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Concerts Groups WorkshopsSeason BrochureSeptember 2025 - February 2026

BROCHURE KEYDTODTVEMYBEMYSONCMNCONCSNFCNLVNSSNYBOVSAMDaytime OrchestraDaytime VoicesEast Midlands Youth BandEast Midlands Youth String OrchestraNottingham Community MusicNottingham Concert OrchestraNottingham Chamber SingersNottingham Festival ChorusNottingham Lunchtime VoicesNottingham Strictly StringsNottingham Youth BandOpen VoicesSunday Afternoon MusicBoard of TrusteesDavid Hatherly ChairGary Ackrill, Chris Allen, Rachel Emmett,Catherine Hocking, Jo Martin, David Orton, Josie TanvirRegistered Charity No. 1153412CNConcertsWKWorkshops & CoursesRRGRegularly Rehearsing GroupsHWBHealth & WellbeingMusic for Everyone (MfE) is proud to present our seasonbrochure, showcasing the diverse programme of musicalopportunities available from September 2025 to February2026. Whether you're an experienced musician refreshingexisting skills, or someone who has always wanted toenhance their music making opportunities, I am sure youwill find something which will encourage you to getinvolved.Welcome!For further details about any event that interests you, telephone ourAdministrators, 0115 9589312, email admin@music-for-everyone.org orvisit our website by scanning the QR code.Music for Everyone, 10 Goose Gate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FF You will notice that we're like a family, providing musical opportunities foryoung and old, including those with disabilities.Please consider supporting our events by being an audience member andmaybe adding your name to the MfE Monday's mailing list, which willprovide you with up-to-date information. We look forward to you joining us for another season of music making.David HatherlyChair of Trustees

As we enter our 43rd season...We are delighted to launch a new season of vibrant community music-making, with a diverse programme of concerts and workshops for all ages. Concert highlights include Voices of Venice (page 6), Music of the Stars(page 4), and The Creation (page 10) – a special performance of Haydn’sCreation with live art. Our youth groups take centre stage in Merry and Bright(page 5) and The Big Youth Music Experience (page 7), and we close theyear with our much-loved Christmas Is Coming (page 8) family concert,uniting singers of all ages. Our workshops provide enriching opportunities for musicians at all levels:young musicians can develop their skills at Bandwise, Stringwise, andVocals!, and our adult instrumentalists can take part in our RecorderWorkshop Day and Blow the Dust off Your Instrument. Singers are invited toexplore Vivaldi’s Gloria through Voices of Venice, enjoy seasonal cheer atChristmas Is Coming, and begin preparations for Haydn’s The Creation in theNew Year. Whether you’re performing, learning, or simply listening, we invite you to bepart of this inspiring musical journey. The MfE Team

Thursday 18th NYB Autumn term begins Beeston Methodist Church5.30pm14RRGSunday 21st EMYSO, EMYB, NSS Autumn termNTU Clifton2pm14-15RRGWeek commencing 15thDTV Sherwood, NLV, DTO, OV Autumnterm beginsVariousVarious11-13, 16RRGSunday 7thSAM Autumn term begins NTU Clifton2.30pm13RRGSEPTEMBERJANFEBNOVDECOCTWednesday 3rd NCS Autumn term begins St Luke’s Church, Gamston7.30pm11RRGRecorder Workshop DayNTU Clifton10amSaturday 6th 6WKWeek commencing 22ndDTV Autumn term beginsVariousVarious 11-12RRGSaturday 7th NFC, NCO, NCS The CreationAlbert Hall, Nottingham6pm5CNSunday 16thBig Youth Music Experience Albert Hall, Nottingham3.30pm 4CNSaturday 29th NCS Music of the Stars St John’s Church, Carrington 7.30pm 4CNSaturday 8thBandwise! South Notts Academy Various7WKSunday 9th Stringwise!South Notts Academy Various 7WKSaturday 13th Vocals Christmas is Coming! NTU Clifton 2-5pm 8WKYouth concert: Merry and BrightSaturday 6th St Luke’s Church, Gamston 3.30pm 5CNWeek of 1st & 8thNCM Christmas is Coming!VariousVarious 8WKSunday 14thChristmas is Coming!Albert Hall, Nottingham3.30pmCN5Saturday 4thNFC & NCS Voices of VeniceSt Nic’s Church, Nottingham10am6WKSaturday 4thNFC & NCS Voices of Venice5pm4CN St Nic’s Church, NottinghamSaturday 17th Blow the Dust off your Instrument Albert Hall, Nottingham10am9WKSat 31st/Sun 1st NFC The Creation NTU CliftonVarious10WKWheelchair AccessAll of our concert, course and rehearsal venues have wheelchair access. Please notify us if a wheelchair space is needed when booking forconcerts at the Albert Hall.EVENTS CALENDARDATEEVENTGENREVENUETIMEPAGEN.B. Whilst every effort will be made to keep to the advertised programmes Music for Everyone reserves the right to make any necessary changes

Music of the StarsBig Youth Music ExperienceNottingham Festival ChorusNottingham Festival Chorus & NottinghamChamber SingersSaturday 4 October, 5pmSt Nic’s Church, Nottingham NG1 6AETickets: Full £15, Concession £14, Child/Student £5CNCONCERTSwww.music-for-everyone.org 0115 958 9312 4Voices of VeniceNottingham Chamber SingersSaturday 29 November, 7:30pmSt John’s Church, Carrington NG5 2DPTickets: Full £13, Concession £12, Child/Student £5Bandwise! & Stringwise! InstrumentalistsSunday 16 November, 3:30pmAlbert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AAConcert pass: Adult £9, Child £3.50

Merry & Bright: Youth Christmas ConcertChristmas is Coming!Nottingham Festival ChorusNottingham Festival Chorus, Nottingham ChamberSingers & Nottingham Concert OrchestraSaturday 7 February, 6pmAlbert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AATickets: Full £19-15, Concession £18-14, Child/Student £5CNCONCERTS5 0115 958 9312 www.music-for-everyone.orgThe Creation MfE Youth GroupsSaturday 6 December, 3:30pmSt Luke’s Church, Gamston NG2 6GLTickets: Adult £8, Child £4Nottingham Community Voices & Vocals ChoirSunday 14 December, 3:30pmAlbert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AATickets: Full £16-11, Concession £15-10, Child/Student £5

Recorder Workshop DaySaturday 6 September, 10am - 5pmNottingham Trent University, Clifton NG11 8NSJoin us for an inspiring day of recorder playing. Allplayers will have the opportunity to build confidencewhile exploring beautiful music in a supportive setting.More experienced players will have the chance to diveinto exciting and advanced repertoire.The workshop will be led by principal recorder playerof the renowned Dunedin Consort, László Rózsa, whowill also be giving a short performance and take a Q &A session. We will also be joined in the afternoon byNigel Martin to conduct the main ensemble. The music chosen reflects a broad sweep of styles fromthe heyday of the Renaissance to the present day.WORKSHOPS AND COURSESWKWK WKCNNottingham Festival ChorusVoices of VeniceSaturday 4 October, 10am - 4pmSt Nic’s Church, Nottingham NG1 6AEWalk the golden streets of Venice in our first FestivalChorus course of the year, focusing on the music of twoof Venice’s greatest exports - Monteverdi and Vivaldi.The Vivaldi Gloria is one of his most famous works anda real joy to sing. Experience the splendour of the highbaroque from Europe’s cultural jewel with strings andharpsichords ringing out in celebration.NFC courses are open to all keen singers, you do notneed to be a member to take part. The ability to readmusic and some previous singing experience is neededfor this course.www.music-for-everyone.org 0115 958 9312 6

Bandwise!Saturday 8 NovemberSouth Notts Academy, Radcliffe on TrentSunday 16 NovemberAlbert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AACome to Bandwise! an instrumental workshop day& informal concert for all young woodwind, brassand percussion players of grade 2 standard andabove. Rehearsals are led by experiencedconductors and a team of specialistinstrumentalists on the workshop day.There are two bands: Bandwise 1: grade 2-4 Bandwise 2: grade 5+ Stringwise!Sunday 9 NovemberSouth Notts Academy, Radcliffe on TrentSunday 16 NovemberAlbert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AAStringwise! is an instrumental workshop day &informal concert for all young string players fromgrade 0 - 5+. Rehearsals are led by experiencedconductors and a team of specialist instrumentalistson the workshop day. There will be three orchestras:Stringwise 1: beginners to grade 1Stringwise 2: grade 2-4Stringwise 3: grade 5+ Sign up to Bandwise and Stringwise online now,10% discount for 2 or more children from the samefamily.A music pack, including rehearsal tracks will be sentout approximately 4 weeks before the course. Familyand friends are invited to watch the informal concertthe following weekend at Nottingham's Albert Hall!WKWORKSHOPS AND COURSESWKCNWK CN7 0115 958 9312 www.music-for-everyone.org

WORKSHOPS AND COURSESwww.music-for-everyone.org 0115 958 9312 8WKNottingham Community VoicesChristmas is Coming!Sunday 14th December11am - 6pmAlbert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AAMembers of Nottingham Community Voices are invitedto join with other MfE choirs, both adult and youth, inpresenting this popular, traditional afternoon concert forall the family.Music can be collected at the first rehearsal or posted toyou. Sign up online or through your Daytime voiceschoir. Optional rehearsals are open to all singersbeforehand, dates below. Full details of these sessionswill be sent out closer to the time.Southwell Methodist Church: 1 DecemberWest Bridgford Baptist Church: 2 DecemberSt Leonard’s Centre, Wollaton: 3 DecemberJohn Godber Centre, Hucknall: 8 DecemberSt Luke’s, Gamston: 10 DecemberSherwood Methodist Church: 11 DecemberWKCNChristmas Vocals!Saturday 13th December2pm - 5pmNottingham Trent University, Clifton NG11 8NSSunday 14th December12.30pm - 6pmAlbert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AADrop the kids off for a fun afternoon workshop opento primary aged children, followed by an afternoonconcert for all the family at Nottingham's impressiveAlbert Hall. The Vocals choirs will be joined by other members ofthe MfE 'singing' family for the concert, with well-known Christmas songs for everyone to join inwith!Music packs, including lyrics and audio tracks, will besent out approximately one month before the event,giving everyone the chance to familiarise themselveswith the music before the singing afternoon. WKCN

Blow the Dust off your InstrumentSaturday 17 January10am - 5.30pmAlbert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AADid you learn to play an instrument when you were atschool but haven't got it out of the case for a longtime? Have you taken up playing an instrument inadult life just for fun? If the answer is YES to any of these questions thencome to Blow the Dust off your Instrument 2026.This course is suitable for adult instrumentalists ofAssociated Board Grade 3, or equivalent, and above.Get your dancing shoes on for a day filled with musicfrom the dance floor. Experience the passionate rhythmsof Venezuela in Marquez's Danzon No. 2, take a tripdown memory lane with Miller's In the mood and take apartner for Amy Beach's delightful Bal masqué.WORKSHOPS AND COURSESWK9 0115 958 9312 www.music-for-everyone.orgWKThis playing day will give you the chance to renew oldskills or put new-found ones into practice in a friendly,relaxed and supportive environment.All players join the full orchestra sessions then divideinto a wind band and string ensemble for separaterehearsals. The day culminates in an informalperformance to each other and family and friends.Parts are sent out in advance to give you time to getto grips with the notes ahead of the day itself.AlexRobinsonOrchestra &StringEnsembleconductorClaireFranklinWind Band conductor

Nottingham Festival ChorusThe CreationSaturday 31 January, 10am - 5pmSunday 1 February, 2pm - 5pmNottingham Trent University, Clifton NG11 8NSSaturday 7 February, 6pmAlbert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AAConductor: Alex RobinsonChorus Master: Rachel ParkesJoin us for the most unique choral event you’veever seen! Experience Haydn’s incredible musicalstory of the biblical creation of the universe from itsmysterious beginnings to its triumphant conclusionas artist Caroline Bourdignon produces a huge,unique painting, inspired by YOUR performance! Join our choir of hundreds, a large symphonyorchestra and 3 dynamic soloists for anunforgettable musical and artistic experience. Music scores and rehearsal tracks will be sent outapproximately 8 weeks before the course weekend.There are also optional sectional rehearsals in midJanuary to help you learn the notes.WKCNwww.music-for-everyone.org 0115 958 9312 10WORKSHOPS AND COURSESWK

REGULARLY REHEARSING GROUPS TO JOINRRGSinging - Adult MusicNottingham Chamber SingersConductors: Angela Kay and Rachel Parkes Formed in 1985, our Chamber Choir is auditioned,rehearses weekly and performs a wide-rangingrepertoire, both a capella and with our chamberorchestra, the New Classical Players.Rehearsals: Wed 7.30-9.45pm St Luke’s Church, Gamston NG2 6GLNCS website: www.nottinghamchambersingers.orgDaytime VoicesIf you enjoy singing and would like to join a choir whichrehearses during the day, then come along to DaytimeVoices!• Friendly & informal singing groups • Appealing music, lots of variety• Membership open to all • Informal concerts each termMembers of regular groups automatically qualify formembership of MfE for the current season and canbenefit from special member rates on selectedworkshops and courses.With five groups to join across Nottinghamshire inHucknall, Southwell, West Bridgford, Wollaton andSherwood, these choirs offer a relaxed, social setting inwhich to enjoy singing. Rehearsals are weekly during term time & new memberscan attend an initial, no obligation, free taster session.How to joinNew singers are invited to come and sing in arehearsal. If they feel NCS could be the choir forthem, a date will then be arranged for a shortaudition.11 0115 958 9312 www.music-for-everyone.org

REGULARLY REHEARSING GROUPS TO JOINRRGwww.music-for-everyone.org 0115 958 9312 12Lunchtime VoicesThe Lunchtime Voices choir is a fun group ofmixed age and ability, who appreciate an hour ofroof-raising anthems and soulful singing. They singeverything from ballads by Eva Cassidy, classicalcrossover by Andy Beck, light-hearted and toe-tapping arrangements of well-known TV or filmtheme tunes, plus pop anthems and musical theatreshowstoppers and much, much more.If you want to keep your brain sharp, learn a littleabout reading music and fill your lungs with airthen come and join Rachel and the gang onThursdays at 12.30pm.New members can join anytime and will be sure ofa warm welcome!RehearsalsVenue: Level 4 Foyer, Concert Hall, NottinghamDay: ThursdaysTime: 12.30pm - 1.30pmConductor: Rachel ParkesRehearsalsHucknall Mondays 10.15am - 12.15pmVenue: John Godber Centre, Ogle Street NG15 7FQConductor: Rachel ParkesSouthwell Mondays 2pm - 4pmVenue: Southwell Methodist Church NG25 0JHConductor: Rachel ParkesWest Bridgford Tuesdays 2pm - 4pmVenue: West Bridgford Baptist Church, NG2 7NFConductor: Rachel ParkesWollaton Wednesdays 2.15pm - 4.15pmVenue: St Leonard’s Community Centre, NG8 2NDConductor: Owen JonesSherwood Thursdays 2pm - 4pmVenue: Sherwood Methodist Church, NG5 2ENConductor: Owen Jones

REGULARLY REHEARSING GROUPS TO JOINRRG13 0115 958 9312 www.music-for-everyone.orgPlaying - Adult MusicIf you enjoy playing an instrument, are grade 3 orabove and would like to join an orchestra whichrehearses during the day, then come along to one ofour Daytime Orchestras.These two orchestras, in Loughborough andNottingham, are designed for adult instrumentalistswho have rediscovered a love of playing. A wideranging repertoire has been chosen with somethingfor everyone, from classics to film music!If YES, then come and be part of Sunday AfternoonMusic.These two groups meet once a month on a SUNDAYafternoon from 2.30pm - 5.00pm at Nottingham TrentUniversity, Clifton NG11 8NSEmail the office for a full list of dates for the Autumnterm and to arrange a free taster session.Contact the office to arrange a taster session. • LOUGHBOROUGH Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm• NOTTINGHAM Thursdays 10.00am - 12.00pmConductor: Phil HoughtonFlute Choir Conductor: Annette Negus Big Band Conductor: Phil SmithSunday Afternoon MusicWould you like to play in aBig Band or a Flute Choir? Are you grade 3 or above?Daytime Orchestras

REGULARLY REHEARSING GROUPS TO JOINRRGPlaying - Youth Musicwww.music-for-everyone.org 0115 958 9312 14Nottingham Youth BandThursdays, 5.30pm - 7pmBeeston Methodist Church, NG9 1EHNottingham Youth Band offers young people theopportunity to play a wide range of pieces includingwell-known film and TV themes, swing and jazz tunesand more challenging repertoire, all whilst introducingthe important skill of playing in an ensemble.This group is suitable for wind, brass and percussionplayers of Associated Board Grade 2 - 5 or equivalent.With weekly Thursday evening rehearsals in Beestonand regular performance opportunities, this groupprovides a stepping stone to progress to the next bandand beyond.East Midlands Youth BandSundays, 2pm - 5pmNTU Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8NSThe East Midlands Youth Band is for wind, brass andpercussion players of grade 5 or above. The band plays a wide variety of interesting andchallenging music. EMYB aims to provide the verybest in ensemble training, giving players theopportunity to develop their technique and gainoutstanding performance experiences.They rehearse monthly on Sunday afternoons inNottingham and regularly perform in concerts andregional events. Along with other arts trainingopportunities, including being involved and having asay in the youth programme, we encourage anddevelop young player’s interest in music.

15 0115 958 9312 www.music-for-everyone.orgREGULARLY REHEARSING GROUPS TO JOINRRGPlaying - Youth MusicEast Midlands Youth String OrchestraSundays, 2pm - 5pmNTU Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8NSAs well as offering specialist string tuition within a wide-ranging repertoire, the group offers opportunities for playingin smaller groups and for solo performance.If you play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello or doublebass) we’d love to hear from you and invite you to experienceit for yourself. To become a member we invite you to join arehearsal for a free taster session. Following this, we wouldtake the opportunity to hear your playing in an audition. Inparticular we are looking for players who:have a minimum standard of Associated Board Grade 5 orits equivalentcan attend regularly and will play in all or very nearly all ofour concerts are interested in performing a wide-ranging repertoireThe group rehearse on Sunday afternoons approximatelyonce a month. Nottingham Strictly StringsSundays, 2pm - 4pmNTU Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8NSThe Strictly Strings meet once a month duringterm time on Sunday afternoons in Nottingham,offering young players the opportunity to playa wide range of music all whilst introducing theimportant skill of playing in an ensemble.If you play a string instrument of grade 2 – 4standard we’d love to hear from you and inviteyou along to one of our rehearsals toexperience it for yourself.

Especially suitable for adults with learning disabilities Groups in Beeston, West Bridgford, SherwoodSinging for fun, from pop to old favouritesEveryone welcomeDisabled access available in every venueSherwoodFridays, 10am - 12pmSt Martin's Church, Sherwood NG5 3FUStart your Fridays with a sociable singing sessionin Sherwood. Now in it's eighth year, SherwoodOpen Voices is an established group withperformances to date of Les Miserables, My FairLady and Mary Poppins!Working in partnership with Open Voices - SingingWest BridgfordTuesdays, 10am - 12pmSt Luke's Church, Gamston NG2 6GLCome and sing with Open Voices West Bridgford for alively morning of music making! You can come on yourown or bring your friends with you to join in the fun. BeestonTuesdays, 10.30am - 12.30pmMiddle Street Resource Centre, Beeston NG9 2ARWith easy public transport links to Middle Street bybus and tram (they both stop right outside!), come andsing with Open Voices Beeston on a Tuesday morningto lift your spirits.HEALTH & WELLBEINGHWBwww.music-for-everyone.org 0115 958 9312 16

HOW TO BOOK FOR CONCERTS AND EVENTS17 0115 958 9312 www.music-for-everyone.orgGENRE TIMEFUTURE DATES CALENDAR: MARCH - AUGUST 2026DATE EVENT VENUEAPRILBig Youth Music Experience concertAlbert Hall, Nottingham3.30pmSunday 26thCNSaturday 25thNCS Easter Concert St John’s Church, BeestonTBCCNSunday 19th Stringwise! South Notts AcademyVariousWKSaturday 18th Bandwise! South Notts AcademyVariousWKBlow the Dust off your InstrumentAlbert Hall, Nottingham10amSaturday 13thWKJUNEFamily Festival DayTBC TBCSunday 14thWKSaturday 9th Vocals Workshop NTU Clifton TBC TBCWKMAYVocals ConcertAlbert Hall3.30pmSunday 10thCNMon - Wed, 3rd - 5th Summer SchoolTBC TBCWKAUGJULYSaturday 11th Youth Concert: Summer SoundburstChrist Church, ChilwellTBCWKSaturday 7th NCM Musicals course John Godber Centre, HucknallTBCWKMARSunday 15thYouth Concert: Instruments in BloomGrange Hall, RadcliffeCNTBCBy TelephoneContact the Box Office on 0115 9589312 (open Mon - Fri, 9am -5pm) to book for any MfE eventover the phone. We are happy to take your detailsand reserve a place or ticket for youif you would prefer to pay bycheque or cash.In Person (in advance)The MfE office is open Monday -Friday, 11am - 4pm. We are locatedabove the Nottingham Bookwiseshop at 10 Goose Gate, Hockley,Nottingham NG1 1FF. Tickets canalso be bought on the door atconcerts, subject to availability, withcash, cheque or card. Workshopenrolments must be done inadvance.Links to book for all events andconcert tickets can be foundby scanning the QR code.Book OnlineEnrol for courses and workshopsthrough our website and pay witha debit or credit card or usePayPal (no additional card fees).

MondayDTV HucknallDTV SouthwellJohn Godber Centre, Ogle Street NG15 7FQSouthwell Methodist Church, West Gate NG25 0JH10.15am - 12.15pm2pm - 4pmTuesdayDTO LoughboroughOV West BridgfordOV BeestonDTV West BridgfordEmmanuel Church LE11 3NWSt Luke's Church NG2 6GLMiddle Street Resource Centre NG9 2ARWest Bridgford Baptist Church NG2 7NF10am - 12pm10am - 12pm10.30am - 12.30pm2pm - 4pmWednesdayDTV WollatonNottingham Chamber SingersSt Leonard’s Community Centre NG8 2NDSt Luke's Church, Leahurst Road NG2 6GL2.15pm - 4.15pm7.30pm - 9.45pmThursdayDTO NottinghamLunchtime VoicesDTV SherwoodNottingham Youth BandSt Martin's Church, Sherwood NG5 3FUTheatre Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5NDSherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive NG5 2ENBeeston Methodist Church Hall NG9 1EH10am - 12pm12.30pm - 1.30pm2pm - 4pm5.30pm - 7pmFridayOV SherwoodSt Martin's Church, Trevose Gardens NG5 3FU 10am - 12pmDAYGROUP VENUE TIMESundayNottingham Strictly StringsEast Midlands Youth BandEast Midlands Youth String OrchestraSAM Big BandSAM Flute ChoirNTU Clifton NG11 8NSNTU Clifton NG11 8NSNTU Clifton NG11 8NSNTU Clifton NG11 8NSNTU Clifton NG11 8NS2pm - 4pm2pm - 5pm2pm - 5pm2.30pm - 5pm2.30pm - 5pmWEEKEND GROUPS MEET APPROXIMATELY ONCE A MONTHREGULARLY REHEARSING GROUPS TO JOINRRGWEEKLY SCHEDULE OF GROUPSwww.music-for-everyone.org 0115 958 9312 18Term time onlyCUT OUT AND KEEP

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