Nottingham Chamber Singers

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#MfEMonday – 18th November 2024

18th November 2024 Music for Everyone

What a fantastic concert yesterday at our Big Youth Music Experience! Well done to everyone who took part, there was some fabulous playing. We were joined by special guest, MP Lilian Greenwood who was very impressed. Here are some photos if you missed it!

Yesterday morning Nottingham Chamber Singers and Hucknall Daytime Voices were spreading some festive cheer at the Hucknall Community Christmas Fayre.

It’s not long now until the ‘Stories of Christmas’ afternoon concert in Hucknall on Sunday 8^th December with songs, stories and carols for all to enjoy. Click here for tickets

As it’s getting colder this week, you might be considering staying warm and cosy inside! Always a good excuse to enjoy a movie!!

There has been excitement building about the new film adaptation of ‘Wicked’ the musical which is out this Friday so here are some suggestions for other favourite musicals which have made it onto the big screen:

If it’s got you in the mood for singing some of the hits then our next Musicals singing workshop takes place on Saturday 15^th March and is now open for booking! Click here for more details.

Just a reminder that we are looking for a part time administrator for Tuesday and Thursday mornings! If you know anyone who might be interested please send them this link: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/about-us/vacancies/

Closing date is Friday 29^th November at 12 noon.

Have a great week!

Your friends at MfE

18/11/2024

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#MfEMonday – 28th October 2024

4th November 2024 Music for Everyone

Hello!

We are looking forward to welcoming back all our regular groups this week after a short break 🙂

There is lots to look forward to in the coming weeks including Christmas Concerts a-plenty!

7^th December, Youth groups @ Kingswood Methodist Church, Wollaton – Countdown to Christmas

8^th December, Nottingham Chamber Singers @ St Mary’s Church, Hucknall – Stories of Christmas

15^th December, Nottingham Community Voices @ Albert Hall, Nottingham – Christmas is Coming!

To join in the music making please visit our website or call our friendly office team for more details on 0115 958 9312.

You can sign up for the next Nottingham Festival Chorus course and concert here: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/nfc-singing-course-concert/

Classical music has proved time and time again to be the perfect for calming anxious pets. With Bonfire Night tomorrow, classic FM have dedicated shows focused on calming music for pets, hosted by Dan Walker at 5pm on Tuesday 5 November.

Here you can also find recommendations of calming pieces to soothe nervous pets Calm music for pets: 10 soothing classical pieces – Classic FM

Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra is performing “A Winter Celebration” in church at 3:30 pm on Saturday 30 November 2024. The orchestra will present a programme for all ages, which includes the music of Prince Igor, Take the A Train, Home Alone and Frozen, amongst many other favourites. There will also be few festive favourites sneaking in ahead of Advent Sunday! Admission prices are pay what you wish: Ticket A £15.00, Ticket B £10.00, Ticket C £5.00 – choose which ticket you want. Seating is unreserved. More information, including how to get tickets is available here: https://nsw.org.uk/nswo_concerts/a-winter-celebration/

Have a great week!

Your friends at MfE

04/11/2024

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#MfEMonday – 14th October 2024

14th October 2024 Music for Everyone

The Nottingham Chamber Singers launched their 40^th Anniversary Season in style on Saturday evening with a stunning performance at St John’s Church, Carrington.

Rachel Parkes skilfully guided the choir through a sublime programme including the Brahms’ Requiem accompanied brilliantly by piano duo, Angela Foan and John Hobbs.

We were also joined by two exceptional soloists, Will Burn and Alison Rose. Thanks to all those who came to listen, we can’t wait for the next performance!

BOOKING NOW OPEN!

Blow the Dust off your Instrument – Workshop day

Saturday 11^th January

Did you learn to play an instrument at school but haven’t got it out of the case for a long while? Have you taken up playing an instrument in adult life just for fun? Do you like playing orchestral music?

If the answer is YES to any of these questions then come to Blow the Dust off your Instrument January 2025. Click the link below for more information:

Nottingham Festival Chorus – Mozart C minor Mass

Rehearsal weekend: Saturday 25th/Sunday 26^th January

Concert: Saturday 1^st February

Come and sing Mozart’s greatest musical present to his wife, the C Minor Mass, a beautiful solemn mass which featured solos just for her, as well as an assortment of music inspired by love from composers Weir, Durufle, Tallis and Ferrario. Click the link below for more information:

NFC Singing Course & Concert January 2025 (music-for-everyone.org)

There have been a lot of reasons to look to the skies recently what with the spectacular sightings of the Northern Lights, Comet of the century and the mind-blowing SpaceX catching a starship booster!

Here are some sky themed classical pieces to enjoy whilst gazing upwards:

Ēriks Ešenvalds – Northern Lights – https://youtu.be/rXKJCdGMUas?si=sofm3bX53z2oYv8F

Ēriks Ešenvalds – Stars – https://youtu.be/ngqbf6mNpuE?si=uK7EU5utKb9RxQte

Ola Gjelo: Northern Lights – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg-TGaNKqhk

Uuno Klami: Aurora Borealis – https://youtu.be/ZqgsAExhVvM?si=AMcI9F05WA7umrEa

There’s a chance to see the incredible female a capella group Papagena at Southwell Minster this evening – they will be performing underneath the giant ‘Moon’ installation. Those of you who were lucky enough to see them at our Summer School a couple of years ago will know how amazing they are! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/papagena-moonset-tickets-932429149687?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you can’t make this evening it’s still possible to visit the Minster while the Moon installation is on display from 11-22 October. https://www.southwellminster.org/events/event/moon/

Have a great week!

Your friends at MfE

14/10/2024

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#MfEMonday – 23rd September 2024

23rd September 2024 Music for Everyone

On Saturday, shoppers in Arnold and Sherwood were serenaded by our very own Nottingham Chamber Singers! The chamber choir are celebrating their 40th anniversary this season and have organised a series of ‘pop-up concerts’ to raise the profile of the choir and the music making opportunities that MfE offers.

Their first concert will include the well-loved Brahms Requiem on Saturday 12th October, 7.30pm at St John’s Church in Carrington – Click the link for more information and to book tickets: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-concert/

Don’t forget, you can sign up to the NCS Loyalty Discount Ticket scheme: Click here

It was wonderful to welcome back our Daytime Voices and Open Voices singers last week. This week sees the return of our Daytime Orchestras so please spread the word if you know anyone who might be interested. Tuesdays in Loughborough and Thursdays in Sherwood, Nottingham from 10am-12noon: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/whats-on/adult-music/daytime-orchestra/

We are very pleased to announce that our Open Voices groups received over £1000 in funding from regulars attending the Warthog live music events in Lowdham and Gunthorpe. Click here to read more: https://westbridgfordwire.com/music-for-everyone-receives-vital-cash-boost/

Lots you will already know that there are lots of baking fanatics in the MfE team so we are very excited that the new series of the Bake Off starts this week!

A big shout out to Greg White, one of our Sherwood Daytime Voices members, who has started a tradition of bringing along his chocolate squares to the first rehearsal of each term. These have proved very popular in the refreshment break 🙂 Word has spread and the group numbers are rising!

All our Daytime Voices groups have some brilliant bakers within their ranks who put on an impressive bake sale at the end of each term to raise funds for our Open Voices programme.

Last year they raised a whopping £2035 over the year!! Thank you so much to all the bakers and everyone who contributed.

Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra present Tosca by Puccini one of the world’s most loved operas. Conducted by Mark Heron in the Albert Hall, Nottingham on Sunday 13th October at 3.00pm. Tickets £20 and £16 for adults, Students and Children £5 for any seat, are available from ticketsource.co.uk/npo Tel: 0333 666 3366 and on the door. Seating is unreserved. Refreshments are available.

Have a great week!

Your friends at MfE

23/09/2024

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#MfEMonday – 16th September 2024

16th September 2024 Music for Everyone

Last Monday, MfE supporters and volunteers gathered at the Djanogly Recital Hall, University of Nottingham for a wonderful evening of entertainment. The event was our way of saying a heartfelt “thank you” to all who have dedicated their time and energy to supporting MfE over the past year.

The evening featured a captivating recital of works by Kreisler, performed by Tamaki Higashi, conductor of our East Midlands Youth String Orchestra (EMYSO), alongside a delightful performance by a quartet of our talented young string players. MfE volunteer Karen Neil delivered an inspiring talk on the profound benefits of the arts, particularly music, on mental health and well-being. Drawing on her experience with national research in this area, Karen spoke passionately about the positive impact she has witnessed through her involvement in Music for Everyone’s youth programme. Additionally, Mary Stokes, in conversation with John Hess, reflected on her experience as a volunteer and how much it has meant to her to be part of the organisation.

Our Supporters’ Scheme generates vital funds that ensure MfE’s continued success. Supporters not only help to secure MfE’s future but also enjoy a range of exclusive benefits throughout the year. If you are interested in becoming a supporter or exploring volunteering opportunities, please visit the “Support Us” page on our website to learn more.

Thank you once again to all who attended and continue to support MfE – we couldn’t do it without you!

MfE Roll of Honour

At the Supporters’ Event, we were pleased to announce the new MfE Roll of Honour, created to recognise individuals who have made exceptional contributions to our organisation. To learn more and see the full list of honourees, please visit the Roll of Honour page on our website.

Nottingham Chamber Singers – Loyalty Discount Ticket Scheme

Many of you might know that our chamber choir, the Nottingham Chamber Singers, are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this coming season. To say ‘thank you’ to everyone who has supported them over many years, they are running a special Loyalty Discount Ticket scheme. To find out how you can purchase these special tickets please click here

Last Saturday, over 40 recorder players gathered at Nottingham Trent University for our Recorder Consort Day lead by expert tutor, Chris McDouall. Attendees enjoyed the chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new people with shared interests, and enjoy the opportunity to play beautiful and fun music together. The engaging full sessions with Chris, paired with the advanced small-group ensembles, provided both challenge and enjoyment. The day concluded with a delightful informal ‘sharing’ concert – the perfect finale to a memorable event!

With the success of the recorder day, this makes us think of viral video by musician Miguel Lawrence, whose videos feature him playing incredibly impressive recorder covers of classical favourites in his car. See the videos here.

Attached are details of a remembrance concert by the Cranmer Company of Singers and Chamber Orchestra at Bottesford Parish Church on 09 November. The concert is raising funds for the Royal British Legion and will feature soprano soloist and MfE music leader, Sarah Trevers

Have a great week!

Your friends at MfE

16/09/2024

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#MfEMonday – 2nd September 2024

2nd September 2024 Music for Everyone

We are excited to welcome you back to our regular groups in the coming weeks! Here are the start dates for all groups:

Wednesday, 4 September: Nottingham Chamber Singers
Thursday, 12 September: Nottingham Youth Band
Sunday, 15 September: Flute Choir and Big Band
Week of 16 September: Daytime Voices, Lunchtime Voices, and Open Voices
Week of 23 September: Daytime Orchestras
Sunday, 29 September: East Midlands Youth String Orchestra, East Midlands Youth Band and Strictly Strings

For more information on dates, venues, and prices, click here. To register online, please click here.

Note: Music for Everyone offers a subsidised scheme for all groups and courses. This scheme is available to anyone who needs it and is considered on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact our office at admin@music-for-everyone.org or call 0115 958 9312.

King Charles has appointed composer Errollyn Wallen as the new ‘Master of the King’s Music.’ Born in Belize, Wallen moved to the UK at the age of two. She is a celebrated composer, pianist, and singer-songwriter who studied music and composition at Goldsmiths, King’s College London, and King’s College Cambridge. Her work includes 22 operas and a range of compositions including orchestral, vocal and chamber music. Errolyn joins an illustrious list of musicians to hold the position of Master of the King’s Music dating back over 400 years to the Baroque period and the court of Charles I. During this era, similar positions were held by renowned musicians across Europe, including Lully and Rameau in the French court, and Handel, who was appointed ‘Composer of Musick to the Chapel Royal’ in 1713.

The Nottingham Festival Chorus will perform works by these composers at their concert, In the King’s Company, on Sunday 06 October! It is still possible to join the NFC for the workshop and concert.

Please click here for more details. Tickets for the concert are also available here.

Who knows, perhaps in 400 years, the Nottingham Festival Chorus will be performing a historical concert of Errollyn Wallen’s music!

Charnwood Voices are looking for new members! Why not join them for their first rehearsal on 4 September at Belton Village Hall and experience what they have to offer? See the attached flyer for more details.
Lyrical SoNGbirds are looking for a new Musical Director. If you or someone you know is interested, please see the attached flyer for more details.
Contemporary Music for All (CoMA): Registration is now open for the CoMA weekend in Yorkshire on 26-27 October. Don’t miss this inspiring and lively event in the heart of historic York. With activities ranging from an Open to All Orchestra to workshops on contemporary voice and open score composition, there’s something for everyone. Click here for all the details. To learn more about CoMA music, ensembles, and events, visit www.coma.org.

Have a great week!

Your friends at MfE

02/09/2024

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#MfEMonday – 19th August 2024

19th August 202419th August 2024 Music for Everyone

Preparations are well underway for the new season at MfE! We’ve told you all about the upcoming courses and workshops for the Autumn term, here is a bit more information about the beginning of our concert series in October.

The NOTTINGHAM FESTIVAL CHORUS are performing an afternoon concert on Sunday 6^th October at St John’s Beeston Parish Church.

In the King’s Company features scrumptious choruses from Handel’s Acis and Galatea and Rameau’s Castor et Pollux. You’ll get a thorough dose of royal pomp and majesty with more music from Lully and Purcell, tickets are online now! https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/in-the-kings-company/

NOTTINGHAM CHAMBER SINGERS launch their 40^th anniversary season on Saturday 12^th October at St John’s Church, Carrington with a programme titled Come, Comfort of the World: Songs of Hope and Consolation.

A concert bringing the vitality and expressive detailing of a chamber choir performance to the presentation of works of hope and consolation, with Bach’s intimate Komm, Jesu, Komm and Reger’s beautiful motet The Hermit and Brahms’ well-loved Requiem, an evening not to be missed! Tickets online here: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-concert/

NCS have an exciting programme of events planned for this coming season to celebrate their 40^th anniversary, see brochure for full details.

ATTENTION HISTORY BUFFS!!!

We’re pleased to attach details of a research project event at Worksop Priory later this month, entitled ‘Medieval Worship and the Cult of St Cuthbert at Worksop: A Discovery Day and Night Liturgy’.

Highlights include:

An early morning, candlelit Matins service for St Cuthbert, as it might have been known at Worksop some 700 years ago
A rare performance of what is arguably the oldest surviving English music: a set of chants in honour of St Cuthbert, composed around 930 AD for King Athelstan
Family activities inspired by the local illuminated manuscript treasure, the Tickhill Psalter, once used in connection with Worksop’s daily offices and now held in New York
History talks on medieval Office liturgy, the cult of St Cuthbert, and the historical value of attempting an enactment of this sort

Events run over the weekend of 31 August and 1 September 2024. All are most welcome to attend at any point. We are particularly keen to encourage participation in Sunday’s dawn liturgy and its rehearsal, which is open to all, regardless of experience.

The full schedule is as follows:

Saturday 31 August

10am Tea and Coffee (Church)

10.30am– Family activities (Church)

11am History talks (Gatehouse*) *no step-free access

The Office in Medieval Parish Churches – Paul Barnwell (University of Oxford)
Cuthbert, Durham, Worksop – Charlie Rozier (University of East Anglia)

12.30pm Lunch (Church)

1.30pm Introduction to act of worship (Church)

Cuthbert and the Night: Bringing a Forgotten History to Life – Henry Parkes (University of Nottingham)

2pm–5pm Open rehearsal of night liturgy (Church)

Sunday 1 September

5am Night Liturgy for the Translation of St Cuthbert

followed by a parish breakfast

A limited amount of free parking is available in front of the church, and there is public car park very close by on Priorswell Road.

Send your questions to worksop.discovery.day@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

American musician Clejan shares his string-based adventures as The Trap Violinist on social media. During a recent performance by the side of a lake, he was met with a new, unexpected audience: an octet of music-loving turtles. See the video here: Violinist summons turtles from water with his virtuosic playing – Classic FM

Have a great week!

Your friends at MfE

19/08/2024

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#MfEMonday – 3rd June 2024

3rd June 2024 Music for Everyone

We’re treating you to not one, but TWO MfE events this weekend!

Saturday 8^th June, 7.30pm at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bunny – Nottingham Chamber Singers ‘A Choral Garland’ concert

Join the chamber choir for their next concert. The music is perfect for a summer evening, all flowers and birdsong! The programme ranges from colourful folk-song arrangements to lovely part songs by English composers including John Rutter, Sir Edward Elgar, Cecilia McDowall and Gustav Holst, plus foot-tapping ’standards’ such as Blue Skies and Let’s do It – a concert guaranteed to entertain and raise the spirits!

The historic church of St Mary the Virgin dates from the 14th century and can be found in the old part of the village of Bunny, on the right hand side of the A60 as you travel from Nottingham towards Loughborough. There is plenty of parking on surrounding streets or in the local primary school car park.

Complimentary ‘summery’ refreshments will be served to you by members of the choir during the interval.

Tickets (full £12, concession £11, child/student £5) can be purchased from the MfE office 0115 958 9312 or just reply to this email saying how many tickets you would like and they will be available for you to pick up and pay for on the door. Buy tickets in advance here: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-june-concert/

Sunday 9^th June – Family Festival Day

Workshops, performances, cake, stalls and games – it’s all happening!

Join us at Middle Street Resource Centre in Beeston from 1pm – 5.30pm this coming Sunday for lots of musical activity, whether you’re joining a workshop (sign up here: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/family-festival/) or would like to come and enjoy all the performances, we hope to see you there.

Blow the Dust alert! Places are filling up fast for the next course on Saturday 15^th June and we’re nearly at capacity, book your place now to avoid disappointment: https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/blow-the-dust-off-your-instrument-jan/

FUN FACT for Blow the Dusters… Did you know the orchestra that recorded Elmer Bernstein’s rousing and Oscar-nominated score for the Magnificent Seven (which the wind band will be tackling with Josh on the 15^th) featured a young piano player who would later become a legendary soundtrack composer himself: John Williams!

The MfE Wordsearch! With 20 of our favourite words/phrases relating to MfE, see how fast you can find them all

Have a great week!

Your friends at MfE

03/06/2024

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#MfEMonday – 18th March 2024

18th March 2024 Music for Everyone

Our talented youth instrumentalists put on an amazing performance in their concert yesterday. We were also delighted to be joined by the Round Hill School Orchestra who joined MfE’s two youth bands to perform ‘Shorewood Overture’ by Michael Sweeney – a piece especially designed for 3 groups of different ability levels which fits like a jigsaw puzzle when played together. All three groups have been rehearsing separately this term and only came together for the first time on the day, creating a mass band of 60 players! A huge well done to the Strictly Strings, East Midlands Youth String Orchestra, Nottingham and East Midlands Youth Bands for a wonderful concert of musical variety and talent!

Congratulations to Nottingham Chamber Singers for a gravity defying performance on Saturday night at St Mary’s Church, Clifton. The choir performed a beautiful programme of music old and new on the theme of Angels, dreams and flying machines, much of it unknown to many of the audience and before they started rehearsals this term, most of the choir!

Birds soared, angels danced and even the family of bats in the belfry at the church came out for the show! A gorgeous night for all.

Tickets are still available for our West End to Broadway concert this Saturday at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy. Tickets are only £8 and include a pre-concert drink. Come along and hear our wonderful massed choir along with the joyful sound of our Open Voices groups. Be entertained by the charismatic Simon Theobald and MfE’s wonderful Rachel Parkes as they perform highlights from some of the best-loved Broadway shows. Tickets are available here, on the door or by phoning the office on 0115 958 9312.

Just a reminder to MfE members that the Annual General Meeting of Music for Everyone will take place this Wednesday at 7.15pm at St Luke’s Church, West Bridgford, NG2 6GL. We need to know today if you are planning on attending so please RSVP to admin@music-for-everyone.org

I don’t know what Daytime Voices have been putting in their cakes this term (gold?!) but they have managed to raise an astounding total of £760.96 from their end-of-term bake sales. All of this money will go to support our Open Voices groups. Thank you Daytime Voices!

All this talk of cake has put us in a baking mood. Click here for some of the best pieces of music inspired by the art of baking!

Our Daytime Orchestras perform their end-of-term concerts this week: Daytime Orchestra Loughborough on Tuesday 19 March at All Saints Parish Church, Steeple Row, Loughborough LE11 1UX, and Daytime Orchestra Nottingham on Thursday 21 March at St Martins Church, Trevose Gardens, Sherwood NG5 3FU. Come along at 11:00am and have a cup of tea or coffee with the players before being treated to a varied programme of Beethoven, Bernstein, Mendelssohn, John Barry and more. Both concerts are free, so please do come along and support our wonderful adult instrumentalists.

Have a great week!

Your friends at MfE.

18/03/2024

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