If you play an orchestral instrument then why not come along and play with one of our Daytime Orchestras based in Loughborough and Nottingham!
These two orchestras, designed for adult instrumentalists who have recently picked up an instrument or have rediscovered a love of playing, rehearse 3 terms per year. Autumn (Sept – Nov), Spring (Jan – March) and Summer (April – June) with 10 rehearsals per term. A wide ranging repertoire has been chosen for the orchestra with something for everyone, from classics to film music!
Contact us to arrange a free taster session to see if it’s right for you! Email the office on admin@music-for-everyone.org or give us a ring on 0115 958 9312 with your name, instrument and which group you would like to join.
The cost for the Autumn Term 2025 term is £65. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque (made payable to Music for Everyone) or cash at the first rehearsal.
We 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 anne@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case.
LOUGHBOROUGH
Tuesdays, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3NW
Conductor: Phil Houghton
Rehearsals will take place in the lounge, in the same building as the church. There is plenty of free parking nearby and 9 spaces directly outside of the church for those with large instruments.
We are welcoming new members especially for strings and brass. We are currently full for clarinet and flute places, but please get in touch if you wish to join the waiting list. We are no longer accepting new saxophonists.
Most new members are at least at Grade 3 standard when they join (some are much more advanced, and some a little below this – it’s just a guide).
If you are interested in coming along but not sure about your standard, please do contact us for an informal chat with the conductor who will be happy to help you determine if this is the right orchestra for you.
Dates 2025/26:
Autumn 2025:
Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2
Spring 2026:
Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24
Summer 2026:
Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
The final session of each term will include an informal concert to friends and family.
NOTTINGHAM
Thursdays, 10.00am – 12.00pm
St Martin’s Church, Trevose Gardens, Sherwood NG5 3FU
Conductor: Phil Houghton
The Nottingham Daytime Orchestra is based in Sherwood.
We are welcoming new members especially for strings and brass. We are currently full for clarinet and flute places, but please get in touch if you wish to join the waiting list. We are no longer accepting new saxophonists.
Most new members are at least at Grade 4 standard when they join (some are much more advanced, and some a little below this – it’s just a guide).
If you are interested in coming along but not sure about your standard, please do contact us for an informal chat with the conductor who will be happy to help you determine if this is the right orchestra for you.
How to get there by car:
The venue is easy to find – it is next to Woodthorpe Park, turning left off the Mansfield Road heading towards Nottingham, or turning right if heading towards Arnold. There is plenty of parking in the church grounds and also on Trevose Gardens.
How to get there by bus:
All buses travelling along the Mansfield Road stop at Magnus Road (Nottingham to Arnold) or Woodthorpe Drive (Arnold to Sherwood) the church is a 2 mins walk along Trevose Gardens.
Dates 2025/26:
Autumn 2025:
Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4
Spring 2026:
Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
Summer 2026:
Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul 2
The final session of each term will include an informal concert to friends and family.
How to enrol
The cost for the Autumn Term 2025 term is £65. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque (made payable to Music for Everyone) or cash at the first rehearsal.
We 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 anne@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case.
You can email the office at admin@music-for-everyone.org for more information or complete the form below with your instrument, approximate grade/level and which group you are interested in.