Saxophone Courses

2024

Eardisland, Herefordshire

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

Wiltshire,  near Malmsbury

January 24th – 27th 1: 1 with Nick

January 31st – February 3rd  1 : 1 with Nick 

February 3rd – 6th  Woodwind Clinic/Workshop/Ensembles. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone 

Church Stretton, Shropshire

February 28th – March 3rd   1 : 1 with Nick

March 3rd – 6th    Advanced Mixed Ensemble Workshop Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Grades 7+

Giggleswick, near Settle, Yorkshire Dales

June 2nd – 6th Advanced Saxophone Ensembles SATB 

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 .  Advanced Saxophone Ensembles or Flute Bespoke 3 : 2 : 1. 

August 3rd –  7th.  Flute Ensembles/Workshops or Saxophone/Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1 

Eardisland, Herefordshire

September 19th – 22nd  1 : 1 with Nick 

September 22nd – 25th   3:2:1 with Nick  

September 26th – 29th  Intensive SATB quartet/quintet coaching with Nick playing/leading

September 29th – October 2nd Intensive SATB quartet/quintet coaching with Nick playing/leading

Hope, Derbyshire

November 7th – 10th      Coached Octet for Advanced players SATB ….Grade 7 – 8+

November 10th – 13th    Advanced workshop, individual help  and ensemble sessions 54321 for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone 

Upper Seagry, Wiltshire

November 15th – 18th.  1 : 1 with Nick 

November 18th – 21st   Woodwind Workshop. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone  Intermediate level with Julie and Nick 

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Eardisland, Herefordshire 

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)

Eardisland, Hereford	Course 1 December 13th - 16th	Course 1 + December 13th - 17th
number of nights including accommodation and all meals + tuition	3 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

Booking Form 

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Upper Seagry, near Malmsbury, Wilshire

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

Start time from 18.00 on 24th January. End time 11.30 on 27th January

1 : 1 with Nick    2 places maximum

	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

Booking Form 

 

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Wiltshire 3 

January 31st – February 3rd  3 nights

1 : 1 with Nick     2 places only 

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

Booking Form 

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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

Booking Form 

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Church Stretton, Shropshire 

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 

 rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door. 

Church Stretton, Shropshire

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Course 1

February 28th – March 3rd

Saxophone/Clarinet 1 : 1 with Nick 

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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

Booking Form 

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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Belgium

March 21st – 27th 2025

A Musical Retreat for Saxophone Players, Partners and Friends 

6 nights full board

Stoumont, near to Aywaille, Trois Posts and Liege, Belgium – The Ardennes region 

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Saxophone Ensembles SATB

Flute Ensembles and Workshops + mixed ensembles

Clarinet Ensembles and Flute/Clarinet mixed ensembles 

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 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  or Trois Ponts and bus from there  hop by local bus to Stoumont. A local train ticket (return) is included in the Eurostar booking. 

By Plane : fly to Brussels and then a 95 minute drive

By Bus: London Victoria to Liege and then onward train and local bus 

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.

Aywaille – 20 minutes drive 

Booking Form 

    

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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Carantec, 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
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

Booking Form 

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

 

June 2nd – 6th   2025.   4 nights 

“Simply Saxophones”

Intermediate+  to Advanced Grades  7 – 8+

*The venue has been upgraded for 2025 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 2nd and ends after breakfast on June 6th

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	Standard £ saxophones
Single occupancy ensuite	685
Single with shared bathroom.	625
Cheap and cheerful single occupancy low frame bed. Shared bathroom	525

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Church Stretton 

 

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

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.

All meals, tuition and accommodation included

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July 18th – July 23rd

UK International Student Summer Music Camp

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

Student Course

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July 23rd – 26th

Suffolk Adults 2.

Bespoke 3 : 2 : 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 24th - 27th 3 nights	Suffolk 2 and Suffolk 3 6 nights
Single	699	5% discount for 6 nights

Course starts from 18.00 on 23rd and ends at 11.00 on 26th

All meals, tuition and accommodation included

Booking Form 

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July 26th –  29th

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 July29th 

All meals, tuition and accommodation included

Suffolk 3 Full Board and All Tuition	Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone. woodwind workshop July 27th - August 30th 3 nights	Suffolk 2 and 3 Double Course 6 nights
Single	659	5% discount for 6 nights

Booking Form 

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July 30th – August 3rd

Suffolk Adults 4

Advanced Saxophone Ensemble Course

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 30th, 18:00 – August 3rd, 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 31st - August 4th 4 nights	Course 4 Flutes 3:2:1 July 31st - August 4th 4 nights	Course 5 Flute Ensembles August 4th - 8th 4 nights	Course 5 Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1 August 4th - 8th 4 nights	Course 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

Booking Form 

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August 3rd -7th  

Suffolk Adults 5

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 3rd and ends at 11.00 on the 7th

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 

 

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The Poachers Arms, Hope, Derbyshire

Simply Saxophones – Intermediate to Advanced Saxophones SATB Octet – All welcome grades 7+

November 7th – 10th

 3 nights    Friday – Saturday  

Travel by train – We can collect from Hope Station – main Sheffield to Manchester line

Booking Form 

Saxophone Octet Coaching

All players of the right playing level are welcome to join in

for Advanced Levels – SATB 

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

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

Booking Form 

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November 10th – 13th 

3 nights 

Intermediate + to Advanced level Workshop 54321 course for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone 

We suggest grades 6+ – 8 ABRSM 

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

Booking Form 

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Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, UK

Wiltshire 1 November 15th – 18th

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 and ends at 11.30

Upper Seagry Wiltshire	Wiltshire 1 Flutes	Wiltshire 1 Bespoke Clarinet/Sax	Wiltshire 2 Flute/Clarinet/Sax
No. of nights	3	3	3
Single occupancy ensuite	679	679	679
Single occupancy shared bathroom	629	629	629
Non residential Full Course. Includes meals.	475	475	475
Day visitor (min 2 days) Includes meals	N/A	N/A	£190 per day minimum 2 days

Booking Form 

 

Wiltshire 2 November 18th – 21st

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 and ends at 11.30

Upper Seagry Wiltshire	Wiltshire 1 Flutes	Wiltshire 1 Bespoke Clarinet/Sax	Wiltshire 2 Flute/Clarinet/Sax
No. of nights	3	3	3
Single occupancy ensuite	679	679	679
Single occupancy shared bathroom	629	629	629
Non residential Full Course. Includes meals.	475	475	475
Day visitor (min 2 days) Includes meals	N/A	N/A	£190 per day minimum 2 days

Booking Form