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Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire

Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station

An Upgrade Performance Course …. a bespoke, intensive schedule for Intermediate level players

Blithfield Intermediate 1

June 25th – 28th

Blithfield Intermediate 2

June 28th – July 1st

Bespoke : Just 4/5 places maximum with 2 tutors

Flute, Clarinet or Saxophone

We can collect from Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Station

Up your game and take your playing to the next level. Work intensively with Nick and Julie focusing on solo repertoire with piano accompaniments, daily performance opportunities and the chance to rehearse and be coached with ourselves as ensemble partners in duets, trios etc.

We are offering just 4/5 places on each set of dates with a combination of both of us as tutors/playing partners and guaranteed improvement.

Set times to pre rehearse with your pianist, enjoy your playing and to feel more relaxed and performance competent.

Both courses give you a tasting menu of everything that we have to offer relating to solo performance and we are confident that your playing will move up a level. Suits those working for an exam and those who have no intention of going near an assessment!

Choose your own repertoire or we can provide a selection of pieces.

We will even provide a glass of wine or a G&T.

The cottages at Blithfield Barns are luxury self contained units with living area, kitchenette and lakeside terrace view and are presented to a very high standard.

Each person will have their own private bathroom – either ensuite or immediately next door or on the same corridor

Blithfield Barns - deluxe accommodation	June 25th - 28th 3 nights Bespoke Solo Performance Workshop with Intensive schedule	June 28th - July 1st 3 nights Bespoke Solo Performance Workshop with Intensive schedule	June 25th - July 1st 6 night stay
single occupancy room with private bathroom either ensuite or immediately next door	659	659	10% reduction
single occupancy with your own bathroom on the same corridor	629	629	10% reduction

Booking Form Adults

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Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire

Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station

Blithfield 1 December 4th – 7th 3 nights

starts 18.00 and ends at 11.30

Flute Workshop/Ensembles : 3 nights

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 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!

We will have the keyboard with us and so 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.

Blithfield 2 December 7th 17.30 – 10th 11.30 3 nights

The Upgrade Course …. a bespoke, intensive schedule

Bespoke : Just 3/4 places maximum with 2 tutors

Up your game and take your playing to the next level. Work intensively with Nick and Julie with 1 : 1 tuition, piano accompaniments, daily performance opportunities and the chance to rehearse and be coached with ourselves as ensemble partners. in duets, trios, quartets etc.

We are offering just 4 places on each set of dates with a combination of both of us as tutors/playing partners and guarantee improvement.

Time to enjoy your playing and to feel more relaxed and competent when performing.

Both courses give you a tasting menu of everything that we have to offer and we are confident that your playing will move up a level.

We will even provide a glass of wine or a g and t

The cottages at Blithfield Barns are luxury self contained units with living area, kitchenette and lakeside terrace view and are presented to a very high standard.

Each person will have their own private bathroom – either ensuite or immediately next door.

Blithfield, Admaston, Staffordshire December 2020	Blithfield 1 Bespoke Clinic/Masterclass/Workshop	Blithfield 2 Bespoke Clinic/Masterclass/Workshop	Courses 1 and 2
Room Type. No. of nights	3 nights	3 nights	10% reduction stay 6 nights
Single ensuite	525	525
non residential	425	425

Booking Form Adults

Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire

Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station

Blithfield 1 December 4th – 7th 3 nights

starts 18.00 and ends at 11.30

Flute Workshop/Ensembles : 3 nights

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

We will have the keyboard with us and so there will be daily opportunities to play solos with piano accompaniment. Make these as easy and manageable or as challenging as you wish.

Blithfield 2 December 7th 17.30 – 10th 11.30 3 nights

The Upgrade Course …. a bespoke, intensive schedule

Bespoke : Just 3/4 places maximum with 2 tutors

We are offering just 4 places on each set of dates with a combination of both of us as tutors/playing partners and guarantee improvement.

Time to enjoy your playing and to feel more relaxed and competent when performing.

Both courses give you a tasting menu of everything that we have to offer and we are confident that your playing will move up a level.

We will even provide a glass of wine or a g and t

The cottages at Blithfield Barns are luxury self contained units with living area, kitchenette and lakeside terrace view and are presented to a very high standard.

Each person will have their own private bathroom – either ensuite or immediately next door.

Blithfield, Admaston, Staffordshire December 2020	Blithfield 1 Bespoke Clinic/Masterclass/Workshop	Blithfield 2 Bespoke Clinic/Masterclass/Workshop	Courses 1 and 2
Room Type. No. of nights	3 nights	3 nights	10% reduction stay 6 nights
Single ensuite	525	525
non residential	425	425

Booking Form Adults

A comprehensive group workshop approach covering all aspects of flute playing

Tone, Technique, Articulation, Ensembles, Performance Style, Confidence and so much more.

A typical daily schedule is to work all morning from 9.30 to 12.30, enjoy a leisurely lunch with a short break to relax or practise and then another session from 4.30 until dinner after which you are free to play informal ensembles, if you wish.

Full Board – with all meals and Tuition included.

Blithfield Admaston Staffordshire December 2020	Blithfield 1 starts 18.00 ends 11.30	Blithfield 2 starts 17.30 ends 11.30	stay 6 nights
Room Type. No. of nights	3 nights Bespoke Small Group Clinic/Masterclass/ Workshop starts 18.00 ends 11.30	3 nights Bespoke Small Group Clinic Masterclass/Workshop starts 17.30 ends 11.30	10% reduction
Single ensuite	525	525	10% reduction
Course rate (non residential)	425.	425.	10% reduction

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Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk

December 11th – 14th 3 nights

December 14th – 17th 3 nights

our first Winter Woodwind Workshop Course

Booking Form Adults

We are offering just 5 places on each set of dates with a combination of both of us as tutors, duet/trio partners and accompanists.

Both courses give you a tasting menu of everything that we have to offer.

We will even provide a glass of wine or a ‘g and t’

Time to enjoy your playing and to feel more relaxed and proficient when performing.

Workshop Sessions

1 : 1

Piano Accompaniment

Duets/Trios with the tutors

Coached Small Ensembles

Evening soirees with the chance to perform if you wish

Apply for further details, availability and suitability by email:

[email protected]

Cost £599 with full board and nothing more to pay

Please note that there are no ensuite rooms at this venue but there will only be 5 players sharing the 2 bathrooms and 2 additional WC

Each Course starts at 18.00 and ends at 11.00

Thanks for the usual musical input but double thanks for the ‘at home’ hospitality and conviviality. A* cooking and wonderful conversation. JC July 2020

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The Greyhound Barn, Barnsley, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

4 courses in total

Please scroll down the page for Cost Table and all Prices

Cotswolds 1 February 12th – 15th : Teachers and Advanced Players

Cotswolds 2 February 15th – 18th Flute Masterclass Bespoke* with Julie and Just Clarinets with Nick

Cotswolds 3 February 18th – 21st : Woodwind Clinic

Cotswolds 4 February 21st – 24th : Woodwind Clinic

Please note that Bespoke courses carry a special fee as the teaching is bespoke and specific to your exact needs – Suits Beginners to Professionals. 2 places only

February 12th – 15th. 3 nights The Cotswolds 1

Booking Form Adults

Concert Course

with Julie Wright ARCM. LGSM. B. Ed Hons

Flute Teachers and Advanced Level Playing Course.

All Advanced adult flute players welcome. Professional Development Level

Participants must be secure and fluent readers.

Public concert in the village church on Saturday 13th February at 7pm

Coached Ensembles in workshop based sessions and the opportunity to play solos if you wish.

The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost. We have over 300 unique arrangements for flute ensembles, many of which are orchestral arrangements – Mahler, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi, Vivaldi etc.

Piccolo, Flute, Alto and Bass/Contra Bass parts.

Schedule from 9.30 – 12.30 and 4.30 – 7.30 with optional playing after dinner. Time to rehearse with others in between classes and a daily, informal soiree if you wish to perform what you have rehearsed. Start time from 18.00 on 14th February (please take your time if stuck in traffic as we will work into the night). End time 11.00 on 15th February

February 15th – 18th 3 nights

The Cotswolds 2

Booking Form Adults

Bespoke* Course for Flutes with Julie. 2 places only

Just Clarinets with Nick

Julie is offering a specialist course with just two playing places for maximum intensity. She will cover all aspects of your playing and will focus on any particular areas that need special attention. (*Please note that these courses carry a special fee because of their bespoke nature). Suits those seeking personal or professional development or simply a general boost. Every player welcome from complete beginner to advanced as the teaching is tailored to suit you and specific to your needs.

Start time 17.00 on 15th February. End Time 11.00 on 18th February

February 18th – 21st 3 nights

The Cotswolds 3

February 21st – 24th 3 nights

The Cotswolds 4

2 consecutive Woodwind Clinics

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

The numbers will be kept at 6 – 8 (with 2 tutors) depending on instrument combinations.

We will have the keyboard with us and so there will be daily opportunities to play solos with piano accompaniment. Make these as easy and manageable or as challenging as you wish.

Cotswolds 3 Start time 17.00 on 18th February. End Time 11.00 on 21st February

Cotswolds 4 Start time 17.00 on 21st February. End time 11.00 on 24th February

Stay for 6 nights with a 10% 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