Do you know of children who enjoy singing? This is the perfect day for them! Open to boys and girls aged 6-11, the day will consist of singing, musical games, lunch, with all the children joining together in the afternoon to sing a short service in the Cathedral, to which parents and families are warmly invited.
Parents are encouraged to come along to hear a presentation about what life as a Cathedral chorister is all about, to enjoy free tours of the Cathedral and to have the opportunity to look around Norwich School.
No previous singing experience is necessary – this is simply an opportunity for children to come along and enjoy the thrill of singing in the magnificent surroundings of the Cathedral.
Norwich Cathedral Choir enjoys a national and international reputation, singing daily choral services in the Cathedral. The event is open to all children of primary school age and will include:
- Presentation to parents about music at the Cathedral and Norwich School
- Outdoor games
- Tours of Norwich School and Norwich Cathedral
- Singing with the Master of Music, Ashley Grote
- The opportunity to join the boy and girl choristers singing choral evensong in the magnificent surroundings of Norwich Cathedral.
Register for a place at this open event
For more information contact:
T : 01603 218315 E : choir@cathedral.org.uk or admissions@norwich-school.org.uk
A weekly, drumming workshop for young people, based on Brazilian rhythms and percussion instruments.
- Day: Saturdays
- Time: 2 to 3.30pm
- Dates: Starts Sat 17 September.
- Venue: Martineau Memorial Hall, 21 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BN
- Cost: £2 per person per week
- Age: 10 +
The group is run by Duda Moleque, Jake Hishon and Anna Patteson, experienced Samba teachers and group leaders.
All instruments provided.
No experience necessary, just come and have a go – fill out the registration form, via the bottom below or just turn up.
The group meets weekly throughout the year (during school terms) and there will be opportunities to take part in performances and events.
The new bloco was created thanks to funding awarded from the Arts Council’s Let’s Create Jubilee Fund by the Norfolk Community Foundation. The project also created a new piece for the band and a brass section, which can be heard through the player below.
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We are inviting pupils from your educational setting to come to Norwich Cathedral and sing with Norwich Cathedral Choir.
In partnership with the Norfolk Music Hub, Ashley Grote (Master of Music at Norwich Cathedral) has compiled a short 30 minute programme of songs to perform alongside Norwich Cathedral Choir on Wednesday 16th November.
We are inviting all children in Key Stage 1 to participate in this concert, which will include fun children’s songs based on the themes associated with Harvest, creation, the environment, sustainability and care for our planet. Please note that some of the song content will be relative to the Cathedral surroundings.
We are able to offer the opportunity for families to join us at 5pm ( doors open at 4.45pm), for the final performance. Please note that this is a non-ticketed event and will be standing only, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to see your child from the audience space. We have a strict no filming or photography rule in place for this performance.
We will be streaming the concert via a private YouTube link, managed by Norwich Cathedral. This will be available for a few days after the concert for you to share with your educational setting for families who are unable to attend. Those students who are unable to be filmed will still be able to take part but will be kept out of the filming area.
We regret that we are unable to assist with transport costs to and from the venue.
We have now reached capacity for this project. If you would like to be added to the reserve list please contact krista.ribbons@norfolk.gov.uk
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The Garage and Norfolk Music Hub are delighted to present the Norfolk County Youth Choir for 2022.
Norfolk County Youth Choir is a choir for young people from across Norfolk. Open to young people from Year 6 upwards; there is no audition required, it is free to attend, and all you need to join is a love of singing and a desire to improve your skills.
This is a great way to reconnect with live singing; a relaxed and welcoming space to explore music, performance and share the fantastic benefits of singing together.
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How to join
The Choir is free to attend but booking is required. For more info and to book your place visit thegarage.org.uk/classes
Contact info@thegarage.org.uk for further information.
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.
The Music Service currently offers the following ensembles at City of Norwich School on Mondays during term time:
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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We’re delighted to be taking over Westlegate Norwich on Sunday August 7th as part of Head Out, Not Home!
Head Out Not Home is Norwich’s summer festival of music and street theatre, taking place across the city centre over July and August.
It is commissioned by Norwich BID, and programmed and run by NORCA & Sistema in Norwich.
Line up
- 1pm-1.45pm Ronan Williams
- 2.10pm-2.55pm Karolina Reu
- 3.20pm-4.05pm Pear
Ronan Williams is a 15 year old singer from Norfolk.
Karolina Reu performed for us in as the Queen in A Kind Of Magic Flute in the Music for Youth Proms in 2019. She will delight us with her light opera/soprano arias, songs from musical and light pop songs.
Pear are an acoustic duo from Norfolk
Find out more about Head Out, Not Home
Access Creative College is a champion of grassroots music talent, always looking to showcase amazing future headliners that hone their skills within their centres. To celebrate this year’s Latitude, ACC Norwich is inviting the local community to experience this year’s acts before they play the festival.
This July, Latitude opens its gates once more from 21st to 24th July, as part of the UK’s world-renowned festival season, filling Henham Park in Suffolk with music lovers taking in a packed lineup of world-class musicians across multiple stages.
Access Creative College Norwich (ACC) has a longstanding partnership with Latitude festival, each year bringing some of the freshest and best musical talent from the local area to this important event on the festival calendar, via the ACC curated, family friendly Inbetweeners stage.
ACC alumni that have played on the Inbetweeners stage in the past include Ed Sheeran, Beth McCarthy and Let’s Eat Grandma. Often, alumni go on to main stages at the festival with this year’s edition seeing Nilüfer Yanya, Lozeak and Nova Twins high up on the lineup.
On Tuesday 12th July from 12:00 until 15:00, Latitude acts from ACC Norwich will take to the stage at their centre on Magdalen Street for a free ‘First Look Latitude’ event and the local Norwich community is invited to attend- including your Year 10 and Year 11 pupils! Go along, show these bright, new local artists some support and celebrate grassroots musical talent!
There’s also free food and advice sessions for young musicians!
Artists on the First Look Latitude lineup include Millie Barrett, Kyle Adams (The Marijanovic), Afraid of Ghosts and Sebbuku.
Sign up for First Look Latitude here
First Look Latitude is one of a number of opportunities throughout the year to see future headliners before anyone else. Music fans are encouraged to follow ACC Norwich on Instagram @accesscreativecollegenorwich or visit accesscreative.ac.uk for event listings and to keep up to date on the amazing talent that pass through their doors.
Afternoon rehearsal at CNS for Britten Sinfonia with Pete Letanka: SIDE BY SIDE (Part of Norfolk & Norwich Festival).
A musical journey from sea to city featuring local young musicians alongside the world-class players of Britten Sinfonia. Throughout the day, small ensembles will appear across Norfolk in a creative trail of free live performances, culminating with a massed, open-air concert in Chapelfield Gardens, featuring the world premiere of Time and Tide, a new work specially composed for the occasion by Pete Letanka.
Venue: St Peter Mancroft
Times of classes: 6.30 – 9pm
Adjudicator: Jessica O’Leary
E1: STRING ENSEMBLES JUNIOR STRINGS
Norwich Training Strings
E2: STRING ENSEMBLES INTERMEDIATE STRINGS
Norwich Suzuki Group
Norwich String Ensemble
CNS String Group
Ends approx. 7.30pm
15 min Break
7.45pm approx.
E3: STRING ENSEMBLES SENIOR STRING ENSEMBLE
Norwich High School Senior String Quartet
NSG Violin Quartet
Norwich Suzuki Group
Norfolk County Strings Ends
9pm approx.
