers aged 12 upwards. \n5pm – Full BYME orchestra rehearsal for Windband\, Strings and Singers \n7pm – Concert: all BYME Saturday groups Book Tickets and find out more here! \nFESTIVAL FRINGE EVENTS include: Villiers String Quartet Family concert\, Steel Band\, RHYO flashmob\, Nottingham Youth Jazz orchestra \n\nSunday workshops (strings\, woodwind\, brass and percussion): £8\, (Big Family Sing): Adults £6\, Child £4 – includes access to all FESTIVAL FRINGE workshops. \nSunday 14 July \n10.00am – Workshop: BYME Windband grades 2-4\, Strings grade 2-4 \n11.30am – Samba (workshop) \n11.30am – Percussion workshop (no prior experience necessary) \n12.30pm – Samba (workshop) \n12.30pm – Percussion workshop (percussion/kit players grade 2+) \n1.30pm – BYME BIG FAMILY SING \n4.00pm – Informal concert: – BYME Sunday instrument players plus BIG FAMILY SING FREE to attend – find out more here! \nFESTIVAL FRINGE EVENTS include: Capoeira Dancing\, An ‘on the move’ Music Quiz\, Bhangra \nClick on the banners to find out more about individual events: \n      
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/the-big-youth-music-experience/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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SUMMARY:Big Music Experience - Instrumentalists
DESCRIPTION:Scroll down to see opportunities for wind\, brass\, percussion and pianists!\n\nBig String Experience\nSaturday Orchestra: grades 5 – 8+  Sign up here! \nRepertoire to include:\nGrieg Holberg Suite and Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 3\n‘Light of the Seven’ from Game of Thrones \nSunday Orchestra: grades 2 – 4  Sign up here! \nRepertoire to be announced! \nDownload an enrolment form here for the Big Youth String Experience! \n\nMusical Director: Sunday\nChris George – Accomplished violinist and conductor\n\nMusical Director: Sunday\nRowan Cozens – Experienced viola player\, conductor and adjudicator\n\nBig Wind Band Experience\nSaturday Band: grades 5 – 8+ Sign up here! \nRepertoire to include:\nConcertino Weber – featuring clarinet soloist Oliver Lee from the Royal Northern College of Music\nA Huntingdon Celebration Philip Sparke\n‘Light of the Seven’ from Game of Thrones \nSunday Band: grades 2 – 4 Sign up here!\n \nRepertoire to include: Aztlan Victor Lopez \nDownload an enrolment form here for the Big Youth Wind Band Experience! \nMusical Director: Saturday & Sunday\nChris Swann: Principal Clarinettist – Sinfonia Viva\,\nTutor – Royal Northern College of Music\n\nSaturday 13 July: Percussion Workshop\, percussion/Drumkit players grade 4+ Sign up here! \n9.30am: Registration \n9.45-11.45am: An opportunity to perform on the full range of tuned percussion (glockenspiel\, xylophone\, vibraphone and marimba) as well as timpani and drum kit. \nThe workshop will be led by Jackie Kendle and will include improvisation and popular repertoire which we will perform in the 7pm concert. \nParts will be available before the workshop. \nSunday 14 July: Percussion Workshop\, Drumkit players grade 1+ Sign up here! \n12.30pm – 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! \nIf you have any queries please contact MfE – admin@music-for-everyone.org or Jackie Kendle – jackiemkendle@gmail.com \n\nSaturday 13 July: Albert Hall Binns Organ Workshop Sign up here! \nOpen to piano players of grade 5+ \nFrom 9.45am\, Players will be contacted with details of their playing slot. \nCoached 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. \nPlaces for this experience are limited so please apply early. \nDownload an enrolment form here for the Big Youth Albert Hall Organ Experience
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/big-youth-playing-experience/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Big Music Experience - Singers
DESCRIPTION:Big Youth Singing Experience\n\n\nSaturday: singers aged 12 upwards Sign up here! \n1pm – 4pm: Gospel workshop \n5pm – 6pm: Choir rehearsal (joint with orchestra) \nRepertoire to include: Gospel singing and ‘Light of the Seven’ from Game of Thrones \nMusical Director: Freddie Kofi\nAward winning Gospel artist\nAbout 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. \n\nSunday: BIG FAMILY SING – children and young people accompanied by an adult or two Sign up here! \nDownload a form here \n1.30pm – 3.30pm: Singing workshop \nA 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. \nMusical Director: Helen Hayes – Experienced choral animateur and vocalist
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/big-youth-music-experience-singers/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Big Youth Music Experience - Festival Fringe
DESCRIPTION:Festival Fringe at a Glance \n\n\n\nSaturday 13 July\n\nSunday 14 July\n\n\n\n9am – 5pm City Centre\nFLASH MOB Robin Hood Youth Orchestra (Nottm City Music Hub)\nThroughout the day\nFESTIVAL MUSIC TRAIL Look for clues around all the venues and win a prize (£1 per sheet)\n\n\n11am St Peter’S Church\nFAMILY CONCERT Villiers Quartet\n11.30am Albert Hall\nSAMBA DRUMMING 1\n\n\n12 noon Sky Mirror\nPURE STEEL BAND Performance\, Come & Try\n11.30 – 12.30pm Sky Mirror\nBEATFEET BHANGRA\n\n\n12 noon Sky Mirror\nBarbecue opens\n12.30pm Albert Hall\nSAMBA DRUMMING 2\n\n\n4pm – 5pm Sky Mirror\nNYJO\n12 noon Sky Mirror\nBarbecue opens\n\n\n\n\n2.30pm Sky Mirror\nCAPOEIRA NOTTINGHAM\n\n\n\nBack to the Festival Webpage>> \nSaturday 13 July: Robin Hood Youth Orchestra – Flash Mob \n9am – 5pm: Across the City Centre \nThe 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. \nAs 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! \n\nSaturday 13 July: Pure Steel Band \n12 noon – 2.30pm: Sky Mirror \nPure 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. \nThe band was founded in 2002 and currently consists of players from both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire that range in age from 11-21. \nOver 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. \nPure Steel Band will be performing by the Sky Mirror and all are welcome to watch\, listen and then have a go yourselves! \n\nSaturday 13 July: Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra \n4pm – 5pm: Sky Mirror \nNottingham 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. \nNYJO 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. \n\nSunday 14 July: Samba Drumming – Artbeat Projects \n11.30am – 12.30pm: Albert Hall\n12.30pm – 1.30pm: Albert Hall \nLearn to play the carnival sounds of Samba from Brazil! \n\nThe rhythms are intoxicating and guaranteed to get everyone moving and grooving! Think big\, loud and energetic! \nArtbeat 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. \nChildren and their parents/carers are welcome to attend together\, please book now to avoid disappointment – spaces are limited! Book online here \nCost: £3 per person \n\n\nSunday 14 July: Beatfeet Bhangra \n11.30am – 12.30pm: Sky Mirror \nDrumming 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! \nJoin 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. \n\nSunday 14 July: Capoeira Nottingham \n2.30pm – 3.30pm: Sky Mirror \nCapoeira 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’. \nOur 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.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/big-youth-music-experience-festival-fringe/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Big Youth Music Experience - Festival Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 13 July SENIOR GROUPS\nEnjoy a thrilling performance given by all the workshop groups plus our special guests – solo clarinettist Oliver Lee\, RNCM string quartet and organist. \nMarvel 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. \nTickets: £8 (£4 children/students) throughout the hall. Available in advance from MfE and on the door.\nNB If you are participating in the workshops\, you will receive a special code to receive 10% ticket sales! \nTickets can be booked online via ‘Book Tickets’ at the bottom of this page. \n  \nSunday 14 July JUNIOR GROUPS\nA free concert showcasing our junior instrumental groups plus THE BIG FAMILY SING choir. An enjoyable concert for all! \nAnyone is welcome to come along and listen\, but please be aware spaces will be limited. \n  \n \nFestival Fringe\nDon’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. \nVisit the Festival Weekend webpage here>>
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/festival-concerts/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
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