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.

 

 

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.

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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

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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

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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:

      

Listen to our Executive Director, Robin Reece-Crawford talk about The Big Family Singing Experience on Mark Dennison’s show on BBC Radio Nottingham!

28/03/2018 | 07.34 minutes

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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:

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:

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: