Thetford Music Project – Residential Music Course

Young musicians aged 9 – 17 from all over Norfolk are invited to attend a 3 day music course at Wymondham College, giving them an opportunity to play various types of music of an easy to intermediate level and make new friends with children with a similar interest.

There will also be swimming on the timetable and other activities, as well as playing lots of music! Staff members will be from Thetford Music Project alongside parent volunteers and the Musical Director will be Eddie Seales.

This residential is open to wind, brass and percussion players, of beginners to Grade 5 standard. *NEW for 2019* – There will also be a guitar ensemble for all abilities.

There is a choice of attending as a residential member or as a daily member.
Residential: You arrive on Thursday 25 July and go home on Saturday 27 July.
Daily: You arrive each morning and go home in the evenings (times TBA). Sleep in your own bed!

Start Time: 10.00am (Thursday 25)
Finish Time: Course finishes at 3.30pm (Saturday 27th)
Parents, Friends and Relatives are invited to attend an informal concert at 3pm on Saturday 27 July.

Costs: Residential costs £140 (£130 for TMP members )

Contact Ann Smith for more details:
Annsmithbrass@aol.com
01493 750465
07714144451

Download the application form >>

Music workshops at Latitude Festival 2019

Norfolk Music Hub staff are leading family samba workshops in the children’s area at Latitude Festival this year.

Friday 19 July

12-12:40pm
1-1:40pm
2-2:40pm

Saturday 20 July

12-12:40pm
1-1:40pm

All of these session take place in The Woodland Clearing near the BBC Sounds Stage.

Norfolk Music Hub Expo 2019

Save the date for the next Norfolk Music Hub Expo!

The Norfolk Music Hub Expo brings together music teachers, partner organisations, speakers and performers, with a mix of talks, workshops and practical sessions, along with special performances showcasing talent from across the county.

Join us for your chance to network, share ideas, learn and be inspired!

Thursday 17 October 2019
The Assembly House, Norwich, NR2 1RQ

Supported by The Assembly House Trust.

Schedule

9:30 Arrival
10:00 Welcome & Introduction
10:15 Keynote – Ex Cathedra
11:00 Keynote – John Kelly, Drake Music
11:45 Break
12:00 Workshop Sessions 1*
12:45 Afternoon Tea
14:15 Workshop Sessions 2*
15:00 Workshop Sessions 3*
15:45 Break
16:00 Close & Hub Awards Event

See our news post for the description of workshops >>

Booking

Booking is open for all current Hub Subscribers (2019/20). This event is invitation-only and all Hub Subscribers will be notified of how to book. If you haven’t received an invitation and would like to attend, please contact us.

Music for Youth Proms: Massed Ensemble Performance

Norfolk Music Hub and Norwich Theatre Royal have been selected to put together a Massed Ensemble performance in the 2019 Music For Youth Prom at Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 13 November 2019.

The Music for Youth Proms concerts are a celebration of the entire Music for Youth annual season, showcasing high quality performances from some of the UK’s most creative, innovative and energetic young musicians.

Building on our existing partnership with Norwich Theatre Royal on the Norfolk Schools’ Opera Project, taking place in June 2019, we are putting together a massed performance of A Kind of Magic Flute. The piece is part of a new children’s opera, based on Mozart’s The Magic Flute, which adds a distinctive salsa flavour to the original melodies!

Read our announcement here >>
Read more about the Music For Youth Proms or buy tickets here >>

Music & Special Needs: Norfolk AGM

MSNN is a small local charity which supports music therapy in Norfolk consistently working to raise awareness of the benefits of music therapy. The organisation was set up in 1983 to address the lack of resources for teachers of children with special needs in the county schools. The charity enables the availability of professional music therapists in Norfolk & hoping for a cohesive service to children, families and adults across the county.

The next AGM is being held at Gressenhall Reading Room on Saturday 6 April 2019, at 10am.

RSVP and for more details contact Susan Pyke: mtnorfolk@gmail.com / 01362 692743

Brass Quintet from Guilhall School at NCYM

On Saturday 9 March, Norfolk Centre for Young Musicians welcomes a Brass Quintet from Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

All Norfolk Brass players are welcome to attend the free concert at 11.15am at The Arc, CNS School, Norwich.

To book a place please contact NCYM or just turn up!