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SUMMARY:What's Next Wind Band
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S NEXT WIND BAND\nA new musical experience for ages 18–35 \n\nWhy This Event?\nWhat’s Next Wind Band is a brand‑new\, fun and social music‑making experience designed exclusively for wind\, brass and percussion players aged 18–35. Whether you’re in musical limbo\, missing your old band days\, wanting to meet new people\, or simply looking for a creative mental‑health boost — this day is for you. \nYou’ll enjoy a day of high‑quality rehearsals with a relaxed performance at the end of the day\, and plenty of opportunities to socialise with other musicians. It’s a chance to reconnect with your instrument\, rediscover your love of ensemble playing\, and build a new musical community. \n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nWind\, brass and percussion players grade 5+* aged 18–35\nThose who played at school or university and want to get back into it\nYoung professionals seeking a creative outlet\nLocal students wanting to meet other musicians and find a musical community for post-graduation\nAnyone looking to build confidence and community through music\n\n*(please contact us if you would like to attend but are unsure if this course is at your level) \n\n\nWhen & Where?\nSaturday 6th June 2026\n10am – arrival\n10:30am – 4:30pm rehearsals\, including morning\, afternoon and lunchbreak\n5pm – informal performance (tickets available here) \nPost performance: a trip to the pub afterwards for anyone who wants to continue the fun! \nVenue: Squire Performing Arts Centre\, Nottingham\, NG1 4JB \n\nThe event will be held in Nottingham city centre\, making it easy to travel from nearby cities such as Derby or Sheffield. \nGetting there:\nBy Car: There is a free car park at the Squire Performing Arts Centre and additional on-street parking on Arboretum Street.\nBy Public Transport: The High School tram stop is the closet stop to the Squire Performing Arts Centre. This is a 7 minute walk away.\nNottingham is easily reachable via trains into Nottingham Station – there is a tram stop at the station which will take you to the High School stop. Both tram routes go between the Station and the High School stop. \nRepertoire\nRepertoire to include Powell’s How to Train Your Dragon\, Hess’ Global Variations\, Movements from Gorb’s Yiddish Dances and more! \nPricing\nThe event costs £30 for the day\, including a pizza lunch. \nThere will be a group discount of 10% at the time of booking for groups of 2 or more players booking together. \nWe don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact anna@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case. \n\n  \n \n  \nWe are grateful for the financial support from the MfE Founder’s Artistic Development Fund to help us run this event (https://www.music-for-everyone.org/founders-fund) \n  \n\n\nFind Us\n \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/whats-next-wind-band/
LOCATION:The Squire Performing Arts Centre\, Arboretum Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Blow the Dust off your Instrument!
DESCRIPTION:Orchestral Playing Day: 9.30am – 5.30pm\nAlbert Hall\, North Circus St\,\nNottingham NG1 5AA \nDid you learn an instrument at school\, only for it to be gathering dust in the attic?  Maybe you have taken up an instrument later in life purely for the joy of playing? \nIf so\, Blow the Dust off Your Instrument June 2026 is for you! \nThis exciting and welcoming playing day led by Alex Robinson (orchestra and string ensemble) and Claire Franklin (wind band)\, is designed to help you rediscover old skills or put newly learned ones into action. You will enjoy making music in a friendly\, relaxed and supportive atmosphere\, alongside fellow players who share your enthusiasm. \nTo help you feel confident and prepared\, parts will be sent out in advance\, giving you plenty of time to get to grips with the music before the day itself. \nDust off your instrument\, rediscover the joy of playing\, and join us for a day of music-making you won’t forget! \n\nRepertoire \nOrchestra \nBizet – Aragonnaise & Toreadors from Carmen Suite No.1 \nRossini – William Tell Finale \nShostakovich – Waltz No. 2from Jazz Suite No.2  \nString Ensemble \nHolst – Brook Green Suite \nHandel – Sarabande \nWind Band \nWhitacre – October \nWatts – The Traitors TV Theme \nCoates – Calling All Workers \n  \nWorkshop Day Timetable  \n9.30 am                Registration  \n10.00 am             Morning rehearsals (to include coffee break) \n12.30 pm             Meal break \n1.30 pm                Afternoon rehearsals (to include tea break) \n4.00 pm                Short break \n4:30 pm                Informal concert for friends and family \n5:30 pm                End of course \n  \nInformal Performance This performance is designed to be part of the workshop experience for participants to enjoy. Friends and family will be welcome to attend. There will be no tickets but voluntary contributions in support of MfE will be much appreciated via a retiring collection. \nWorkshop Day Fee \nThe fee includes all music\, the workshop experience and coffee or tea at the morning and afternoon breaks. \nOrchestra players \nMembers of Music for Everyone      £43 \nNon Members                                  £53 \nBenefit Claimants/Students             £15 \nHow to Enrol \n\nFor any further information\, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 958 9312 (Monday – Friday\, 9am – 5pm) \nSubsidy scheme is available\, please email anne@music-for-everyone.org for further details.
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/workshop-blow-the-dust-off-your-instrument/
LOCATION:Albert Hall\, Nottingham\, N Circus Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:NCM Midsummer Sing
DESCRIPTION:Singing Workshop day \nCome and be part of an amazing choral experience. \n\nSunday 21st June 2026 10am – 5pm \nNTU Clifton \n\nLed by Rachel Parkes \nAccompanied by John Hobbs \n\nBrush up your vocal technique and learn new skills in this inspiring vocal workshop led by Rachel Parkes\, Artistic Director of Music for Everyone and founding member of VOCES8. \nDuring the day we will explore a couple of John Rutter’s joyous Birthday Madrigals\, along with toe-tapping jazz numbers\, seasonal folksongs\, and madrigals. \nWhether you’re an experienced singer or simply enthusiastic about singing\, you’ll explore practical vocal techniques\, build confidence\, and enjoy the energy of singing together in a relaxed\, supportive atmosphere – whilst having plenty of fun along the way. \n\n\nProvisional Timetable  \n\n09:45 – 10:00  Registration \n10:00 – 16:00 Rehearsals including breaks and lunch break \n16:30 – 17:00  Final run-through \nRepertoire \nRepertoire to include Rutter Birthday Madrigals and other summer themed choral arrangements. \n\nCourse Fee \n£22 members and non-members \n£15 students / BC \nHow do I enrol? \nFill in the online form via the button below and pay with a credit or debit card (no card fees). \n\nIf you do not wish to pay via the internet or have any questions\, please telephone 0115 9589312 to book over the phone. \nSubsidy scheme is available\, please email anne@music-for-everyone.org for further details. \n 
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LOCATION:NTU Clifton Campus\, College Drive\, Clifton\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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