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The Evolution Of Clarinet & Saxophone Magazine

  • 1976
  • 1987
  • 1998
  • 2008
  • 2016

  • 1976

    Launched in 1976, our humble magazine was known back then as CASS News with our first editor Paul Harvey. Who knew at the time this would lead to the 60-page content-rich magazine we know and love today.

  • 1987

    Our first ever A4 format magazine with a feature cover of Paul Sargeant with his vast collection of single reed instruments.

  • 1998

    The magazine has a facelift with a new design and a new editor. The magazine has grown to around 50 pages.

  • 2008

    Editor Richard Edwards has evolved the magazine into a 60-page with a striking and modern cover style

  • 2016

    CASSGB celebrates its 40th birthday, with new editor Chris Walters refining the format of the Clarinet & Saxophone magazine we know today.

Volume 48 Number 3

Autumn 2023

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In our latest issue

ClarEquality
Dr Sarah Watts and other prominent musicians who are female, disabled, LGBTQIA+ and colleagues of colour speak out about their experiences in the music industry
Sarah Watts

Musical Collaboration
CASSGB’s new president, on working with composers
Naomi Sullivan

All together now
Nigel Wood shares his wisdom on running massed single-reed ensembles
Nigel Wood

Prepared to perform
Stage fright is normal – but avoidable, with good forward planning
Clive Ashwin

Saxophone Beginner
Catherine Smith explores the upper and lower registers of the alto sax, and learns an unconventional way of making a low note
Catherine Smith

All Issues

Autumn 2023

Volume 48 Number 3

Summer 2023

Volume 48 Number 2

Spring 2023

Volume 48 Number 1

Winter 2022

Volume 47 Number 4

Autumn 2022

Volume 47 Number 3

Summer 2022

Volume 47 Number 2

Spring 2022

Volume 47 Number 1

Winter 2021

Volume 46 Number 4

Autumn 2021

Volume 46 Number 3

Summer 2021

Volume 46 Number 2

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All our members receive the quarterly Clarinet & Saxophone magazine, featuring:

  • Interviews with international soloists (John Harle, Eugene Rousseau, Julian Bliss, Rob Buckland, Basil Tschaikov), session musicians (Phil Todd, Scott Robinson), Jazz musicians (Bob Mintzer, Trish Clowes, Andy Sheppard), composers (Sally Beamish, Andy Scott, Ian Stewart), and the best of up-and-coming British talent
  • An on-going series on the clarinet sections of our major orchestras
  • Articles on technique and repertoire
  • Information on making and repairing instruments
  • Reports on all the major clarinet and saxophone events in Great Britain

Each edition includes:

  • Latest News.
  • Reviews of concerts, CDs, sheet music, and products.
  • ‘Where Can I Play’.
  • Classified Ads.
  • Quizzes.
  • Events calendar – the single most extensive calendar of single-reed events available.
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