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2024
December 13th – 16th Festive and Intensive Ensembles and individual help. Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Intermediate Levels
December 13th – 17th Add on an extra day of even more intensive 1 : 1 Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Intermediate Levels
2025
Upper Seagry, near Malmsbury, Wiltshire
January 24th – 27th 2025 Intermediate to Advanced Flute Choir, Ensembles and Workshops
January 27th – 30th 2025 . 5: 4: 3 : 2 : 1 ensembles, workshop, clinic and solos.
January 31st – February 3rd 2025 5:4 :3:2:1 Flute workshop with small ensembles
February 3rd – 6th 2025 Woodwind Workshop Flute/Clarinet/Saxophones combined. Intermediate level.
Church Stretton, Shropshire,UK
February 28th – March 3rd. Advanced Flute Ensembles or 1 : 1 Clarinet/Saxophone
March 3rd – 6th Advanced mixed ensemble workshop with 6 players 2 tutors
March 21st – 27h A musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends
May 7th – 14th A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends
June 6th – 9th Flute Bespoke 3 2 1 or Clarinet Ensembles
June 9th – 12th Flute Ensembles or Clarinet 1 : 1
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk
July18th – July 23rd International Students’ Course
July 23rd – 26th. Bespoke 3 : 2 : 1 Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
July 26th – July 29th Upgrade your Playing Level -Woodwind Clinic. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone.
July 30th – August 3rd 3:2:1 Advanced Flute or Advanced Saxophone Ensembles
August 3rd – 7th. Flute Ensembles/Workshops or Saxophone/Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1
Timber Barn, Eardisland, Herefordshire
September 19th – 22nd Advanced Flute Quartets/Quintets
September 22nd – 25th Intermediate + Flute Quartets/Quintets
Hope, Derbyshire
November 10th – 13th
Intermediate to Advanced 54321 coached ensembles and 1 : 1 help. Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone
November 21st – 24th Flute Ensembles or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
November 24th – 27th Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Workshop for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophones
2024 Flute Courses
December 13th – 16th
Festive Intensive – Ensembles and individual playing/help
December 13th – 17th
Festive Intensive with an additional day and night of 1 : 1
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 to Bach to Boardway 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
(our festive course in December 2020)
The course begins at 18.00 on December 13th and ends on 16th if staying for 3 nights or 17th 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 13th - 16thCourse 1 +
December 13th - 17th
number of nights
including accommodation and all meals + tuition3 nights 4 nights
Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite 629 699
Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom 599 669
Twin share ensuite 539 539
Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player. All meals included 195 225
Courses in 2025
Upper Seagry, near Malmsbury, Wiltshire
January 24th – 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 Malmsbury, Wiltshire.
We also have access to a two bedroomed cottage on the estate
All double/twin bedrooms with private/ensuite bathrooms
Wiltshire 1
January 24th – 27th 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 24th January. End time 11.30 on 27th January
Stay for 6 nights with a 5% reduction
1,2,3,4.
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 679
Single ensuite with shared bathroom 629
Daily rate full course £465
Daily rate £185 each day minimum 2 days
Wiltshire 2
January 27th – 30th 3 nights
Small Flute Ensembles and Workshop/Clinic
Upgrade your playing level and increase your performance confidence
Ensembles with Julie playing and leading
Trios, Duets and Solos with piano accompaniment
Clinic sessions to help with tone, technique, tips and tricks.
Intermediate level flutes
1,2,3,4.
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 679
Single ensuite with shared bathroom 629
Daily rate full course £465
Daily rate £185 each day minimum 2 days
Wiltshire 3
January 31st – February 3rd 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 31st End Time 11.30 on February 3rd
Wiltshire 4
February 3rd – 6th 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 3rd. End Time 11.30 on February 6th
1,2,3,4.
No. of nights 3 fully inclusive
Single ensuite/private bathroom 679
Single ensuite with shared bathroom 629
Daily rate full course £465
Daily rate £185 each day minimum 2 days
February 28th – March 3rd
March 3rd – 6th
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
February 28th – March 3rd
Advanced flute ensembles with Julie playing/leading
Suits diploma level and teachers
Course 2
March 3rd – 6th
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
March 2025 3 nights fully inclusive of tuition, all meals and accommodation
ROOM TYPE Full Board
Double room ensuite 659
Double room with private bathroom on same corridor 629
Twin ensuite 579
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March 21st – 27th 2025
A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends
6 nights full board
Stoumont, near to Aywaille, Trois Ponts and Liege, Belgium – The Ardennes region
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Flute Ensembles and Workshops + mixed ensembles
Clarinet Ensembles and Flute/Clarinet mixed ensembles
Saxophone Ensembles SATB
Daily Soirees and solo opportunities with piano (if you wish)
Stay in this exceptional, 5 star lodge with all modern fixtures and fittings.
11 ensuite bedrooms and spacious living areas, recreational spaces, meeting room, indoor swimming pool and sauna.
Large balcony and garden for outside relaxation
Set in the natural surroundings of the Ardennes region with local walks and towns to visit.
Arrive after 18.00 on 21st and depart after breakfast on 27th
Full board including breakfast, light lunch of homemade soup, bread and fruit and full evening meal.
Feel free to follow the schedule or take time off and visit somewhere further afield or just read and relax
Schedule
Breakfast 9.00
Session 10.00 – 12.30
Lunch 12.45
Afternoon free
Session 17.00
Dinner 19.45
Travel from UK
By Car : Tunnel or Ferry and Drive from Calais to Stoumont in 3.5 hours via E42
By Train : Eurostar to Brussels, train to Aywaille and bus from there to Stoumont. Ticket includes onward travel to a Belgian Station. Short local bus hop from there.
By Air :fly to Brussels and then a 95 minute drive or take train and bus as above
By Bus : Coach from Victoria to Liege and then onward local Tain/bus from there
Stoumont is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium and is an area of natural beauty.
Recommended in the town are a gourmet food store, home made ice cream shop and a boulangerie/coffee shop.
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Coo Waterfall – 8 min drive
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Le Ninglinspo – a walking trail – 8 min drive
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Thermes de Spa – 16 min drive
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Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – 18 min drive
- Aywaille – 20 minutes drive
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Stoumont, Belgium
course begins at 18.00 and end after breakfast on the final day.Stoumont
March 21st - 27th
6 nights
Full board
Shared family room (huge) ensuite Twin share 1087 per person
Private room ensuite 1287
Non playing partners £410 for 6 nights
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Carantac, Finistere Region, Brittany, France
very near to Roscoff … 22 minutes drive
May 8th – 13th 2025 5 nights playing
or 7th – 14th with extra nights to sightsee either side of the course
A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends
Flutes/Clarinets/ Saxophones with partners and friends welcomed warmly.
We are offering a 5 night stay with single or twin accommodation with private bathrooms
with the opportunity to arrive after 18.00 for a day early on 7th and stay on for an extra day – night of 13th leaving after breakfast …. B and B only.
Full board
Breakfast
Light Lunch of Soup, Bread and Fruit
Full Evening Meal
A kettle and Tea, Coffee, Milk etc will be available for your use during the day.
Schedule (can be flexible to your needs)
Breakfast 9.00
Session 10.00 – 12.30
Lunch 12.30
Afternoon Free
Session 17.00
Evening Soiree 19.00
Dinner 19.45’ish!
First session after welcome drinks and canapés on the first evening and then dinner
Stay in this modern, very high specification house with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms – it only has 10/10 ratings
Built in 2010 and has all the comfort and details that we need.
It is owned by a professional singer and the room with the mezzanine floor is her ‘Salle de Musique’ ….
Situated in its own garden, just a 50 metre walk from the sea and two minutes walk from the plage de Tahiti.
20 minutes walking distance to various restaurants and a shop.
Heating
Hot Water
Wifi
Towels and Linen provided
We suggest a car share for less cost
Travel from
Portsmouth to Caen and then 3.19 hours drive
Portsmouth to St Malo and then 2.9 hours drive
or Dover to Calais and then 6.18 hours drive
Plymouth to Roscoff 22 minutes drive
( Take care re schedules as not all days are covered. The schedule for Plymouth Roscoff is outward on Tuesday night arriving Wednesday morning
and inward on Wednesday morning at 9am, which works well if you add on the extra nights )
(It is possible to do two single crossings rather than a return to and from the same destination – this is a good way to see a little more of beautiful Brittany)
Arrival after 18.00 on the first day and Departure after breakfast on the final day
| Brittany full board and tuition included. | Brittany May 8th - 13th 5 nights |
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| Private room with private bathroom. | £799 |
| Shared twin room between 2 with private bathroom | £749 |
| non playing partner | £325 |
| extra night of 7th B and B | £65 |
| Extra night of 13th B and B | £65 |
| partner extra night | £25 |
June 6th – 9th and 9th – 12th.
Stay 3 or 6 nights
Course 1 : June 6th – 9th.
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 6th. End Time 11.30 on June 9th
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 9th – 12th
Flute Ensembles Quartets and Quintets
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 2025 3 nights fully inclusive of tuition, all meals and accommodation
ROOM TYPE Full Board
Double room ensuite 659
Double room with private bathroom on same corridor 629
Twin share ensuite 559 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
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- The Gardens
Our favourite summer retreat and the 16th 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 18th – 23rd. Suffolk 1 Students
UK International Student Summer Music Camp
Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder …. – ages 10 – 18
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- Sitting Room
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- The Dining Room
July 23rd – 26th Suffolk Adults 2
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 23rd and ends at 11.00 on 26th
Suffolk 2
Bespoke 1:1 Full board/TuitionFlute/Clarinet/Saxophone
1 : 1
July 24th - 27th
3 nightsSuffolk 2 and Suffolk 3
6 nights
Single 699 5% discount for 6 nights
July 26th – July29th Suffolk Adults 3
Woodwind Clinic
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 26th and ends at 11.00 on July 29th
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 27th - August 30th
3 nightsSuffolk 2 and 3
Double Course
6 nights
Single 659 5% discount for 6 nights
July 30th – August 3rd
Suffolk Adults 4
3:2:1 Advanced Trios, Duets and Solos or 1 : 1 depending on level/numbers
The course is aimed at those who enjoy playing small ensembles and solos with piano
Bring repertoire that you enjoy playing and we will also have plenty of music to choose from!
4 nights stay or 8 if combined with Course 5
Just 2 places with Julie as player/tutor.
Grade 8 level
Course starts at 18.00 on July 30th. Course ends at 11.00 on 3rd August
August 3rd – 7th
Suffolk Adults 5
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 3rd August. Course ends at 11.00 on 7th August
Suffolk 4/5
Full Board and all Tuition
Course 4
Saxophone Ensembles
July 31st - August 4th
4 nightsCourse 4
Flutes 3:2:1
July 31st - August 4th
4 nights
Course 5
Flute Ensembles
August 4th - 8th
4 nightsCourse 5 Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
August 4th - 8th
4 nightsCourse 4 and 5
Single 759 759 759 759 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
Cheap and Cheerful Sofabed
- available when all bedrooms are booked .659 659 659 659 5% discount for 8 nights
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Timber Barn, Eardisland, Herefordshire UK
A Musical Holiday and Retreat 1 and 2
Partners and Friends Welcome
Hereford Retreat 1
Flute Ensembles
September 19th- 22nd
Upgrade your playing
Advanced Level Coached Quartets/Quintets
Ensembles with Julie playing, leading or accompanying for Advanced Flutes
Hereford Retreat 2
September 22nd – 25th
Upgrade your playing
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 Devon, March 2019
Eardisland, Hereford Course 1
September 19th - 22ndCourse 2
September 22nd - 25th Course 3
September 26th - 29thCourse 4
September 29th - October 2ndCourse 3 and 4
September 26th - October2nd
number of nights
including accommodation and all meals + tuition3 3 3 3 6
Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite 669 669 669 669 1250
Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom 609 609 609 609 1130
Twin share 559 per person 559 per person 559 per person 559 per person 1010 per person
Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player 200 200 200 200 360
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The Poachers Arms, Hope, Derbyshire
Course 2
November 10th – 13th
3 nights
Intermediate + to Advanced level Workshop 54321 course for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
Improve all aspects of your playing through small ensemble coaching, 1 : 1 help, Tone, Technique and solos, if you wish.
Literally, Music “on tap” as this is a converted pub with all authentic fixtures and fittings
Travel by train to Hope station or by car with easy access to all road networks
Hope, Derbyshire
Course 1
November 7th - 10th
Friday - Monday 3 nights.Course 2
November 10th - 13th
Monday to Thursday 3 nights Course 1 and 2
November 7th - 13th
6 nights
ROOM TYPE : Standard rate Standard Rate Standard Rate less 10%
Single ensuite 659 659 1187
Twin share ensuite (If share available) 599 each person 599 each person 1079
Double ensuite share with non playing partner 839 per room 839 per room 1511
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Wiltshire 1
November 21st – 24th
Flute Ensembles or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
Wiltshire 2
November 24th – 27th
Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Workshop for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophones
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