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November 2012

River City Saxes

St Matthew’s Church, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1DL
www.rivercitysaxes.com
Bob Lowdell (soprano), Noelle Sasportas (alto), Martyn Thomas (tenor), Chris Hooker (baritone) Lunchtime concert Admission free info@rivercitysaxes.com
1st Nov 2012, 1.10 p.m.

Saxophone Sessions

St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3PL
www.packapunch.co.uk/workshops
A workshop sessions to develop ensemble playing skills and have fun with good music written specifically for saxes. Tel: 01473 726426 info@packapunch.co.uk
3rd Nov 2012, 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Sax Assault in concert

Turner Sims Concert Hall, Salisbury Road, Southampton
www.sarahheard.co.uk
Come and witness the raw energy and virtuosity of nine of the UK’s leading saxophonists backed by rhythm section. 02380 595151 www.turnersims.co.uk 07779 927613 sarah@sarahheard.co.uk
3rd Nov 2012, 7.30 p.m.

Exploring the music of Andy Scott

Turner Sims Concert Hall, Salisbury Road, Southampton
www.turnersims.co.uk
Sessions will run for two hours and will either cover original wind band compositions or music from Andy Scott’s Sax Assault. Work with Andy on his emerging repertoire for wind band (open to all brass, wind and percussion players grade three and above) or with Rob Buckland on the current Sax Assault repertoire. Tickets: £5 01962 857275 Winchester Cathedral Box office 07779 927613 Sarah Heard sarah@sarahheard.co.uk
3rd Nov 2012

Rico Reserve Mouthpiece Launch

Dawkes Music, Reform Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8BT
www.dawkes.co.uk
Rico will be launching their new Reserve Bb clarinet mouthpiece on the 5th November at Dawkes Music. The event will be hosted by Lee Livengood of the Utah Symphony Orchestra and feature: A Presentation on the concept and main features of the new mouthpiece Mouthpiece demonstration by Lee, including a blind test comparison The chance to test mouthpieces & receive one to one advice
5th Nov 2012, 12.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m.

Apollo Saxophone Quartet

Brighton College
The Apollo Saxophone Quartet will perform a programme of commissions selected from their 25 year history, including a selection of works with silent film.
7th Nov 2012

Cuillin Sound - Sarah Watts (clarinets), Lynda Coffin (flute), Laurence Perkins (bassoon)

Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
www.cuillinsoundmusic.co.uk
Programme of music by Lorenzo, Poulenc, John Ruskin, and a new suite of Scottish folk music played to a film of incredible Hebridean photographs. Free admission
7th Nov 2012, 1.00 p.m.

Darkwood Clarinet Quartet

Maldon United Reformed Church, Maldon, Essex
Lunchtime concert Tel: 01245 355227 johncox128@hotmail.com
8th Nov 2012, 1.00 p.m.

The Benslow Symphonic Band

Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB
www.benslowmusic.org
John Edney and Les Lake team up once more to take charge of the Benslow Symphonic Band. You can enjoy a weekend of genuine band music, exploring repertoire old and new and getting to grips with issues like balance and dynamics. We welcome woodwind, saxophone, brass and percussionists on this infectiously enjoyable course. There might be some sectional work, but there will certainly be a celebratory play-through of what we’ve learned on the final day. You must be able to sight-read reasonably well and to be a fluent player, able to hold your own line confidently. Fees: residential £235, non residential £190 Tel: 01462 459446 info@benslowmusic.org
9th - 11th Nov 2012

Cambridge Jazz day with Alan Barnes

St Faiths School, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 8AG
www.acefoundation.org.uk/courses
Play with Britain’s much loved saxophonist Alan Barnes, twice voted BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. Meet and play with top performers and teachers, play in a full jazz ensemble and listen to a demonstration concert. There is an end of day concert for friends and family. open to players of all ages with an interest in jazz Tel: 01223 839399
11th Nov 2012, 9.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Luca Luciano (clarinet) and Paolo Losi (piano)

St Mary’s Church, Hemel Hampstead, HP1 3AF
Programme to include original compositions by Luciano from the album Neapolis and rearrangements of music by Puccini, Vivaldi, Gershwin and Frank Churchill. Free admission 01442 265272
13th Nov 2012, 12.30 p.m.

Stand Up - music for saxophone and electronics

Stowe School,Stowe, Buckingham
www.saxsaxsax.com
Gerard McChrystal (saxophone)
14th Nov 2012

Big Band Weekend

Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB
www.benslowmusic.org
A great chance to meet like-minded musicians with a love of that unique big band sound. A wide range of repertoire, both original and arranged, under the expert guidance of Paul Eshelby and Nick Care will be covered. Expect a balanced ensemble of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, plus guitar, bass guitar, double bass and a drummer, and you’ll need to be of at least intermediate standard to fit in well. Fees: residential £235, non residential £190 Tel: 01462 459446 info@benslowmusic.org
16th - 18th Nov 2012

JaZZ77

St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3PL
www.packapunch.co.uk/workshops
A jazz workshop led by Tony Radford for front line instruments with a professional rhythm section. Spend the day getting inside some jazz standards and other tunes from across the repertoire. Fee: £35 Tel: 01473 726426 info@packapunch.co.uk
17th Nov 2012, 10.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Timothy Orpen (clarinet), Alison Farr (piano)

Cliffe Building, Sussex Downs College, Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XH
www.nyslewes.org.uk
Nicholas Yonge Society Programme of music by Finzi, Mozart, Schumann, Weber and Brahms.
23rd Nov 2012, 7.45 p.m.

Ionian Clarinet Choir

Christ Church, St Albans Rd, Watford, WD24 5BD
www.ionianclarinetchoir.co.uk
Concert in aid of Watford Peace Hospice Clarinet Cocktail, with music by Mozart, Elgar, Joplin and Glenn Miller.
24th Nov 2012, 7.45 p.m.

Single Reed Day

Haileybury College, Hertford Heath, Hertford, SG13 7NU
The 2012 Clarinet & Saxophone Society Single Reed Day. Two events in one! ~ Trade Exhibition ~ Non-stop playing. Two course lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket price.
25th Nov 2012

Janet Myatt’s introduction to Wind Chamber Music

Benslow Music, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB
www.benslowmusic.org
Janet Myatt introduces players, who might come as individuals or as newly established ensembles, to one-to-a-part playing in groups of matching abilities. Minimum standard expected is grade three and to be a reasonable sight reader. Fees: residential £295, non residential £230 Tel: 01462 459446 info@benslowmusic.org
26th - 29th Nov 2012

Gary Smulyan Masterclass

sax.co.uk, Brooklands Park, Farningham Rd, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2JD
www.sax.co.uk/home.htm
Expect to be dazzled by Gary who will be brandishing his baritone, performing with a local pro rhythm section, and also answering your questions. If time and numbers permit he will work with any participants who bring their horns (doesn’t have to be Bari!) - if you have a Standard that you are working on and wish to play, please bring your sax and Gary will try and fit you in towards the end of the clinic.
27th Nov 2012, 7.00 p.m.

Winter Saxes

Benslow Music, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB
www.benslowmusic.org
Gerard’s and Neil’s lively winter course proved very popular last year, so book early to avoid disappointment. As usual you’ll play in ensembles ranging from quartets to a whole saxophone choir, and there will also be master classes and technique clinics. Although pre-formed quartets are very welcome, no previous experience of ensemble playing is necessary. Gerard provides music, but you can also bring your own. Once again, please help us if you are in a pre-formed group by booking for the entire group at once. And please let us know what size(s) of instrument you intend to bring. Fees: Resident 235 Non Resident £190 Tel: 01462 459446 info@benslowmusic.org
30th Nov - 2nd Dec 2012

Cuillin Sound - Sarah Watts (clarinets), Lynda Coffin (flute), Laurence Perkins (bassoon)

Seaford Music Society, Crossway Church, Steyne Road, Seaford
www.cuillinsoundmusic.co.uk
Programme of music by Lorenzo, Poulenc, John Ruskin, and a new suite of Scottish folk music played to a film of incredible Hebridean photographs.
30th Nov 2012, 7.45 p.m.