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SUMMARY:BYME - Bandwise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come to BANDWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Saturday 18th April 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 26th April – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \n \nBANDWISE is a fun\, creative workshop day & concert for all young woodwind\, brass and percussion players of grade 2 standard and above aged 8 – 21. (For string players – check out STRINGWISE!) \nRehearsals are led by experienced conductors and a team of specialist tutors will help you build new skills and work on the music during the workshop day. The following weekend you will perform at Nottingham’s iconic Albert Hall in the Big Youth Music Experience concert — with family and friends cheering you on! \nThere will be two bands: \n\nBandwise 1: grade 2-4\nBandwise 2: grade 5+\n\nA music pack  (including rehearsal tracks which are accessible via digital download) will be sent out about 4 weeks before the course\, helping you learn the pieces before continuing in the rehearsals at the workshop day. \n\nTimetable \nSaturday 18 April 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nBandwise 2: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nBandwise 1: 12.45pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 26 April 2026 – Concert Day\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nBandwise 2: 11.15am – 3.00pm\nBandwise 1: 12.15pm – 3.00pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \nNB Children will be supervised in between the rehearsal and concert. \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Bandwise 2026 are:\nBandwise 1 – £22\nBandwise 2 – £26 \nSign-up below! \nPlease note if you have children registering  for both Bandwise & Stringwise you can sign them up for both courses using the form below. A 10% discount for all siblings will also be applied. Please enter the code: 10BYME26 \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  \nHow many players are signing up?First Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children.  Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites.  No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children.  Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites.  No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children.  Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites.  No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaCan you help?YesNoIf you would like to join the volunteers team for BYME\, please select yes and complete your detailsNameI would like to help as a:Please selectPlayer helperNon-playing helperWhat instrument(s) do you play?Have you been to an MfE event before?SelectYesNoHow you found out about this eventSelectBeen to an MfE event beforeLeaflet/FlyerMusic teacher/schoolWord of mouthSearch engineSocial mediaOtherEmail Address *Street Address *TownCity *Postal Code *10% off for 2 or more players from the same familyDiscount appliedAmount to Pay£Send Message
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LOCATION:South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent\, Notts\, NG12 2FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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SUMMARY:BYME - Stringwise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come to STRINGWISE 2026! \nWorkshop: Sunday 19th April 2026 – South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nConcert: Sunday 26th April – Albert Hall\, Nottingham \n \nSTRINGWISE is a fun\, creative workshop day & concert for young string players (violin\, viola\, cello\, double bass) Grade 0–5+ aged 8 – 21. (For wind\, brass and percussion players – check out BANDWISE!) \nRehearsals are led by experienced conductors and a team of specialist tutors will help you build new skills and work on the music during the workshop day. The following weekend you will perform at Nottingham’s iconic Albert Hall in the Big Youth Music Experience concert — with family and friends cheering you on! \nThere will be three groups \n\nStringwise 1 (grade 0 – 1)\nStringwise 2 (grade 2 – 4)\nStringwise 3 (grade 5+)\n\nA music pack  (including rehearsal tracks which are accessible via digital download) will be sent out about 4 weeks before the course\, helping you learn the pieces before continuing in the rehearsals at the workshop day. \n\nTimetable \nSunday 19 April 2026 – Workshop Day\nSouth Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent \nStringwise 3: 10.15am – 5.30pm\nStringwise 2: 12.45pm – 5.30pm\nStringwise 1: 1.00pm – 5.30pm \nSunday 26 April – Concert Day\nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham \nStringwise 3: 11.15am – 3.00pm\nStringwise 1 & 2: 12.30pm – 3.00pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \nNB Children will be supervised in between the rehearsal and concert. \n\nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fees for Stringwise 2026 are:\nStringwise 1&2 – £22\nStringwise 3 – £26 \nSign-up below! \nPlease note if you have children registering  for both Stringwise & Bandwise you can sign them up for both courses using the form below. A 10% discount for all siblings will also be applied. Please enter the code: 10BYME26 \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. \nHow many players are signing up?First Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children.  Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites.  No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children.  Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites.  No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Which instrument do you play? *Please selectFluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet/CornetFrench HornTenor/Eb HornTromboneEuphonium/BaritoneTubaTuned PercussionUntuned PercussionDrumkitViolinViolaCelloDouble BassWhat Associated Board grade/level of ability do you consider yourself to be? *Which group are you joining? *Please selectStringwise 1 (grade 0 - 1)Stringwise 2 (grade 2 - 4)Stringwise 3 (grade 5+)Which group are you joining? *Please selectBandwise 1 (grade 2 - 4)Bandwise 2 (grade 5+)Which instrumental teacher do you go to? *What school do you attend? *Date of Birth *Day *Month *Year *Emergency Contact number for the workshop day *Please provide a phone number to reach parents/carers on in the case of an emergencyEmergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number\, I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of?If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children.  Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites.  No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaCan you help?YesNoIf you would like to join the volunteers team for BYME\, please select yes and complete your detailsNameI would like to help as a:Please selectPlayer helperNon-playing helperWhat instrument(s) do you play?Have you been to an MfE event before?SelectYesNoHow you found out about this eventSelectBeen to an MfE event beforeLeaflet/FlyerMusic teacher/schoolWord of mouthSearch engineSocial mediaOtherEmail Address *Street Address *TownCity *Postal Code *10% off for 2 or more players from the same familyDiscount appliedAmount to Pay£Send Message
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LOCATION:South Nottinghamshire Academy\, Radcliffe on Trent\, Notts\, NG12 2FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Music
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SUMMARY:NCS Concert - Cathedrals of Sound
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 25th April 2026\, 7.30pm\, St John the Baptist Church (Beeston Parish Church)\, NG9 1EJ \nNottingham Chamber Singers and Wind Ensemble \nConductor: Angela Kay \nProgramme to include: \nBruckner – Mass No.2 in E minor \nGórecki – Totus tuus \nVaughan Williams – Let all the world in every corner sing \nThe programme uses the spaces of the church to enfold the audience in music composed for special buildings and occasions. Bruckner’s sonorous Mass in E Minor\, scored for eight-part choir and wind ensemble\, takes us to the ‘new’ cathedral in Linz\, Austria\, while other composers convey us through England\, France and Poland to Italy – from Durham Cathedral to St Mark’s in Venice\, via Warsaw’s Chopin Airport! \nTickets \nTickets are available to book online via the button below or you can book over the phone by calling our Box Office on 0115 9589312. We are happy to reserve your tickets whilst awaiting the arrival of your cheque\, or you can pay when you collect at the venue. \nFull £15\, Concession £14\, Child/Student £5
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-cathedrals-of-sound/
LOCATION:St  Johns\, Beeston Parish Church\, Middle Street\, Beeston\, NG9 1GA
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Vocals: Heroes and Villains!
DESCRIPTION:Singing workshop on Saturday 9th May: Nottingham Trent University\, Clifton Campus\, NG11 8NS \nConcert on Sunday 10th May: Albert Hall\, Nottingham  \n\nA vocal celebration of heroes\, villains\, and big\, brave singing! \nGrab your cape\, practise your hero pose\, or try out your cheekiest villain grin – it’s time to sing! We can’t wait to learn\, laugh\, and have fun together in this action‑packed vocals adventure with songs from Hercules\, K-Pop Demon Hunters and more. \n  \n\nSingers will be divided into three age-group choirs: \n• Vocals 1 (school yrs 1-2)\n• Vocals 2 (school yrs 3-4)\n• Vocals 3 (school yrs 5-8) \nA music pack with rehearsal tracks will be sent about 4 weeks before the course\, giving everyone the chance to learn the songs before the singing weekend and concert in Nottingham’s famous Albert Hall. \n  \nTimetable:\nSaturday 9th May – Workshop Day \nNottingham Trent University\, Clifton Campus\, NG11 8NS\nWorkshops: 10.30am – 4.30pm \nSunday 10th May  – Concert \nAlbert Hall\, Nottingham\, NG1 5AA\nRehearsal: 11.30am – 2.45pm\nConcert: 3.30pm – 5.30pm \n  \nHow much does it cost?\nThe enrolment fee for Vocals 2025 is £30. (Less 10% discount if two or more children from the same family are enrolling for this course). \nBooking is now open online via the form below. For more information\, please email anna@music-for-everyone.org \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. \nIf you have any issues with PayPal or card payments\, please call the office on 0115 9589312 and we can take your booking over the phone or offer alternative payment methods. \n\n\nHow many children are signing up? *Please select an option123First *Surname *Date of Birth *Which school year will you be in at the time of the course? *Select yearYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Please give the name of anyone you would like to sit next toWhich school do you go to? *Emergency contact number for 09 & 10 May *Emergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of? *If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children.  Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites.  No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Date of Birth *Which school year will you be in at the time of the course? *Select yearYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Please give the name of anyone you would like to sit next toWhich school do you go to? *Emergency contact number for 09 & 10 May *Emergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of? *If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children.  Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites.  No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaFirst Name *Surname *Date of Birth *Which school year will you be in at the time of the course? *Select yearYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Please give the name of anyone you would like to sit next toWhich school do you go to? *Emergency contact number for 09 & 10 May *Emergency Treatment *YesNoIf I cannot be reached on the above telephone number I give permission for authorised members of MfE to seek emergency treatment for my childDoes your child have any medical conditions or additional needs that we should be aware of? *If no\, please enter n/aPhoto Permission *Yes\, I give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photographs/media taken by MfENo\, I do not give permission for my child(ren) to appear in photograpths/media taken by MfEMusic for Everyone complies with the current Data Protection Act and always requests parents’/carers’ permission before taking images of their children.  Any group photographs or individual images taken by Music for Everyone are only used on our publicity materials and on the Music for Everyone website/social media sites.  No child is ever named in these photographs and they are used solely by Music for Everyone. By agreeing to photo permission\, you understand photos/media may be used on MfE channels such as the website or social mediaHave you been to a VOCALS event before? *SelectYesNoHow did you find out about this event? *SelectBeen to an MfE event beforeLeaflet/FlyerMusic teacher/schoolWord of mouthSearch engineSocial mediaOtherWe would welcome adult volunteers to join the support team for Vocals! If you would be willing to be part of this team please indicate hereYes - I would like to join the support teamName of volunteerEmail Address *Street Address *2nd line of addressCity *Postcode *Amount to PaySend Message\nSupported by:
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LOCATION:NTU Clifton Campus\, College Drive\, Clifton\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Youth Music
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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 
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncmjune/
LOCATION:NTU Clifton Campus\, College Drive\, Clifton\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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SUMMARY:NCS Concert for a Summer's Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 12th July 2026\n3.30pm-5.30pm \nGrange Hall\, Radcliffe. \nNottingham Chamber Singers’ present a Concert for a Summer’s Afternoon. \nThe Performers \nNottingham Chamber Singers\nNottingham Classical Players \nAngela Kay\, Rachel Parkes\, conductors \nThe Music \nMusic for a Summer’s Afternoon \nA family-friendly and light-hearted afternoon concert featuring folk\, jazz and pop\, plus a special performance of John Rutter’s Birthday Madrigals to celebrate his 80th Birthday. \nBook Here:\nTickets are available to book online via the button below or you can book over the phone by calling our Box Office on 0115 9589312. We are happy to reserve your tickets whilst awaiting the arrival of your cheque\, or you can pay when you collect at the venue. \nFull £13\, Concession £12\, Child/Student £5 \n \nLINK
URL:https://www.music-for-everyone.org/event/ncs-summer/
LOCATION:Grange Hall\, Vicarage Lane\, Radcliffe on Trent\, NG12 2FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Course: Summer School 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nWelcome to MfE’s eleventh annual Summer School.  Prepare to be enchanted and beguiled as we explore the realm of folklore\, fairytale and fantasy!  The choir will journey through the underworld\, battle storms and tempests\, and encounter witches and ghouls with a programme drawing on popular folk tales and mystical stories by composers including Mozart\, Purcell\, Stanford and Humperdinck. \nThe orchestra will march to the scaffold with movements from Berlioz’s epic ‘Symphonie Fantastique’\, whilst the string orchestra will swoon and delight with movements from Tchaikovsky’s ‘Serenade‘.  Our saxophone ensemble will be busy getting ‘Bewitched\, Bothered and Bewildered’\, and our wind band will soar skywards with unicorns\, dragons\, and our very own conductor’s composition ‘Phoenix Flight’. \nIt doesn’t stop there… Music for Everyone has a long reputation of providing top-quality guest performances throughout the course from both established and emerging musicians\, and this year is no exception.  We will be welcoming violinist Emma Crossley\, and Nottinghamshire-born baritone soloist Marcus Farnsworth\, to perform in our lunchtime recitals – and once the concerts are over\, you’ll be able to get top tips and tricks from these great artists in specially organised workshops just for you! \nWe also celebrate the return of our three guest conductors\, Hilary Campbell (choir)\, Keiron Anderson (wind band and saxophone ensemble)\, and Alex Robinson (orchestra and string orchestra) and\, of course\, the wonderful Richard Cox returns as Summer School accompanist. \n\n\nThe Music:\n(more to come…) \n\n\nFor Singers: \n\n  \n\nTo include music by Mozart\, Purcell\, Stanford and Humperdinck \n\n  \n  \n For Orchestra:  \nHector Berlioz – March to the Scaffold from Symphonie Fantastique. \nOther works to be announced \n  \n  \n  \n \nFor Wind Band:  \nKeiron Anderson – Phoenix Flight \nErnest Tomlinson – English Folk Dances \nRossano Galante – Cry of the Last Unicorn \n  \nFor Saxophone Ensemble:  \nKeiron Anderson – Bewitched\, Bothered and Bewildered \nOther works to be announced \n  \n  \nFor String Orchestra:  \nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Extracts from Serenade for Strings \nOther works to be announced \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nThe Details:\nA Summer School pack with all your music will be sent out to you approximately four weeks in advance. \nEach day will start at 10am (registration from 9.30am) and finish at approximately 5.30pm with Showcase Concerts for the singers and instrumentalists early on Wednesday evening. \n“It was great fun. A varied and fascinating mix of music. Tutors were excellent.” \nBe part of the social buzz. There is plenty of time to chat to tutors\, browse the stands and enjoy the school grounds. \nThere will be coffee and pastries to welcome you on the first day and a farewell buffet on the final evening. \n\n\nThe Venue:\n\nTrent College \n  \nWe will be back at the beautiful Trent College in Long Eaton\, where expert-led rehearsals will be interspersed with inspiring recitals from acclaimed musicians. \n  \n\n  \n  \n\nHow to Enrol \nThe Summer School fee: £160 for MfE Members\, £190 for non-members\, £85 for Students\, covers all music\, tuition\, refreshments at breaks\, and drinks and buffet after the showcase concert. In order to provide the best quality experience for all participants\, some instrument numbers will be capped. Please book early to avoid disappointment. \nInstrumentalists: minimum of grade 4 is suggested.\nClarinet places are now full\, please contact anne@music-for-everyone.org if you would like to be put on a waiting list. \nSingers: ability to read music is expected. \n  \n  \n\nConductors:\n\nAlex Robinson\nOrchestra & Strings conductor \nAlex Robinson is an experienced conductor and harpsichordist with a first-class Music degree from the University of Manchester and an MMus in Performance (Conducting) from the Royal Northern College of Music. He studied under Mark Heron\, Justin Doyle\, and Clark Rundell. \nHe is currently the Music Director of Haffner Orchestra\, Furness Bach Choir\, Amaretti Chamber Orchestra and Nottingham Youth Orchestra. Alex has worked with a number of orchestras and opera companies in the UK and internationally\, including the BBC Philharmonic\, the Hallé\, Northern Chamber Orchestra\, English Touring Opera\, Heritage Opera\, Radius Opera\, Spokane Symphony\, Prague Philharmomia\, Hradec Kravlove Philharmonic\, Moravian Symphony Orchestra\, Eboracum Baroque\, Psappha\, House of Bedlam and Ensemble Laus Deo. \nHe has worked as an assistant conductor to Sir Mark Elder\, Juanjo Mena\, James Lowe\, Clark Rundell\, Gerry Cornelius\, Nicolas Collon\, Jonathan Peter Kenny\, Vassily Petrenko and Sir Andrew Davies. Alex regularly works with many international soloists including Martin Roscoe\, Milan Al-Ashab\, Inon Barnatan\, Sophie Rosa\, Savva Zverev\, April Koyejo-Audiger\, Simon Walfisch\, and many more. \nRecently he conducted at Snape Maltings for the 75th Aldeburgh Festival with House of Bedlam\, and assisted English Touring Opera with Judith Weir’s ‘Blond Eckbert’. He has also recorded an album of continuo improvisations on harpsichord\, conducted the premiere of Samson Young’s ‘One of Two stories or Both’ for Manchester International Festival\, worked as repetiteur for several operas including Handel’s Tamerlano\, Ottone\, Agrippina and Silla\, and worked as Assistant Conductor for the premiere of Alan Williams’ ‘The Arsonists’ opera in a Yorkshire accent with the BBC Philharmonic. \nKeiron Anderson\nWind Band & Saxophone Ensemble conductor \nKeiron Anderson was born in Aberdeen and studied trumpet and keyboard at the Royal Northern College of Music where he started both a light orchestra and big band. \nKeiron currently directs Yorkshire Wind Orchestra\, Nottingham Symphonic Winds with whom he has produced many excellent concerts and recordings\, and Phoenix Concert Band. \nHe has worked with many other groups including Harlequin Brass\, Leeds Conservatoire Wind Orchestra\, Nottingham Symphony Orchestra\, the National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain and numerous chamber ensembles throughout the UK and Europe as part of a diverse and rich schedule of conducting. \nKeiron is a prolific Composer producing unique and exciting new music across an eclectic mix of styles. Some of these works are written specifically for the groups he directs or as commissions for other ensembles. He recently conducted his own music at the Bavarian Music Academy Annual Wind Orchestra course in Germany\, coaching composers and conducting the excellent orchestra. \nKeiron has worked extensively as a freelance performer working with the Scottish Ballet Orchestra\, London Festival Ballet\, Welsh Opera\, Scottish National Orchestra and the BBC Northern Radio Orchestra. Keiron established the Keiron Anderson Orchestra and completed several years working on cruise ships followed by a period in Spain before returning to the UK and performing all over the country with artists such as Cannon and Ball\, Ronnie Corbett\, Bob Monkhouse\, Little and Large\, Frankie Vaughan and many more. \nKeiron’s teaching experience includes 10 years as a peripatetic teacher of brass and composition\, three years as Head of the Ilkley Music Centre and 18 years as Head of Music\, then Head of Creative Arts at Ilkley Grammar School. \nHilary Campbell\nChoir conductor \nHilary Campbell is a freelance choral specialist\, Founder and Musical Director of professional chamber choir Blossom Street\, and Musical Director of Bristol Choral Society\, West London Chorus and West London Chamber Choir. Her project work includes guest conducting ensembles such as the BBC Singers\, Trinity Laban Chamber Choir\, the Fourth Choir and the University of Greenwich Choir\, and Chorus Mastering the BBC Symphony Chorus and Royal Academy of Music Symphony Chorus.  She is also Associate Conductor of Ex Cathedra\, and often runs projects with Master of the Queen’s Music\, Judith Weir\, at the Royal Academy of Music\, in conjunction with Blossom Street and the RAM composition department.  Hilary also leads workshops for the Royal Opera House and is a course director for Helicon Arts. \nHilary gained a Distinction for an MMus in Choral Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music with Patrick Russill; she was also awarded the three choral conducting prizes.  She received a Distinction for an MA in Vocal Studies at the University of York and undertook an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in singing at Trinity College of Music.  Following her studies\, she returned to the RAM as the Meaker Fellow 2012-13\, the first choral conductor to have been thus honoured. \nIn 2018\, Hilary was delighted to be made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM).  In addition to her regular conducting work\, Hilary also acts as an adjudicator\, choral workshop leader and guest conductor.  She is a founder member of the Voices of London Festival\, and is also a published and prize-winning composer.  With Blossom Street\, she has released two award-winning Naxos recordings\, and recently released a third. \n\n\nRichard Cox\nSummer School accompanist \nLocal pianist Richard Cox has worked in the Nottingham area and beyond for many years\, accompanying numerous soloists and ensembles. He studied music at the University of Nottingham specialising in piano performance with Brenda May\, and began working with community organisations after graduating\, initially through Music for Everyone (then known as the Nottingham Choral Trust). \nHe now spends the majority of his time running music-related businesses\, including Europadisc (selling recordings of classical music to collectors around the world)\, and local woodwind specialist\, Windblowers. \n\n  \n  \nGuest Artists:\nMarcus Farnsworth\n \n  \nMarcus Farnsworth performs in opera\, concert and recital around the world. He is also a conductor specialising in choral and vocal music. He is a past first prize winner of the Wigmore Hall International Song Competition and the Song Prize at the Kathleen Ferrier Competition. \nMarcus began his musical training as a chorister at Southwell Minster in Nottinghamshire. He went on to study at Chetham’s School of Music\, the University of Manchester and the Royal Academy of Music. In addition to a busy career as a performer\, Marcus is Head of Vocal and Choral Studies at Chetham’s\, Musical Director of the Southwell Choral Society and is Founder and Artistic Director of the Southwell Music Festival. \nHe has appeared as a principal artist with opera companies in the UK and abroad including English National Opera\, Welsh National Opera\, Bergen National Opera\, Boston Lyric Opera and Teatro Real Madrid. Equally at home on the concert platform\, Marcus has performed and recorded extensively with the BBC Symphony Orchestra\, the London Symphony Orchestra\, Royal Scottish National Orchestra\, Gabrieli Consort\, Academy of Ancient Music\, Arcangelo\, and Aurora Orchestra. He is also a keen recitalist and an advocate for new music. He has given recitals at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw\, La Monnaie\, the Oxford International Song Festival\, Leeds Lieder and the Wigmore Hall. \nMarcus lives in Southwell with his wife and two young sons. He is a keen cook and consumer of food\, and enjoys cycling and hiking\, both of which are good for working off all that food. \n  \n\n 
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LOCATION:Trent College\, Derby Road\, Long Eaton\, NG10 4AD
CATEGORIES:Adult Music
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