The 2025 Spring issue of the Clarinet and Saxophone Magazine includes Dr. Katia Beaugeais’ account of Elise Hall’s influence on the saxophone repertoire as well as a look back at the very first issue of CASSGB magazine from 1976.
The Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain was founded in 1976 for the benefit of anyone with an interest in these instruments and the music playable on them (which increasingly means just about anything!).
Our Mission: To encourage, in any way the Society sees fit, the enjoyment, appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the instruments of the clarinet and saxophone families and the music playable on them.
We are very proud to be an organisation for everyone, young or old, keen amateur, student or celebrated soloist, from Great Britain or abroad. We know that everyone who joins will be looking for something slightly different from the Society, and this is reflected in the breadth of our quarterly Clarinet & Saxophone magazine and the range of events we run, from soloist and chamber competitions, to play days, repair workshops, and conferences. Our aim is the promotion of the clarinet and saxophone across Great Britain and the fostering of a sense of community among all those who play these instruments. CASS believes passionately in keeping the arts in a prominent place in contemporary society, and in these challenging times we hope to be among those to support the arts that they might be there for all to enjoy in the future. With this in mind, we offer funding for events and new works.
Scotland
April 4, 2025
12:00am to 11:59pm
A weekend of music-making on our residential saxophone course in the heart of Scotland. Tutors: Mike Brogan and Catherine Evison This saxophone course is a relaxed, informal way to explore new music and meet other like-minded players, under the expert...
Scotland
April 19, 2025
6:30pm to 9:00pm
NYOS Development Spring Concert 2025 Join us as our Music Director conducts the NYOS Development orchestra for the first time. This exciting programme features beautiful orchestral depictions of landscapes from Bohemia to Sussex by Smetana and Avril Coleridge Taylor, alongside...
North West
April 27
All Day Event
BRITISH CLARINET ENSEMBLE COME AND PLAY DAY With guest conductor Rob Buckland. Parts are not sent in advance, so you need to be prepared to sightread on the day. You should be Grade 6 or above to get the most...
London
May 2 @ 6:30 pm
All Day Event
SAXOPHONE CELEBRATION Saxophonists and ROSL Prizewinners including Sarah Markham, Gerard McChrystal, Amy Dickson, Sarah Field, Jonathan Radford and Huw Wiggin unite for this very special celebration of the saxophone. Royal Over-Seas League, London 020 7408 0214, rosl.org.uk
London
July 16, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Emma Johnson and the virtuoso players of her Orchestra for the Environment close this vibrant celebration of the natural world with the clarinettist and composer’s Tree of Life. Inspired by her lifelong love of nature, the piece sends a message...
Scotland
July 28, 2025
10:00am to 5:00pm
Led by Andrew Somerville and Lewis Banks, this summer school is for young saxophonists aged 12 – 18 who would like to spend an intensive week developing their solo and ensemble performance skills. This five-day course aims to enhance the...
Are looking to find a play day or a concert? Are you keen to see what’s events are going on in the clarinet and saxophone world? Here you will find events, summer schoo...
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CASSGB Playday 2024 returns to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on 20th October. Over 100 clarinet and saxophone players from all over the UK will gather for a day of performances, ...
ClarinetFest® 2024 will take place in Dublin, Ireland, July 31–August 4. The Artistic Leadership Team of Jason Alder, Peter Cigleris, and Sarah Watts is programming a festival ...
We have an excellent sheet music library that is free for CASSGB members. All you've got to do is pay for the postage. We have only thousands of items ranging from solo clarinet or saxophone to large ensembles.
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