Saxophone Courses

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2026

Church Stretton, Shropshire

March 2nd – 5th Advanced Mixed Ensemble Workshop Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Grades 7+

Eardisland, Herefordshire

Woodwind Workshop with Nick and Julie

Back to 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” !

Portugal

April 25th – May 1st A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends

Giggleswick, near Settle, Yorkshire Dales

June 8th -12th Advanced Saxophones SATB 4 nights

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 SATB

August 2nd – 6th. Flute Ensembles/Workshops or Saxophone/Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1

Eardisland

September 4th – 7th 1 : 1

September 7th – 10th 1 : 1

September 11th – 14th Intensive SATB quartet/quintet coaching with Nick playing/leading

September 14th – 17th Intensive SATB quartet/quintet coaching with Nick playing/leading

Italy, Arsicci, Tuscany

September 30th – October 6th 6 nights A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends

Church Stretton

October 16th – 19th 1 : 1

October 19th – 22nd 1 : 1

Sugnall Hall, nr. Eccleshall, Staffordshire

October 27th – 30th Woodwind workshop, individual help and ensemble sessions from full group to quartets, trios and duets for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone

October 30th – November 2nd Coached Advanced Saxophone Ensemble SATB

Upper Seagry, Wiltshire

November 20th – 23rd

November 23rd – 26th

Eardisland, Herefordshire

December 11th – 14th/15th Festive Intensive Workshop/Ensembles Stay 3 or 4 nights

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Please ask about appropriate playing level and we will direct you to the correct dates

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Upper Seagry, near Malmesbury, Wilshire

January 23rd – February 5th 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 Malmesbury, 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.

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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	£465
Daily rate	£185 each day minimum 2 days

Church Stretton, Shropshire

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

rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.

Church Stretton, Shropshire with train station nearby

Course 1

February 27th – March 2nd

Saxophone/Clarinet 1 : 1 with Nick

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

Booking Form

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

Play Like Julie…Play like Nick !

Woodwind Workshop with Nick and Julie Back to 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” !

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

Partners and friends welcome and there are so many local places of interest to visit and enjoy.

Leominster 5 miles, Hay-on-Wye 21 miles (famous for its second-hand book shops), Presteigne 10 miles , Kington 8 miles, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye 23 miles, Ludlow 16.7 miles

The venue is situated on a working farm in rural Herefordshire and has ample car parking.

There is a tennis court for us to use … please bring your own rackets and balls.

Courtyard garden and patio. Wooden garden house. Wifi

Hot water and generous heating ( underfloor and radiators ) throughout the barn.

4 ensuite double/twin rooms and 2 sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom

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 - 23rd	Course 2 March 23rd - 26th
number of nights including accommodation and all meals + tuition	3 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

Booking Form

Guiaes, nr Vila Real, Douro region, Portugal

Course 1 April 25th – May 1st 6 nights.

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 8am breakfast

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

Booking Form

Woodlands, The Mains, Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire Dales, UK. BD24 0AX

June 8th -12th 2026. 4 nights

“Simply Saxophones”

Advanced Grades 7 – 8+

*The venue has been upgraded and now includes 2 new ensuite bedrooms, ground floor toilet and a large rehearsal space in the rear garden wing of the house.

An intensive, practical music course with Nicholas Foster.

Workshop group tuition for SATB, Ensemble coaching and individual advice offered.

An ensemble workshop course that moves at a faster pace and where relatively fluent reading is required. Interpretation, style, ensemble techniques and a good level of performance are the aims.

Retreat to the Yorkshire dales and stay in a former gentleman’s Edwardian residence within walking distance of Giggleswick and Settle.

Stay 4 nights with Day Visitors and non playing partners very welcome to join us and enjoy the local countryside, eat with the group for all meals and listen to the informal concerts.

Players of all saxophone voices are welcome and the course suits teachers looking to fulfill Personal Development criteria.

The emphasis is on you the individual player and it’s your progress that matters. Suits those wishing to improve within a short time and those unable to take regular lessons.

Come and have a holiday combined with an intensive yet relaxed learning experience.

Don’t worry if this is your first experience on a course as we are completely sympathetic to your needs and feelings.

Ensemble coaching, Individual help, attention to tone, technique, scales, breathing, performing, repertoire, duets, work with a resident pianist and all in a non competitive environment.

*please note that this is not a jazz improvisation course.

Full board: breakfast, lunch, evening meal – all home cooking.

Timings: starts at 18:00 on June 8th and ends after breakfast on June12th

Address: Woodlands, The Mains, Giggleswick, Settle, N. Yorkshire. BD24 0AX

The SatNav and postcode takes you half way up the The Mains – Woodlands is the last house at the end of the road.

Train: arrive at Settle station and the house is a 15 minute walk.

Booking Form

Giggleswick	4 nights saxophones
Room Type	Saxophones SATB fully inclusive
Single occupancy ensuite	725
Single with shared bathroom.	645

Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk, UK. IP30 0JD

our 17th year at this venue

: Earls Hall

: The Gardens

: Sitting Room

: The Dining Room

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.

All meals, tuition and accommodation included

July 17th – July 22nd

UK International Student Summer Music Camp

Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder…. – ages 10 – 18

Student Course

July 22nd – 25th. Suffolk 2, Adults

Bespoke 3 : 2 : 1

Trios, Duets, Solos and 1 : 1

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 2 Bespoke 1:1 Full board/Tuition	Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 July 23rd- 26th 3 nights	Suffolk 2 and Suffolk 3 6 nights
Single	699	5% discount for 6 nights

Course starts from 18.00 on 22nd and ends at 11.00 on 25th

All meals, tuition and accommodation included

Booking Form

July 25th – 28th

Suffolk 3, Adults

Woodwind Clinic

3 nights or stay 6 nights for courses 2 and 3.

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 July28th

All meals, tuition and accommodation included

Suffolk 3 Full Board and All Tuition	Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone. woodwind workshop July 26th - 29th 3 nights	Suffolk 2 and 3 Double Course 6 nights
Single	679	5% discount for 6 nights

Booking Form

July 29th – August 2nd 4 nights

Suffolk 4, Adults

Advanced Saxophone Sextet Course. SATB

Course Overview: Join us for an intensive and rewarding experience in our Advanced Saxophone Ensemble Course, designed for skilled players who are fluent readers with strong technique and the confidence to perform in an ensemble setting. Over a few days, you’ll rehearse and perform a wide variety of challenging music in different styles, culminating in a final concert at the local church.

Details:

Date: July 29th, 18:00 – August 2nd, 11:00

Ensemble: SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophones)

Participants: Maximum of 6 places available

Final Concert: Held in the Local Church

Who Should Apply: This course is ideal for advanced saxophone players who are comfortable reading music fluently,

possess good technical skills and enjoy the challenge of performing with others.

What to Expect:

Intensive rehearsals

A wide variety of music and styles

A supportive and collaborative environment

Final performance in a beautiful local church setting

Come prepared for a challenging, enjoyable and musically enriching experience!

All meals, tuition and accommodation included

Suffolk 4/5 Full Board and all Tuition	Course 4 Saxophone Ensembles July 30th- August 3rd 4 nights	Course 4 Flutes 3:2:1 July 30th - August 3rd 4 nights	Course 5 Flute Ensembles August 3rd - 7th 4 nights	Course 5 Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 August 3rd - 7th 4 nights	Course 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

Booking Form

August 2nd – 6th 4 nights

Suffolk 5, Adults

Saxophone/Clarinet 1 : 1 Bespoke

Suits any level of player as the course is tailored to your specific needs.

2 places only with Nick as tutor and duet partner

All meals, tuition and accommodation included

Course starts from 18.00 onAugust 2nd and ends at 11.00 on the 6th

Suffolk 4/5 Bespoke 1 : 1	Flute Bespoke 321 July 30th - August 3rd 4 nights	Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1 August 3rd - 7th 4 nights	Saxophone Bespoke 1:1 August 3rd - 7th 4 nights
Single	759	759	759

Booking Form

Eardisland, Herefordshire

A Musical Holiday and Retreat 1 and 2 and 3 and 4

Partners and Friends Welcome

Hereford Retreat 1

September 4th – 7th

1 : 1 with Nick

Hereford Retreat 2

September7th – 10th

Upgrade your playing 3 : 2 : 1 Saxophone/Clarinet

Hereford Retreat 3 and 4

September 11th – 17th

Advanced Saxophone Summit

Our guarantee is that you will improve every aspect of your playing

“Just a brief message to thank both you and Julie for a really outstanding and memorable course – challenging, rewarding and stimulating
Thank you for your continued hard work and your inspired course content – both culinary and musical!” MD September 2025

Intensive Ensemble Coaching SATB with Nick leading/playing/accompanying. Advanced Level

Sessions on Tone and Technique and Musicality.

Also the chance to play solos with piano, if you wish.

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

Partners and friends welcome and there are so many local places of interest to visit and enjoy.

Leominster 5 miles, Hay-on-Wye 21 miles (famous for its second-hand book shops), Presteigne 10 miles , Kington 8 miles, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye 23 miles, Ludlow 16.7 miles

The venue is situated on a working farm in rural Herefordshire and has ample car parking.

There is a tennis court for us to use … please bring your own rackets and balls.

Courtyard garden and patio. Wooden garden house. Wifi

Hot water and generous heating throughout the barn. 4 ensuite double/twin rooms and 2 sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom

Each course starts at 18.00 and ends at 11.30

All meals included from Dinner on the first evening to Breakfast on the final day

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 - 7th	Course 2 September 7th - 10th	Course 3 September 11th - 14th	Course 4 September 14th - 17th
number of nights including accommodation and all meals + tuition	3	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

Booking Form

Italy … Full

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 and 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

1 : 1 with Nick

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

1 : 1 with Nick

Course 2: October 19th -22nd

1 : 1 with Nick

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

Booking Form

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

Booking Form

Staffordshire 2

October 30th – November 2nd

Simply Saxophones – Advanced Players SATB Ensemble- competent readers welcome

All players of the right playing level are welcome to join. Please ask if unsure

Advanced Levels – SATB (we suggest ABRSM grade 7 – 8+ or equivalent)

The course starts at 18.00 on Friday and ends at 11.30 on Monday

Booking Form

“Thank you both again for another wonderfully stimulating course.

I continue to feel rather proud and lucky to be a member of such musical , well-focussed and jolly groups and the musical ethos and discipline reflect the high

quality of the whole package – course content and delivery and, not least, the outstanding food.”

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

Booking Form

Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, UK

Wiltshire 1 November 20th – 23rd

Wiltshire 2 November 23rd – 26th

Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 with Nick 1 place only

Booking Form

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	699	1295
Daily rate full course	£465
Daily rate	£185 each day minimum 2 days

Eardisland, Herefordshire

December 11th – 14th

Festive Intensive – Ensembles and individual help

starts at 18.00 with a session followed by dinner and ends at 11.30

December 11th – 15th

Festive Intensive with an additional day and night.

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 musical workouts

maximum 7 places for flute/clarinet or saxophone

Partners and friends welcome and there are so many local places of interest to visit and enjoy.

Leominster 5 miles, Hay-on-Wye 21 miles (famous for its second-hand book shops), Presteigne 10 miles , Kington 8 miles, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye 23 miles, Ludlow 16.7 miles

The venue is situated on a working farm in rural Herefordshire and has ample car parking.

Courtyard garden and patio

Wooden garden house

Wifi

Hot water and generous heating ( underfloor and radiators ) throughout the barn.

4 ensuite double/twin rooms and 2 sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom

The course begins at 18.00 on December 11th and ends on 14th if staying for 3 nights or 15th 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 11th - 14th	Course 1 + 1 night December 11th - 15th
number of nights including accommodation and all meals + tuition	3 nights	4 nights
Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite	679	779
Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom	639	739
Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player. All meals included	195	225