Courses in 2025/6
Course 2
November 10th – 13th
3 nights
Woodwind 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.
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
Wiltshire 1 November 21st – 24th
Bespoke 1 : 1 with Nick
Content tailored to your exact playing needs
All rooms ensuite/private bathroom and large rehearsal space
All meals, tuition and accommodation included
Course begins at 18.00 with a session followed by dinner and ends at 11.30 after a morning session
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 679 1290
Daily rate full course £485
Daily rate £195 each day minimum 2 days
Wiltshire 2 November 24th – 27th 3 nights
Woodwind Clinic – Intermediate level
Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone – Please ask for level and suitability
A comprehensive workshop style course covering all aspects of your playing
Solos, Duets, Ensembles. Play with an accompanist
We guarantee improvement in just a few days
All rooms with ensuite or private bathroom and large rehearsal space
All meals, tuition and accommodation included
Course begins at 18.00 with a session followed by dinner and ends at 11.30 after a morning session
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 679 1290
Daily rate full course £485
Daily rate £195 each day minimum 2 days
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Chedington, Dorset, UK
Course 1 January 9th – 12th 2026. 3 nights
Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 with Nick
Course 2 January 12th – 15th 2026. 3 nights
Clarinet/Saxophone 321 small ensembles and solos/1: 1, if you wish, all whilst working within a small unit of players
Both courses begin at 18.00 and end at 11.30
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
January 23rd – February 3rd 2026
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
1 : 1 courses with specialist help from Nick, with his extensive professional playing and teaching experience
Rotate on a 30 minute basis between just two players. Time in-between to practise, consolidate and then evaluate.
Wiltshire 1
January 23rd – 26th 3 nights
Start time from 18.00 on 23rd January. End time 11.30 on 26th January
1 : 1 with Nick 2 places maximum
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
1 : 1 with Nick 2 places only
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
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Wiltshire 3
January 30th – February 2nd 3 nights
1 : 1 with Nick 2 places only
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 4
February 2nd- 5th 3 nights
Woodwind Workshop for Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone- Intermediate levels
with Julie and Nick tutoring
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
Guiaes, nr Vila Real, Douro region, Portugal
Course 1 April 25th – May 1st 6 nights.
( Course 2 will be from May 1st if Course 1 becomes full )
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 |
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| Twin/Double ensuite for 2 players sharing | £1135 per person |
| Private room ensuite for single occupancy | £1345 |
| Non playing partners | £445 for 6 nights |
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