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2025
December 12th – 15th Festive and Intensive Ensembles and individual help. Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Intermediate Levels
December 12th – 16th Add on an extra day of even more intensive 1 : 1 Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Intermediate Levels
2026
Chedington, Dorset
January 9th – 12th 2026 Flutes 321 or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
January 12th – 15th 2026 Flutes 321 or Clarinet/Saxophone 321
Upper Seagry, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire
January 23rd – 26th 2026 Intermediate to Advanced Flute Ensembles and Workshops
January 26th – 29th 2026 . 5: 4: 3 : 2 : 1 ensembles, workshop, clinic and solos.
January 30th – February 2nd 2026 5:4 :3:2:1 Flute workshop with small ensembles
February 2nd – 5th 2026 Woodwind Workshop Flute/Clarinet/Saxophones combined. Intermediate level.
Church Stretton, Shropshire,UK
February 27th – March 2nd. Advanced Flute Ensembles or 1 : 1 Clarinet/Saxophone
March 2nd – 5th Advanced mixed ensemble workshop with 6 players 2 tutors
Eardisland, Herefordshire
Woodwind Workshop with Nick and Julie From basics to beyond …
March 20th – 23rd stay 3 or 6 nights
March 23rd – 26th stay 3 or 6 nights
For late starters, lapsed learners and those needing a boost.
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Workshop/Ensembles
Mixed ensembles, Trios, Duos, Solos ( if you wish ) and 1 : 1 help.
All elements covered.
Tone, technique, breathing etc … rhythm reading, style and “nerve removal” !
April 25th – May 1st
A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends
Church Stretton
June 12th – 15th 3 nights Flute Bespoke 3 2 1 or Clarinet Ensembles
June 15th – 18th 3 nights Flute Ensembles or Clarinet 1 : 1
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk
July17th – July 22nd International Students’ Course
July 22nd – 25th. Bespoke 3 : 2 : 1 Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Trios, Duets, Solos and 1 : 1 Stay for 6 nights by combining Courses 2 and 3
July 25th – July 28th Upgrade your Playing Level -Woodwind Clinic. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone. Stay for 6 nights by combining Courses 2 and 3
July 29th – August 2nd Advanced Saxophone Sextet
August 2nd – 6th. Flute Ensembles/Workshops or Saxophone/Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1
Eardisland
September 4th – 7th. Flute Quartets/Quintets
September 7th – 10th Flute Quartets/Quintets
Italy, Arsicci, Tuscany
September 30th – October 6th 6 nights A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends
Church Stretton
October 16th – 19th 4321 coached quartets, trios, duets and solos if you wish.
October 19th – 22nd 4321 coached quartets, trios, duets and solos if you wish.
Sugnall Hall, Staffordshire
October 27th – 30th Woodwind Workshop
November 20th – 23rd Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
November 23rd – 26th Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
Courses in 2025
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December 12th – 15th
Festive Intensive – Ensembles and individual help
starts at 18.00 with a session followed by dinner and ends at 11.30
December 12th – 16th
Festive Intensive with an additional day and night of 1 : 1
starts at 11.45 on 15th and ends at 13.00 on 16th before lunch
Luxury Accommodation with ensuite or non ensuite rooms and spacious rehearsal/living areas.
maximum 5/6 places for flute, clarinet, saxophone
Join together for some festive favourites and other seasonal classics that Nick has arranged.
In addition, we will have some more unusual content such as Manfredini’s Baroque Christmas Concerto and an arrangement of an aria from Bach’s Christmas oratorio.
From traditional arrangements… Bach to Broadway and beyond.
There will also be the opportunity for individual help and solo opportunities with accompaniment.
Stay for an extra 24 hours for some intensive 1 : 1
maximum 4 places for flute/clarinet or saxophone
(our festive course in December 2020)
The course begins at 18.00 on December 12th and ends on 15th if staying for 3 nights or 16th if you choose for an additional, extra intensive day and night!
All meals included from Dinner on the first evening to Breakfast on the last morning
Please ask for shared car possibilities or public transport
The beautiful village of Eardisland is set on the banks of the River Arrow and is a picturesque location for a peaceful holiday. With local pubs, tea rooms and a community store selling local produce which is set within the dovecote, this quaint village has everything you will need. A variety of birdlife can be found around the river which makes this a charming place to stay. Close by, the picturesque village of Weobley, once voted one of the top ten places to live in England, has many timber-framed buildings, and excellent facilities including a village shop, local pubs and the renowned Jules restaurant. Hay-on-Wye, the town of books, is within easy reach as are medieval Ludlow, the cathedral city of Hereford with its medieval bridge spanning the River Wye, Mappa Mundi world map and Chained Library. The magnificent Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park also make a great day out. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside including Offa’s Dyke and the Golden Valley, this is an excellent location for walking and cycling trails as well as sampling wonderful local produce at a local cheese factory, vineyard and cider farms.
Eardisland, Hereford Course 1
December 12th - 15thCourse 1 +
December 12th - 16th
number of nights
including accommodation and all meals + tuition3 nights 4 nights
Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite 659 759
Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom 629 729
Twin share ensuite 559 659
Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player. All meals included 195 225
2026
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Court Farm Gallery
Course 1: January 9th – 12th, 2026. 3 nights
Flute 321 or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
The chance for lots of attention working in a smaller musical unit. Solos and 1 : 1 help included, if you wish.
Course starts at 18.00 on 9th January and ends by 11.30 on 12th
Course 2: January 12th – 15th, 2026. 3 nights
Flutes 321 or Clarinet/Saxophone 321 Small ensembles and 1 : 1 help
The chance for lots of attention working in a smaller musical unit. Solos and 1 : 1 help included, if you wish.
Course starts at 18.00 on 12th January and ends by 11.30 on 15th
This stylish contemporary barn conversion nestles on a hill with extensive views over 3 counties, Dorset, Somerset and Devon. Situated on a 60-acre farm, the sheep graze old pasture, water meadows and wooded ravines and a popular 300 year old pub is 100m stroll from the farm gate. The surrounding countryside offers popular walks such as the ‘Parrett trail’ and ‘Monarchs way’ and the nearby pretty town of Beaminster (4.5 miles) boasts good restaurants, artisan shops, local produce and is host to festivals celebrating the arts. National Trust Mapperton, Montecute and Forde Abbey are all within easy reach, and are favourite Jane Austen and Thomas Hardy film locations. The historic towns of Bridport and Dorchester are both close by and hold markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The spectacular Jurassic coast is within 12 miles where fossil hunters, boat trips, beaches and fishing await, as well as the seaside towns of West Bay and Lyme Regis.
Court Gallery, Dorset Course 1 or 2 1 and 2 double course
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive 6 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 699 1290
Daily rate full course £485
Daily rate £195 each day minimum 2 days
Partner sharing room with player £195 for 3 nights full board. £390 for 6 nights full board.
Upper Seagry, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire
January 23rd – February 6th 2025
4 consecutive courses
4 courses in total
Each Course starts at 18.00 and ends at 11.30
with
Julie Wright ARCM. LGSM. B. Ed Hons
and Nicholas Foster GRNCM
Stay in this beautifully presented house on an organic farm in Upper Seagry, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
We also have access to a two bedroomed cottage on the estate
All double/twin bedrooms with private/ensuite bathrooms
Wiltshire 1
January 23rd – 26th 3 nights
Intermediate/Advanced Flute Ensembles Playing Course 5:4:3:2:1
All Intermediate – Advanced adult flute players welcome.
Participants must be secure readers.
Coached Ensembles in workshop based sessions and the opportunity to play solos if you wish.
The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost.
We have over 300 unique arrangements for flute ensembles, many of which are orchestral arrangements – Mahler, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi, Vivaldi etc.
Piccolo, Flute, Alto and Bass parts.
Schedule from 9.30 – 13.00 and 16.30 – 19.30 with optional playing after dinner. Time to rehearse with others in between classes and a daily, informal soiree if you wish to perform what you have rehearsed.
Start time from 18.00 on 23rd January. End time 11.30 on 26th January
Stay for 6 nights with a 5% reduction
Courses 1,2,3,4.
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 699
Daily rate full course £485
Daily rate £195 each day minimum 2 days
Wiltshire 2
January 26th – 29th 3 nights
Quartet coaching : Small Flute Ensembles and Workshop/Clinic
Upgrade your playing level and increase your performance confidence
Ensembles with Julie playing and leading
Quartets, Trios, Duets and Solos with piano accompaniment
Clinic sessions to help with tone, technique, tips and tricks.
Intermediate level flutes
Start time 18.00 on January 26th End Time 11.30 on January 29th
Courses 1,2,3,4.
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 699
Daily rate full course £485
Daily rate £195 each day minimum 2 days
Wiltshire 3
January 30th – February 2nd 3 nights
5 : 4 : 3 : 2 : 1 Flute Workshop/Ensembles and Clinic Course
Julie will cover all aspects of your playing within a small ensemble playing situation and will focus on any particular areas that need special attention.
Quintets, Quartets, Trios, Duets, Solos and Tone/Technique etc
An intensive course aimed at your exact playing level.
The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost.
Start time 18.00 on January 30th End Time 11.30 on February 2nd
Courses 1,2,3,4.
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 699
Daily rate full course £485
Daily rate £195 each day minimum 2 days
Wiltshire 4
February 2nd – 5th 3 nights
Woodwind Workshop for Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone- Intermediate levels
A workshop based course including tone, technique, breathing, articulation and intonation.
Small group learning sessions throughout the morning with a break after lunch for a walk, chat or some practice. Play again from 4.30 – 7pm
This is a comprehensive, small group based, developmental course aimed at Intermediate levels of player. The numbers are kept small with two tutors to guarantee maximum attention; especially useful for those unable to have regular tuition. Don’t worry if this is your first course; we are completely sympathetic to your needs and adjust our teaching accordingly
A “check up” course to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with Tone, Technique, Breathing, Articulation, Dynamics + Repertoire and for those needing a refresher ‘back to basics’ few days.
Both Julie and Nick are quick to analyse and diagnose which makes for rapid trouble shooting, problem solving and smooth progress.
Workshop style sessions, 1 : 1 help, ensemble coaching with parts written to suit your individual level and demonstration classes focusing on the basic elements of each instrument,
practice structure and techniques, performance styles and how to gain confidence/nerve removal…….we can help with everything!
The numbers will be kept at 7/8 (with 2 tutors) depending on instrument combinations.
There will be daily opportunities to play solos with piano accompaniment. Make these as easy and manageable or as challenging as you wish.
We can assist you to read notation more fluently and to develop a secure understanding of rhythms.
Our aim is to help you to enjoy your playing and to achieve that much desired improvement based on secure foundations.
Start time 18.00 on February 2nd. End Time 11.30 on February 5th
Courses 1,2,3,4.
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 699
Daily rate full course £485
Daily rate £195 each day minimum 2 days
February 27th – March 2nd
March 2nd – 5th
Start time 18.00 End Time 11.30 after a final session
Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board
All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
Train Station nearby
Course 1
February 27th – March 2nd
Advanced flute ensembles with Julie playing/leading
Suits diploma level and teachers
Course 2
March 2nd – 5th
Advanced Mixed Ensemble Workshop
Quintets, Quartets, Trios, Duets and Solos
and a complete makeover of your playing !
6 places only with 2 tutors playing/leading
Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
Single, Double or Twin accommodation with Full Board
All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
Start Time 18.00. End Time 11.30 after a final session
Church Stretton
3 nights fully inclusive of tuition, all meals and accommodation
ROOM TYPE Full Board
Double room ensuite 669
Double room with private bathroom on same corridor 639
Twin ensuite 579
Eardisland, Herefordshire
March 20th – 26th stay 3 or 6 nights
2 consecutive courses
Woodwind Workshop with Nick and Julie
Woodwind Workshop with Nick and Julie From basics to beyond …
March 20th – 23rd stay 3 or 6 nights
March 23rd – 26th stay 3 or 6 nights
For late starters, lapsed learners and those needing a boost.
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Workshop/Ensembles
Mixed ensembles, Trios, Duos, Solos ( if you wish ) and 1 : 1 help.
All elements covered.
Tone, technique, breathing etc … rhythm reading, style and “nerve removal” !
Maximum 5/6 places
Please ask about appropriate playing level and we will direct you to the correct dates
Luxury Accommodation with ensuite or non ensuite rooms and spacious rehearsal/living areas.
maximum 5/6 places
Each course starts at 18.00 and ends at 11.30
All meals included from Dinner on the first evening to Breakfast on the last morning
Please ask for shared car possibilities or public transport
Eardisland, Hereford Course 1
March 20th - 23rdCourse 2
March 23rd - 26th
number of nights
including accommodation and all meals + tuition3 nights 3 nights
Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite 669 669
Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom 639 639
Twin share ensuite 539 539
Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player. All meals included 195 195
Guiaes, nr Vila Real, Douro region, Portugal
Course 1 April 25th – May 1st 6 nights. Flutes, Saxophones and Clarinets
nearest airport is Porto, which is served daily by many international carriers and then share a rental car with others for the 70 minute drive to the estate.
A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends.
April 25th Arrive from 16.00
until
May 1st. Depart after an early 8.00 breakfast
6 nights
Join us at this stunning property, which is set in a working vineyard with unique and spectacular views over the Douro region …
The entire house is ours to enjoy and has been recently refurbished so that 10 ensuite bedrooms/bathrooms, as well as various living, dining and rehearsal spaces, fitness room and an outdoor pool are offered.
Everything is included. Off street, secure parking. Wifi throughout the house
Towels and bed linen from Zara Home also provided
Schedule
Arrive after 16.00 on 25th April to settle in and have tea/coffee/wine snacks. Playing session at 18.00 and then dinner at 19.30.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Breakfast at 8.45 Session 9.30 until 12.30
Light Lunch at 1.00 Free afternoon
Playing session at 16.30 Evening soiree at 18.30
Dinner at 19.45
Except Tuesday
Breakfast at 8.45 Session 9.30 – 11.30
Free for the rest of the day to explore
Session at 17.30 Dinner at 19.45
Playing
All levels of players are welcome and Nick writes the parts to suit.
We will aim to do both clarinet and saxophone ensembles and mixed group work, too.
Please bring a solo or two to play at our informal soiree each day. We will have the keyboard with us.
Food
Creative cooking is our signature style so mealtimes are to be looked forward to and enjoyed!
Breakfast : Cereal, Yoghurt, Fruit, Toast etc.
A light Lunch of soup, bread and cheese
Full Evening Meal
Coffees & Teas etc. available throughout the day.
Vila Real is the local large university town and home to major supermarkets such as Lidl, Aldi, Intermarche, Spar and a Leclerc hypermarket.
Portugal
course begins at 16.00. Ends after breakfast on the final day.Portugal
April 25th - May 1st
6 nights
Full board except Tuesday when there is no lunch
Twin/Double ensuite for 2 players sharing £1135 per person
Private room ensuite for single occupancy £1345
Non playing partners £445 for 6 nights
June 12th – 15th & 15th – 18th
Stay 3 or 6 nights
Course 1 : June 12th – 15th
Flute 3:2:1 Course with workshop sessions, 1 : 1 help
Trios, Duets and Solos and a complete makeover of your playing ! 2/3 places only
Intermediate + Flute Ensembles and workshop
Workshop based sessions with plenty of playing to enjoy. Technique sessions are also included each day.
Start time 18.00 on June 12th. End Time 11.30 on June 15th
Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board. All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
Course 2 : June 15th – 18th
Flute Ensembles Quartets and Quintets Full
Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board.All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
Start Time 18.00. End Time 11.30
Travel by car or train to Church Stretton
Church Stretton
June 20263 nights fully inclusive of tuition, all meals and accommodation
ROOM TYPE Full Board
Double room ensuite 679
Double room with private bathroom on same corridor 649
Twin share ensuite 579 per player
Non playing partner sharing a room with playing partner £65 per night £195 total full board.
Earls Hall, Cockfield nr. Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
our 17th year at this venue
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- Earls Hall
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- The Gardens
Our favourite summer retreat and the 17th year at this lovely venue in the Suffolk countryside. A beautiful old country house set in its own grounds with orchard and vegetable garden surrounded by miles of arable farmlands and ancient woods. Approximately 3 miles from historic Lavenham and 5 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. Many local walks and cycle routes. Perfect for that summer retreat. Partners welcome. There are no ensuites at this venue but bathrooms very near to the bedrooms. Accommodation ranges from private double or single, very large twin share or a downstairs room with single bed. Please link to see cost of each type.
July 17th – 22nd. Suffolk 1, Students
UK International Student Summer Music Camp
Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder …. – ages 10 – 17
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- Sitting Room
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- The Dining Room
July 22nd – 25th Suffolk 2, Adults
Stay for 6 mights by combining courses 2 and 3
Bespoke 3 : 2 : 1
Individual sessions, duets and trios with Julie and Nick
This course caters for your exact level of playing, aims to boost your performance skills and sort out everything on the way!
Course starts at 18.00 on July 22nd and ends at 11.00 on 25th
Suffolk 2
Bespoke 1:1 Full board/TuitionFlute/Clarinet/Saxophone
1 : 1
July 23rd- 26th
3 nightsSuffolk 2 and Suffolk 3
6 nights
Single 699 5% discount for 6 nights
July 25th – July 28th Suffolk 3, Adults
Woodwind Clinic
Stay for 6 mights by combining courses 2 and 3
A “check up” course to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with Tone, Technique, Breathing, Articulation, Dynamics + Repertoire and for those needing a refresher ‘back to basics’ few days. Both Julie and Nick are quick to analyse and diagnose which makes for rapid trouble shooting, problem solving and smooth progress.
Workshop style sessions, 1 : 1 help, ensemble coaching with parts written to suit your individual level and demonstration classes focusing on the basic elements of each instrument, practice structure and techniques, performance styles and how to gain confidence/nerve removal…….we cover everything!
We can assist you to read notation more fluently and to develop a secure understanding of rhythms. Our aim is to help you to enjoy your playing and to achieve that much desired improvement based on secure foundations.
Course starts at 18.00 on 25th and ends at 11.00 on July 28th
3 nights or stay 6 nights for courses 2 and 3.
Play music, eat good home cooking and meet like-minded others in the beautiful setting of Earls Hall with its wonderful gardens.
Suffolk 3
Full Board and All Tuition
Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone. woodwind workshop
July 26th - 29th
3 nightsSuffolk 2 and 3
Double Course
6 nights
Single 679 5% discount for 6 nights
July 29th – August 2nd. Suffolk 4, Adults
N/A
August 2nd – 6th. Suffolk 5, Adults
Flute Workshop/Ensembles Course
A comprehensive workshop style course covering all aspects of your playing
4 nights or stay 8 nights when combined with course 4 which is a bespoke individual course.
Flute workshops and ensemble coaching with Julie : ensembles, tone, technique and repertoire sessions.
5/6 places Grade 8 minimum
Course starts at 18.00 on 2nd August. Course ends at 11.00 on 6th August
Suffolk 4/5
Full Board and all Tuition
Course 4
Saxophone Ensembles
July 30th- August 3rd
4 nightsCourse 4
Flutes 3:2:1
July 30th - August 3rd
4 nights
Course 5
Flute Ensembles
August 3rd - 7th
4 nightsCourse 5 Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
August 3rd - 7th
4 nightsCourse 4 and 5
Single 779 779 779 779 5% discount for 8 nights
very large Twin share for 2 players 699 per person 699 per person 699 per person 699 per person 5% discount for 8 nights
Timber Barn, Eardisland, Herefordshire UK
A Musical Holiday and Retreat 1 and 2
September 4th – 7th.
Hereford Retreat 1 : Flute Ensembles
Upgrade your playing
Advanced Level Coached Quartets/Quintets
Ensembles with Julie playing, leading or accompanying for Advanced Flutes
Partners and Friends Welcome
Hereford Retreat 2
September 7th – 10th
Upgrade your playin.
Coached Quartets/Quintets plus smaller ensembles when time.
Ensembles with Julie playing, leading or accompanying for Flutes of Intermediate+ level
Please ask about appropriate playing level and we will direct you to the correct dates
Luxury Accommodation with ensuite or non ensuite rooms and spacious rehearsal/living areas.
maximum 2 – 5 places depending on the course
Each course starts at 18.00 and ends at 11.30
All meals included from Dinner on the first evening to Breakfast on the last morning
Please ask for shared car possibilities or public transport
The beautiful village of Eardisland is set on the banks of the River Arrow and is a picturesque location for a peaceful holiday. With local pubs, tea rooms and a community store selling local produce which is set within the dovecote, this quaint village has everything you will need. A variety of birdlife can be found around the river which makes this a charming place to stay. Close by, the picturesque village of Weobley, once voted one of the top ten places to live in England, has many timber-framed buildings, and excellent facilities including a village shop, local pubs and the renowned Jules restaurant. Hay-on-Wye, the town of books, is within easy reach as are medieval Ludlow, the cathedral city of Hereford with its medieval bridge spanning the River Wye, Mappa Mundi world map and Chained Library. The magnificent Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park also make a great day out. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside including Offa’s Dyke and the Golden Valley, this is an excellent location for walking and cycling trails as well as sampling wonderful local produce at a local cheese factory, vineyard and cider farms.
Thank you for laying on such an enjoyable experience. The results of the course have been extraordinary….My playing has gone up a notch or two. JC
Eardisland, Hereford Course 1
September 4th - 7thCourse 2
September 7th - 10th Course 3
September 11th - 14th Course 4
September 14th - 17th
number of nights
including accommodation and all meals + tuition3 3 3 3
Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player 200 200 200 200
Twin share 579 per person 579 per person 579 per person 579 per person
Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom 629 629 629 (1150 6 nights) 629 (1150)
Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite 689 689 689( 1270 6 nights ) 669 (1270 )
Non resident player Full course including all meals and tuition 569 569 569 569
Italy
September 30th – October 6th 2026
Arsicci, Tuscany.
population 15 residents plus ourselves!
A secret gem of an area in Italy … nature at its best, yet within reach of Italian art, history, wine and culture
The ancient stones with podere Arsicci ( Arsicci farm ) written within them
Wednesday, September 30th 2026 arrive after 16.00 –
Tuesday, October 6th 2026 depart after early 7.30 am breakfast.
6 nights
Schedule
Arrive after 16.00 on Wednesday 30th September to settle in and have tea/coffee/welcome wine and snacks. Playing session at 18.00 and then dinner at 19.30.
Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday
Breakfast at 8.45 Session 9.30 until 12.30 Light Lunch at 1.00
Free afternoon
Playing session at 16.30. Evening soiree at 18.30
Dinner at 19.45
Except Saturday
Breakfast at 8.45
Free for the rest of the day to explore
Optional Session at 17.30
Dinner at 19.45
depart Tuesday October 6th after an early breakfast
Julie and Nick have used their extensive travel knowledge to seek out this perfectly quirky, authentic, antique with countryside elegance and classically furnished venue in Italy. It is an ancient farmhouse dating back 500 years. located in Arsicci, a small Appennino village, which is 850 meters above sea level.
One side of the house looks out over the panoramic view and the other back into the small hamlet.
The village is surrounded by wonderful scenery and is guaranteed to make you feel relaxed. A perfect setting for music making. Arsicci is located near to the river Tevere springs, which is the source of the River Tiber. There are many marked paths of different difficulty levels on the surrounding mountains. The GEA path, which follows the Appennini ridge, passes near to the village.
A thirty minute car journey enables you to reach the art towns of the upper Tiber valley:- Sansepolcro (Piero della Francesca Renaissance artist town), Monterchi, Anghiari, Pieve Santo Stefano.
The property is an extensive 850 square meters in size and situated over 3 floors with a four car garage, a 500 sq metre front garden, a 200 sq metre lower terrace garden and set in a 5000 sq metre wooded park.
Please note that the swimming pool will not be is use as we are visiting out of season and it is not heated.
4 Bedrooms are ensuite or 3 bedrooms sharing 2 bathrooms.
The house has many rooms in which to relax and rehearse and has a small upright piano for our use.
Hot water, Wifi, Parking
Badia Tedalda (12 km) ( see photos below )is where the nearest local shop/restaurant is situated
Sansepolcro (20 km) is a slightly larger town.
Anghiari ( 35 km ) is a quaint town to visit
Arezzo (62km) has some major sights
Travel
Fly to Bologna, Pisa or Florence and share a hired car. The drive is straightforward. We recommend that you add on a day’s city sightseeing at the beginning or end of your trip.
We have chosen midweek dates for cheaper flight options. There are frequent flights to all airports (BA, Easyjet etc ).
Visit Siena, Montepulciano or Arezzo for a full day out on the Saturday.
Italy
course begins at 16.00. Ends after an early breakfast on the final day.Italy
September 30th - October 6th 6 nights
Full board except Saturday when there is no lunch
Private room ensuite for single occupancy £1245 all inclusive
Private Room for single occupancy with bathroom next-door £1095 all inclusive
Twin/Double for 2 players sharing with bathroom next door £1045 per person all inclusive
Non playing partners £450 for 6 nights all inclusive
Church Stretton, Shropshire
October 16th – 19th and 19th – 22nd
Train station nearby
Start time 18.00 End Time 11.30 after a final session
Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board
All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
Course 1
October 16th – 19th
321 ensembles/workshop sessions and solos (if you wish) with Julie playing/ leading
Course 2
October 19th – 22nd
4321 ensembles/workshop sessions and solos (if you wish) with Julie playing/ leading
Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
Single, Double or Twin accommodation with Full Board
All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
Start Time 18.00. End Time 11.30 after a final session
Church Stretton `October
3 nights fully inclusive of tuition, all meals and accommodation
ROOM TYPE Full Board
Double room ensuite 679
Double room with private bathroom on same corridor 649
October 27th – 30th 2026
Staffordshire 1
Sugnall Hall, near Eccleshall, Staffordshire
Woodwind Workshop course for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
A little of everything that we offer …. from group playing to quartets, trios, duets and solos, if you wish.
Improve all aspects of your playing through small ensemble coaching, 1 : 1 help, Tone, Technique and playing with an accompanist.
Stay in this amazing Country Hall set within its own estate just off the M6 near Eccleshall
Mostly ensuite rooms – luxurious furnishings and very comfortable living.
Large rehearsal space, several seating areas, formal dining room and beautiful gardens.
And two fabulous kitchens ….!
Stafford is nearest mainline station where taxis are waiting or grab an Uber!
Do share car journeys or taxis …we can help connect you with others.
Course starts at 18.00 on Tuesday with a playing session and dinner and ends at 11.30 on Friday after a morning playing session. 3 nights.
Staffordshire Course 1 Woodwind Workshop
October 27th - 30th Tuesday - Friday 3 nights.Course 2 Advanced Saxophones
October 30th - November 2nd Friday - Monday 3 nights
ROOM TYPE : Standard rate full board Standard rate full board
Single ensuite 669 669
Single not ensuite with shared family bathroom between 3 rooms. 589 589
Double ensuite share with non playing partner 879 per room 879 per room
Wiltshire 1
November 20th – 23rd
Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
All Intermediate – Advanced adult flute players welcome.
Participants must be secure readers.
Coached Ensembles in workshop based sessions and the opportunity to play solos if you wish.
The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost.
We have over 300 unique arrangements for flute ensembles, many of which are orchestral arrangements – Mahler, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi, Vivaldi etc.
Piccolo, Flute, Alto and Bass parts.
Upper Seagry, Wiltshire Course 1 or 2 1 and 2 double course
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive 6 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 689 1295
Daily rate full course £445
Daily rate £175 each day minimum 2 days
Wiltshire 2
November 23rd-26th
Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions
All Intermediate – Advanced adult flute players welcome.
Participants must be secure readers.
Coached Ensembles in workshop based sessions and the opportunity to play solos if you wish.
The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost.
We have over 300 unique arrangements for flute ensembles, many of which are orchestral arrangements – Mahler, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi, Vivaldi etc.
Piccolo, Flute, Alto and Bass parts.
Upper Seagry, Wiltshire Course 1 or 2 1 and 2 double course
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive 6 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 689 1295
Daily rate full course £445
Daily rate £175 each day minimum 2 days
Each course begins at 18.00 on the first day with a playing session followed by dinner and ends after a morning playing session at 11.30
Stay in this beautifully presented house on an organic farm in Upper Seagry, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
All double/twin bedrooms with private/ensuite bathrooms
Schedule from 9.30 – 13.00 and 16.30 – 19.30 with optional playing after dinner. Time to rehearse with others in between classes and a daily, informal soiree if you wish to perform what you have rehearsed.
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