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Nottingham Musical Theatre Associates
What is Nottingham Musical Theatre Associates?
Nottingham Musical Theatre Associates is an exciting programme held in Nottingham at MADD College.*
*not affiliated with MADD College in any way
What does the programme involve?
The Nottingham Musical Theatre Associates has been designed and is led by Graeme Pickering.
Graeme is passionate about working with students who wish to gain additional Musical Theatre training at a high level.
The programme consists of 10 sessions (once a month on the last Sunday of each month) and within each session, students will intensively train in key disciplines which are at the heart of Musical Theatre;
- -a jazz Dance Technique class
- -an ensemble singing class with a highly experienced Musical Director (including harmony work & singing techniques with piano accompaniment) and
- -a fully integrated Song and Dance workshop, combining the skills required to become a true triple threat.
How old do you have to be to apply for Nottingham Musical Theatre Associates?
Applications are accepted from students from aged 8 – 18 years. The programme is split into three age groups;
- -Juniors
- -Intermediate
- -Seniors
Is there anything else I should know?
This associates programme is elite MT training designed to be an addition to the fantastic training provided at their local dance/stage schools. The monthly sessions will build a student’s confidence and encourages them to step outside their comfort zones. The programme offers advice to students and parents wishing to continue on to vocational training and also teaches the audition techniques necessary to gain places at top conservatoires, colleges and universities across the UK and overseas.
How do I apply?
To apply online for September 2022, visit https://www.graemepickering.com/application-form-for-associates
How often does this associates programme train?
Nottingham Musical Theatre Associates will meet one Sunday a month, 10am - 6pm (time dependent on allocated group but in blocks of 3-4 hours), for 10 months a year. 2022/2023 schedule will be as follows:
Sunday 25th September 2022
Sunday 30th October 2022
Sunday 13th November 2022
Sunday 29th January 2023
Sunday 26th February 2023
Sunday 26th March 2023
Sunday 23rd April 2023
Sunday 21st May 2023
Sunday 25th June 2023
Sunday 30th July 2023
6 Reviews on “Nottingham Musical Theatre Associates”
My daughter has just signed up for her third year with Graeme. The programme is absolutely outstanding. Graeme and his team are friendly, welcoming and truly professional. The quality of the training is excellent with technical input in a fun environment that both challenges all abilities but also empowers and values each individual. Communication is clear and timely. An incredibly good value and enjoyable experience. She loves every second and I couldn’t ask for more.
This will be my daughters 3rd year with NMTA and I cannot praise it highly enough! . Both graeme & John offer such a fantastic opportunity for inspiring dancers and singers to come together and train in a highly professional environment. It really is the best musical theatre programme in the Midlands!
My daughter Lily has loved her first year at NMT and she’s thrilled to be going back in a more senior class for her second year. Great singing and dancing tuition.
Fantastic associates programme for anyone considering Musical Theatre.
My daughter has been a part of NMTA since it began. She had been to many of Graeme’s classes over the years so jumped at the chance to be in this associates. Each session is engaging and full of fun as well as learning . Would 100% recommend.
My daughter has been with NMTA for 2 years and really enjoys it . We have really seen an improvement in her jazz and MT technique and would love a 3rd year however she’s moving to college and won’t be able to fit it in . But I would highly recommend Graeme and NMTA
My daughter is attending her final training session with Nottingham Musical Theatre Associates today as she’s moving away to start her professional musical theatre training in September. I can’t thank Graeme Pickering and his team enough for the training she has received over the last couple of years as a Senior Associate. I have no doubt that NMTA gave her the experience and confidence to help her with the performing arts/dance college audition process. Graeme’s monthly workshops have been the highlight of each month & I know she will miss them but remember them fondly for years to come! The NMTA programme has provided her with professional training outside of her weekly syllabus classes in a friendly, fun & supportive environment. Thanks for everything Graeme c