Saxophone Courses

 

 

2024

Giggleswick, near Settle, Yorkshire Dales

June 3rd – 7th  Advanced Saxophone Ensembles SATB 

Church Stretton 

June 7th – 10th.   

June 10th -13th 

Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk

July19th – July 24th.  International Students’ Course 

July 24th – 27th. Bespoke 3 : 2 : 1  Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone

July 27th – July 30th.   Upgrade your Playing Level -Woodwind Clinic.   Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone

July 31st – August 4th .  Advanced Saxophone Ensembles or Flute Bespoke 3 : 2 : 1. 

August 4th –  8th.  Flute Ensembles/Workshops or Saxophone/Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1 

Eardisland, Herefordshire

Hereford Retreat 1 September 20th – 23rd  1 : 1 with Nick 

Hereford Retreat 2  September 23rd – 26th   54321 

Hereford Retreat 3  September 27th – 30th  Saxophone Summit SATB

Hereford Retreat 4  September 30th – October 3rd.  Saxophone Summit SATB

Hope, Derbyshire

November 4th – 7th Saxophone Ensembles SATB

The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire

November 15th – 18th 1 :1 

November 18th – 21st Woodwind Workshop Intermediate Level

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 2nd – 5th  Woodwind Clinic/Workshop/Ensembles. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone 

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[ps2id id=’Giggles’ target=”/]Woodlands, The Mains, Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire Dales, UK. BD24 0AX

 

June 3rd – 7th  2024.   4 nights 

“Simply Saxophones”

Intermediate to Advanced Grades  6 – 8+

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 residence within walking distance of Giggleswick and Settle. An intensive practical music course with Nicholas Foster. Workshop group tuition for SATB, Ensemble coaching and individual advice offered.

Stay 4 nights with Day Visitors and non playing partners very welcome to stay and enjoy the local countryside, join the group for all meals and 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. The numbers will be small to give maximum attention. 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 these are not jazz improvisation courses.

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

Timings: starts at 18:00 on June 3rd and ends after breakfast on June 7th

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 with shared bathroom.	595
Single occupancy ensuite	655

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Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk, UK. IP30 OJD

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Our favourite summer retreat and the 13th 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 ensuite accommodation included

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July 19th – July 24th

UK International Student Summer Music Camp

Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder…. – ages10- 18

 

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July 24th – 27th

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 24th and ends at 11.00 on 27th

All meals, tuition and ensuite accommodation included

Booking Form 

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July 27th –  30th

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 27th and ends at 11.00 on July 30th 

All meals, tuition and ensuite accommodation included

Suffolk 3 Full Board and All Tuition	Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone July 27th - August 30th 3 nights	Suffolk 2 and 3 Double Course 6 nights
Single	599	5% discount for 6 nights

Booking Form 

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July 31st – August 4th

Suffolk Adults 4

Advanced Saxophone Ensemble Course  SATB 

Final Concert in the Local Church

Suits those players who are fluent readers with good technique and are confident to perform with others

An intensive few days of rehearsing and performing saxophone ensembles.

A challenging and enjoyable experience on a wide variety of music and styles.

Course starts from 18.00 on July 31st and ends at 11.00 on the 4th

All meals, tuition and ensuite 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	719	719	719		5% discount for 8 nights
Twin share for 2 players	669 per person	649 per person	669 per person		5% discount for 8 nights
Cheap and Cheerful Sofabed - available when all bedrooms are booked .	619	619	619		5% discount for 8 nights

Booking Form 

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August 4th – 8th  

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 ensuite accommodation included

Suffolk 4/5 Bespoke 1 : 1	Flute Bespoke 321 July 31st - August 4th 4 nights	Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1 August 4th - 8th 4 nights	Saxophone Bespoke 1:1 August 4th - 8th 4 nights
Single	799	799	799

Booking Form 

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[ps2id id=’Hope’ target=”/]The Poachers Arms, Hope, Derbyshire

Simply Saxophones – Intermediate to Advanced Saxophones SATB Ensembles

November 4th – 7th  2024

 3 nights    Monday – Thursday 

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

Booking Form 

Saxophone Ensemble Coaching

for Intermediate to Advanced Levels – SATB

(we suggest ABRSM grade 6 – 8+ or equivalent)

Hope, Derbyshire	Course 1 November 4th - 7th Monday - Thursday 3 nights.
ROOM TYPE :	Standard rate
Single ensuite	639
Twin share ensuite (If share available)	579 each person
Double ensuite share with non playing partner	819 per room

Booking Form 

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Greyhound Barns, Barnsley Village, The Cotswolds Gloucestershire UK

Electric car charge available at additional cost to be arranged in advance with owners

Cotswolds 1 November 15th – 18th

Bespoke 1 : 1 with Nick

Content tailored to your exact playing needs 

All ensuite rooms and large rehearsal space 

All meals, tuition and ensuite accommodation included

Course begins at 18.00 and ends at 11.30

Barnsley Village The Cotswolds Gloucestershire	Cotswolds 1 Flutes	Cotswolds 1 : 1 Bespoke Clarinet/Sax	Cotswolds 2 Flute/Clarinet/Sax
No. of nights	3	3	3
Single occupancy ensuite	639	639	639
Non residential Full Course. Includes meals.	465	465	465
Day visitor (min 2 days) Includes meals	N/A	N/A	£185 per day minimum 2 days

Booking Form 

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Cotswolds 2 November 18th – 21st

Woodwind Clinic

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 ensuite rooms and large rehearsal space 

All meals, tuition and ensuite accommodation included

Course begins at 18.00 and ends at 11.30

Barnsley Village The Cotswolds Gloucestershire	Cotswolds 1 Flutes	Cotswolds 1 : 1 Bespoke Clarinet/Sax	Cotswolds 2 Flute/Clarinet/Sax
No. of nights	3	3	3
Single occupancy ensuite	639	639	639
Non residential Full Course. Includes meals.	465	465	465
Day visitor (min 2 days) Includes meals	N/A	N/A	£185 per day minimum 2 days

Booking Form

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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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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
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
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
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 

All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door. 

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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	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 Saxophone Players, Partners and Friends 

6 nights full board

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

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

Tunnel or Ferry and Drive from Calais to Stoumont in 3.5 hours via E42

 Eurostar to Brussels, train to Aywaille and bus from there to Stoumont. 

fly to Brussels and then a 95 minute drive

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.

• • Coo Waterfall – 8 min drive
  • Le Ninglinspo – a walking trail – 8 min drive
  • Thermes de Spa – 16 min drive
  • Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – 18 min drive
  • 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