Flutes, Clarinets & Saxophones en Vacances

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2026/2027

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“Thanks for the usual musical input but double thanks for the ‘at home’ hospitality and conviviality. A* cooking and wonderful conversation.”

– JC July 2021

Please enquire about our Waiting List if courses are full

Courses in 2026

Woodlands, Giggleswick, near Settle, UK 

Advanced Saxophones SATB

June 8th – 12th 2026  4 nights  Full

Church Stretton, Shropshire 

Course 1 Bespoke 4321 flute workshop or clarinet ensembles

June 12th – 15th  Full 

Course 2  Flute Ensembles or Clarinet 1 : 1 

June 15th – 18th  Full

Earls Hall, Cockfield nr. Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Course 1   Student Summer Camp

July 17th – 22nd

Course 2 Adult Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone 1 : 1

July 22nd – 25th

Course 3 Adult Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone Workshop and Ensembles

July 25th – 28th

Course 4 Advanced Saxophones with Concert

July 29th – August 2nd

Course 5 Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1

Flute Ensembles

August 2nd – 6th

Eardisland, Herefordshire 

Course 1 September 4th – 7th Flute Ensembles Advanced. Full

Course 2 September 7th – 10th Woodwind Workshop with Julie/Nick playing leading 

Course 3/4 September 11th – 17th Advanced Saxophone Sextet  SATB  Stay 3 or 6 nights 2 places left 

Arsicci, Italy 

A Musical Retreat for players, partners and friends

September 30th – October 6th

Church Stretton, Shropshire

Course 1 October 16th – 19th Flute Ensembles  Places or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 Full

Course 2 October 19th – 22nd Flute Ensembles or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1

Sugnall Hall, Staffordshire 

Course 1 October 27th – 30th. Woodwind Workshop.  1 ensuite place left

Course 2 October 30th – November 2nd  Advanced Saxophones 1 place left shared bathroom 

Upper Seagry, Wiltshire 

Course 1 November 20th – 23rd  321 Maestro Course Flute Ensembles/Workshop Places or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 Full

Course 2 November 23rd – 26th 321 Maestro Course Flute Ensembles/Workshop Places or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 Full

Eardisland, Herefordshire 

Course 1 December 11th – 14th/15th   Festive Intensive! 3/4 nights

Courses in 2027

Upper Seagry, Wiltshire 

Course 1 January 22nd – 25th  321 Maestro Course Flute Ensembles/Workshop  or  Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 

Course 2 January 25th – 28th 321 Maestro Course Flute Ensembles/Workshop  or  Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 

Course 3 January 29th – February 1st. Flute Ensembles/Workshop

Course 4 February 1st – 4th Soprano Saxophone Summit

Church Stretton, Shropshire 

Course 1  February 26th – March 1st Advanced Flute Ensembles or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1

Course 2 March 1st – 4th Woodwind Workshop Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone combined. Intermediate +

Eardisland, Herefordshire

Course 1 March 19th – 22nd

Course 2 March 22nd – 25th

Play like Julie, Play like Nick!    Back to Basics and Beyond 

Woodlands, Giggleswick near Settle 

Advanced Saxophones SATB

June 7th – 11th 2027

Church Stretton, Shropshire

Course 1 Bespoke 4321 flute workshop or clarinet ensembles

June 11th – 14th  

Course 2  Flute Ensembles or Clarinet 1 : 1 

June 14th – 17th  

Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones en Vacances with tutors and course directors

Julie Wright ARCM LGSM B.Ed Hons MISM

Nicholas Foster GRNCM MISM

Our signature specialities include:-

Unique venues
Inspiring Tuition
Small Groups
1 : 1 sessions
Delicious Home Cooking
Friendly and non competitive atmosphere
Partners welcome
We are a dynamic team of professional musicians with over 35 years of experience. Both Nick and Julie have played and taught extensively throughout the world in their careers and are now highly respected as top level consultants in their field.
Groups vary in terms of playing level so please ask if you are unsure as it is important to feel comfortable and secure. All courses require some level of reading. For many Adult players, the understanding of musical notation is the trickiest part. At beginner level, we can help you to establish note reading and rhythms. For Improver and Intermediate levels, we take the view that everyone makes mistakes, but is doing their best and offer help accordingly! By Advanced level, a fluent level of reading is required.