Norfolk Community Arts are pleased to be returning to more regular sessions of the Youth Samba Band in the run up to the Norwich Lord Mayor’s Procession 2025 (thanks to funding support from Norwich City Council).
The procession is on Sat 12 July – more details to follow.
Rehearsal day & time
Saturdays 2-4pm.
They will still be welcoming new people up until (and including) 10 May.
Please ensure your child/children has a snack and a water bottle.
Playing level
Ages 10+.
No experience is necessary, just come and have a go!
Cost
£2 per session, per child
Coaching staff
The group is run by experienced Samba teachers and group leaders.
How to join
To join, fill out the registration form on the NORCA website: https://www.norfolkcommunityarts.org.uk/what-we-do/activities-for-children/youth-samba-band/
Or email admin@norfolkcommunityarts.org.uk to be sent the registration form.
Set up with funding from the Arts Council’s Let’s Create Jubilee Fund (Norfolk Community Foundation) and funded by Norwich City Council.
Performing at St Peter Mancroft Church
Ticket info:
- Adults: £5
- Children (under 18): Free
If you purchase a programme for £8.00 then you can attend all events and will not be charged any additional admission
Card and cash payment options available
norfolkmusic.org.uk
Performing at The Fisher Building, City of Norwich School
Ticket info:
- Adults: £5
- Children (under 18): Free
If you purchase a programme for £8.00 then you can attend all events and will not be charged any additional admission
Card and cash payment options available
norfolkmusic.org.uk
Performing at The King’s Centre Norwich
Ticket info:
- Adults: £5
- Children (under 18): Free
If you purchase a programme for £8.00 then you can attend all events and will not be charged any additional admission
Card and cash payment options available
norfolkmusic.org.uk
We’ll start by explaining the layout of the Musical School programme before moving on to the fantastic learning resources. In addition to exploring the Scheme lessons and supporting documents, we’ll show the wide range of materials available in the Freestyle, Instruments, Sing, and special needs areas. There’s music for every moment and everybody!
In person delivery.
Register to attend
We are delighted to be partnering with The Forum, Norwich, to offer performance opportunities throughout December.
Please note that the performances do not have to have festive content but must be appropriate for a family audience.
Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub are organising a musical takeover during the school day on Monday 2nd December, Tuesday 10th December and Wednesday 18th December.
Schools and Colleges
We are offering 30-minute performance slots for your school or college’s choirs, vocal groups and school ensembles.
Please click on this link to register a school or college
Other Performance Groups
The Forum are offering pop-up performances throughout December for community groups, soloists, out-of-school youth and adult performance groups.
If you would like to register an interest in a pop-up performance on a different day to those assigned to schools, please register below.
Please click on this link to register a performance
We are delighted to be partnering with The Forum, Norwich, to offer performance opportunities throughout December.
Please note that the performances do not have to have festive content but must be appropriate for a family audience.
Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub are organising a musical takeover during the school day on Monday 2nd December, Tuesday 10th December and Wednesday 18th December.
Schools and Colleges
We are offering 30-minute performance slots for your school or college’s choirs, vocal groups and school ensembles.
Registration closed.
Other Performance Groups
The Forum are offering pop-up performances throughout December for community groups, soloists, out-of-school youth and adult performance groups.
If you would like to register an interest in a pop-up performance on a different day to those assigned to schools, please register below.
Registration closed.
Sistema Norwich offers a rounded music education opportunity aimed at supporting access to instrumental teaching and being part of an orchestra.
All children participate twice a week after school, covering four sessions: instrument lesson, orchestra/ensemble, general musicality and choir. All teaching is in groups, provision is free, and instruments are supplied.
Beginners undertake a 5-week carousel across all our instrument groups to support the choice of instrument.
Ensembles on offer:
How to join
Register your interest
Rehearsal day & time
Saturday (every 3 weeks). 2-4pm
Please ensure your child/children has a snack and a water bottle.
Playing level
Ages 10+.
No experience is necessary, just come and have a go!
Cost
£2 per session, per child
Coaching staff
The group is run by experienced Samba teachers and group leaders.
How to join
To join, fill out the registration form on the NORCA website: https://www.norfolkcommunityarts.org.uk/what-we-do/activities-for-children/youth-samba-band/
Or email admin@norfolkcommunityarts.org.uk to be sent the registration form.
Set up with funding from the Arts Council’s Let’s Create Jubilee Fund (Norfolk Community Foundation) and funded by Norwich City Council.
Ensembles are an important part of learning to play a musical instrument and are often the most enjoyable and socially rewarding part of the process. The Music Service works towards providing a musical pathway for all its young players for every stage of learning.
Mondays at CNS:
Information about each Ensemble, including grade level, rehearsal venue, and rehearsal times can be found on each linked Ensemble page or in the Ensembles Information Handbook.
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