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Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire

April 19th – 22nd and 22nd – 25th New 2 Bespoke Intensive courses; 4/5 places maximum. Grades 5 – 8 and Advanced Flute Ensembles

Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire Dales, UK

June 7th – 11th Bespoke 1 : 1 Flute

Burford, Shropshire

June 11th -14th Flute Workshops/Ensembles/Masterclass or Clarinet 1 : 1 Full for Clarinets

June 14th – 18th Just Clarinets Masterclass Course + Workshops/Ensembles or Masterclass Flute 1 : 1

Blithfield Barns, Staffordshire, UK

New June 25th – July 1st 2 consecutive performance upgrade courses

Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk

July 23rd – 26th. Woodwind Clinic. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone

July 26th – 29th. Bespoke 1 : 1 Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone

July 29th – August 4th. International Students’ Course

August 4th – 8th. Advanced Saxophone Ensembles or Flute Bespoke 1 : 1

August 8th – 12th. Flute Ensembles/Workshops or Saxophone/Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1

Yalding, nr. Maidstone, Kent

New September 6th – 10th Woodwind Clinic “Back to Basics and Move on Quickly”

Sicily, Italy

September 23rd – 30th 2021

Lakeside Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire

October 8th – 11th – Advanced Flute Ensemble Course

October 11th – 15th – Just Clarinets Masterclass Course or Flute Masterclass/Ensembles/ Workshops

Hope, Derbyshire

November 8th – 12th Woodwind Clinic Course

The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire

November 19th – 22nd and 22nd – 25th Flute Workshop/Ensembles

Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk

December 3rd – 6th Winter Woodwind Workshop

December 6th – 9th. Winter Woodwind Workshop

December 10th – 13th Winter Woodwind Workshop

December 13th – 16th Winter Woodwind Workshop

2021

Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire

Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station

The Upgrade Course …. a bespoke, intensive schedule for Advanced players

Blithfield Advanced 1

Friday March 12th 18.00 to Monday 15th at 11.30 3 nights

Blithfield Advanced 2

Monday March 15th at 18.00 to Thursday 18th 11.30 3 nights

Bespoke : Just 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 in a masterclass situation, solos with 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 guaranteed 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 Barns - deluxe accommodation	March 4th - 7th 3 nights Bespoke Workshop with Intensive schedule	March 7th - 10th 3 nights Bespoke Workshop with Intensive schedule	March 4th - 10th 6 night stay
single occupancy room with private bathroom either ensuite or immediately next door	659	659	5% reduction
single occupancy with your own bathroom on the same corridor	629	629	5% reduction

Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire

Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station

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

Blithfield Advanced 1

Monday April 19th 18.00 to Thursday 22nd April 11.30 3 nights

Blithfield Intermediate 2

Thursday April 22nd 18.00 to Sunday April 25th 11.30 3 nights

Bespoke : Just 4/5 places maximum with 2 tutors

Flute, Clarinet or Saxophone

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 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 or on the same corridor

Blithfield Barns - deluxe accommodation	April 1st - 4th 3 nights Bespoke Solo Performance Workshop with Intensive schedule	April 4th - 7th 3 nights Bespoke Solo Performance Workshop with Intensive schedule	April 1st - 7th 6 night stay
single occupancy room with private bathroom either ensuite or immediately next door	659	659	5% reduction
single occupancy with your own bathroom on the same corridor	629	629	5% reduction

Woodlands, Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire Dales, UK

June 7th – 11th 2021 stay 4 nights

Bespoke 1 : 1 Flute course for that extra amount of individual help.

2 places only for maximum attention.

Stay in this characterful house within walking distance (uphill) from Settle station

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

Timings: starts at 18:00 on June 7th and ends after breakfast on June 11th

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.

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Giggleswick 2021	4 nights saxophones
Room Type	Standard £ saxophones
Single	539
Single ensuite	599

The Old Rectory, Burford, Shropshire, UK

Course 1 : June 11th – 14th.

Small ensembles and workshop sessions with Julie

Duets, Trios, Quartets and larger mixed ensembles.

Workshop based sessions with plenty of playing to enjoy.

Technique sessions are also included each day.

Start time 18.00 on June 11th. End Time 11.00 on June 14th

Also

Bespoke Clarinets with Nick

It is also possible for 2 clarinets to join the flute ensembles course.

See Clarinet Course (Burford 1b)

Start Time 18.00 End Time 11.00

Stay in this characterful house with fantastic gardens and conservatory

Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board

Additional ensuite accommodation is available locally if the main house fills.

We can collect from Tenbury Wells.

Course 2 : June 14th – 18th

Flute Bespoke Course with workshop sessions, 1 : 1 help, small ensembles

and a complete makeover of your playing ! 3 places only

plus: Just Clarinets Masterclass and ensemble coaching with Nick

Start Time 17.00. End Time 9.30 after breakfast

Stay in this characterful house with fantastic gardens and conservatory

Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board

We can collect from Tenbury Wells.

Burford 2021	Burford 1. Ensembles	Burford 2. Bespoke
	June 11th -14th	June 14th - 18th
ROOM TYPE	Standard £	Premium £
Single	449	669
Single ensuite	499	719

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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

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.

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

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 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

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Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk, UK. IP30 OJD

: Earls Hall

: The Gardens

: Sitting Room

: The Dining Room

Our favourite summer retreat and the 12th 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.

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July 23rd – 26th Suffolk 1

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 23rd and ends at 11.00 on 26th

Suffolk 1 Full board and Tuition Daily rate includes Tuition and Lunch	Flute Woodwind Workshop July 23rd - 26th 3 nights	Clarinet Woodwind Workshop July 23rd - 26th 3 nights	Saxophone Woodwind Workshop July 23rd - 26th 3 nights	Suffolk 1 and Suffolk 2 6 nights
Single	599	599	599	5% discount for 6 nights
Double shared with non playing partner per room	749	749	749	5% discount for 6 nights
Full Course daily rate including lunch	429	429	429

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July 26th – 29th Suffolk Adults 2.

Flute 1 : 1 Bespoke

3 nights or stay 6 nights for courses 1 and 2.

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 and All Tuition	Flute *Bespoke rate July 26th - 29th 3 nights	Clarinet *Bespoke rate July 26th - 29th 3 nights	Saxophone *Bespoke rate July 26th - 29th 3 nights	Suffolk 1 and 2 Double Course 6 nights
Single	699	699	699	5% discount for 6 nights
Double share with non playing partner	849	849	849	5% discount for 6 nights

Course starts from 17.00 on 26th and ends at 11.00 on 29th

: Jackie and Chris co-ordinating well…!

July 29th – August 4th

UK International Student Summer Music Camp

Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder, Violin and Cello…. – ages 7 – 19

August 4th – 8th

Suffolk Adults 4

Flute 1 : 1 Bespoke

4 nights or 8 nights if combined with course 5

Adult flute Bespoke intensive course. 2 places maximum. Explore the world of flute technique with Julie Wright. Suits beginner to advanced with programme tailored to suit your specific level

Also with Adult saxophone ensemble workshop. 2 parallel courses.

Course starts from 17.00 on August 4th and ends at 11.00 on the 8th

Suffolk 4/5 Bespoke 1 : 1 Full Board and all Tuition	Flute Bespoke August 4th - 8th 4 nights	Clarinet Bespoke August 8th - 12th 4 nights	Saxophone Bespoke August 8th - 12th 4 nights	Double Course August 4th - 12th 8 nights
Single	799	799	799	5% discount for 8 nights
Double room with non playing partner	999	999	999

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August 8th – 12th

Suffolk Adults 5

Flute Workshop/Ensembles Course

A comprehensive workshop style course covering all aspects of your playing

4 nights or stay 8 nights when combined with course 4 which is a bespoke individual course.

Flute workshops and ensemble coaching with Julie : ensembles, tone, technique and repertoire sessions.

Course starts at 17.00 on 8th August. Course ends at 11.00 on 12th August

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Suffolk 4/5 Full Board and all Tuition Daily Rate includes Tuition and Lunch	Saxophone Ensembles August 4th - 8th 4 nights	Flute Ensembles August 8th - 12th 4 nights	Suffolk 4 and 5 August 4th - 12th 8 nights
Single	699	699	5% discount for 6 nights
Double with non Playing Partner per room	899	899	5% discount for 6 nights
Full Course Daily Rate including Lunch	529	529

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Yalding, nr. Maidstone, Kent

September 6th – 10th 4 nights

New Venue

Course starts at 18.00 and ends at 9.30 (after breakfast) on the last day

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“Back to Basics” and “Move on Quickly”

Woodwind Clinic

A musical retreat to rural Kent, covering all aspects of your playing.

All Adult players of Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone

The luxury twin cottage accommodation is set within 2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and situated in a quiet countryside location within walking distance of the medieval village of Yalding with its picturesque riverside views. We have the use of two adjacent cottages and all rooms are ensuite with TV. There is also the opportunity to use the tennis court belonging to the main house.

Intermediate Levels

Partners welcome.

5/6 places in total with 2 tutors

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An Intermediate level “check up” clinic 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’ and ‘move on quickly’ 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 essential 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 5/6 (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.

No car needed as we are offering meet and greet at Yalding station.

There are many local walks and public footpaths for that essential relax and breath of fresh air. The Greensand way stretches from Haslemere in Surrey to Hamstreet in Kent and is accessible directly from the grounds of the cottages.

Travel by car and park on site, or take the train to Yalding, from where we can collect you just before 6pm. Maidstone station is also just a taxi journey away.

Course daily structure

Breakfast 8.45; Playing sessions 9.30 – 12.30; Lunch 1.00

Afternoon free for walking, relaxing or practising ‘given’ tasks

“Check up” Session 16.30; Ensembles/Mixed Ensembles 18.30

Evening Soiree 18.45; Dinner 19.30

“Many thanks for last weeks’ Clinic 1, 4-day course. You put a huge amount of effort and hard work into making it happen and it really came together so well, with such a variety of exercises too. Without doubt you are both first rate musicians and your wonderful recitals made the end of the day a fabulous cooling off period for me – as well as something to aspire to!” PT August 2018

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Yalding 2021	September 6th - 10th 4 nights Clinic Course 5/6 places only
Twin/Double ensuite bathroom. Single occupancy.	759
Double ensuite bathroom share with non playing partner (per room)	959
Non residential	599

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Sicily

September 23rd – 30th

Marsala, Trapani region, Sicily, Italy

It’s a Musical House Party

Ensembles/Workshop/Clinic Sessions

We welcome players, partners and friends on this course

Marsala is in the Trapani region of Sicily and is just 1.15 from Palermo airport. 7km away from Marsala is Villa Salinara, an ancient farm set 700 metres from the the sea and overlooking vineyards and orange groves, with its own organic vegetable gardens and orchards for our use.

Join us in the spectacularly well presented 17th century, historical villa which is Japanese/Italian owned and exists as a centre for artists. With its 11 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and multiple kitchen and living areas, this makes an ideal centre for us to rehearse and make music. The entire place has been renovated with meticulous style and care.

All of the rooms have been restored with natural materials and are furnished in traditional Sicilian country style. There is a choice of accommodation ranging from luxury private apartments with kitchenettes to regular double/twin/single rooms. All are beautifully appointed. We offer Half Board catering (with creative menus) included in the price.

Schedule :

Breakfast at 8.45 Play all morning from 9.30 – 12.30,

Free afternoon : Take lunch out and go sightseeing/walking in the area.

Optional playing again from 18.30

Evening soiree at 19.30. Dinner at 20.00

We can be very flexible and change the hours around.

One free day midweek for sightseeing. Return to play in the evening

This area is in the heart of Western Sicily with salt pans, windmills and rare pink flamingoes. The white sandy beaches of Marsala have been awarded blue flag status for many years. Visit Marsala in 12 minutes, Trapani in 30 minutes or take a bike for 10 minutes to the port and then the old historic boat (3 euros) to the island of Mozia with its ancient remains and ruins and a museum dedicated to Phoenician history. The Egadi Islands are also recommended for a day trip and the historic Florio winery, which has been producing Marsala Wine since 1833, mustn’t be missed! Standard tours in English are Monday – Friday 10.00 – 16.00 and cost 13 euros with 4 wines included.

Parking : Yes Free Wifi : Yes Free Bicycles : Yes Local Supermarket : 1km

Direct flights with several carriers to Palermo or indirect to Trapani.

We recommend hiring a car or sharing in a rental with others.

Taxi transfer is bookable in advance 120 euros – 3 people 140 euros – 4 people

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Sicily September 23rd -30th 7 nights
2 antique interconnecting double rooms with bathroom next door and access to kitchenette and terrace	960 per room	2 units
Antique Twin with bathroom nearby and access to kitchenette and terrace.	920 per player	1 unit
Antique Single/Double room with bathroom nearby and access to kitchenette and terrace.	1090 per player	1 unit
Deluxe double antique bedroom with bathroom next door + access to kitchenette and terrace	1090 per player	1 unit
Deluxe double antique bedroom with ensuite bathroom with access to kitchenette and terrace	1190 single occupancy	1 unit
Antique mezzanine private apartment with bathroom, kitchenette and 2 split level beds	990 per player with 2 sharing or 1590 per couple with one player and partner	1 unit
Deluxe antique private apartment with double bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and outside space.	1590 per couple with one player and partner	3 units

Blithfield Lakeside Barns, Admaston, Rugeley, Staffordshire

October 8th – 11th 3 nights

Staffordshire 1

Flute Workshop/Masterclass/Ensemble Course

Luxury Accommodation in 4 separate cottages with ensuite rooms and spacious rehearsal/living areas.

Stay for 3 or 7 nights with 10% reduction

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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 Devon, March 2019

October 11th – 15th 4 nights

Staffordshire 2

Just Flutes Masterclass / Ensembles / Workshop Course

including Workshops, Solo Repertoire Sessions and Small Ensembles

Intermediate to Advanced Players. Grade 6 minimum.

Morning sessions follow the traditional masterclass format: individual solo repertoire and technique discussed and explored with areas of interest addressed as they arise.

The solo repertoire classes will be in a Masterclass situation and the focus will be on you when you are playing solos, but the others may observe, listen and learn from the session

Suits those seeking personal or professional development or simply a general boost.

Afternoon session will be directed group playing, studying the art of ensemble with attention to tonal, harmonic and dynamic balance.

These beautiful Holiday Cottages are converted barns on the edge of Blithfield Reservoir, a 750 acre lake in the heart of the lovely Staffordshire countryside. 2 miles from the ancient village of Abbots Bromley. Nearest train station is Rugeley Trent Valley

The accommodation is in a series of 5 adjoining cottages in a rural, lakeside setting.

Each cottage has kitchen facilities, living and practice areas and a private patio overlooking the reservoir along with communal lawns.

There are Flat screen TV’s with free view and DVD/CD players in each.

The cottages vary in size and accommodation but all have been converted and furnished to the same excellent standard which has led to the venue being awarded 4 stars by “Visit Britain”. They all have full Gas Central Heating.

Blithfield Barns, Rugeley. 2021	Staffordshire 1 3 nights	Staffordshire 1 3 nights	Staffordshire 2 4 nights	Staffordshire 1 and 2 7 nights
Room Type	Standard Rate	Bespoke 1 : 1 rate	Standard Rate	10% reduction
Single/Double with private bathroom	659 single occupancy	759 single occupancy	759 single occupancy	10% reduction
Single/Double with private bathroom on same corridor - 1 available	629 single occupancy	729 single occupancy	729 single occupancy	10% reduction

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Enjoy the local walks, visit the cottage industry chocolatier and the craft drinks shop, plus fabulous afternoon tea cafe.

The Poachers Arms, Hope, Derbyshire

November 5th – 8th

Hope 1 3 nights

Bespoke 1 : 1

November 8th – 12th

Hope 2 : 4 nights

Woodwind Clinic

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

A Cocktail Course …!

A ‘blend’ of all the best things that we offer – suits those who would like to experience a ‘mix’ of everything.

Woodwind Clinic

Workshops for Tone,Technique, Playing Tips and Tricks.Coached Small and Mixed Ensembles, Solo Masterclasses.

Both Julie and Nick are quick to analyse and diagnose which makes for rapid trouble shooting, problem solving and smooth progress.

The solo repertoire classes will be in a Masterclass situation and the focus will be on you when you are playing solos, but the others may observe, listen and learn from the session

Intermediate Levels

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Dare we say it ….. Music ‘on Tap’ and a ‘barrel’ load of useful technical stuff with a library of ‘vintage’ ensemble pieces and our signature gastro-pub menus.

Our “lock in” course. Join us in this converted pub/restaurant for a few days of music making.

9 double bedrooms ensuite – all with TV.

Ample rehearsal space. wifi. off street parking

8 minutes walk to the village pubs, shops and cafes, local countryside walks

By train: 26 minutes from Sheffield to Hope

50 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly to Hope

Hope, Derbyshire 2021	3 nights Course 1 Bespoke November 5th - 8th	4 nights Course 2 November 8th - 12th Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone	stay 7 nights 10% reduction
Single ensuite	699	699	10% reduction for a double course

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Greyhound Barns, Barnsley Village, The Cotswolds Gloucestershire UK

Cotswolds 1 November 19th – 22nd

Flute Workshops/Ensembles Intermediate Level players

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

Course begins at 18.00 and ends at 11.30

Barnsley Village, Cotswolds.November 2021. Flutes	Cotswolds 1 November 19th - 22nd	Cotswolds 1 1 : Bespoke November 19th - 22nd	Cotswolds 2 November 22nd - 25th	Combined courses
No. of nights	3	3	3	6 nights less 5%
Room Type	Standard £	Bespoke £	Standard £
Single ensuite	549	649	549

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Cotswolds 2 November 22nd – 25th

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

Course begins at 18.00 and ends at 11.30

Barnsley Village, Cotswolds.November 2021. Flutes	Cotswolds 1 November 19th - 22nd	Cotswolds 1 1 : Bespoke November 19th - 22nd	Cotswolds 2 November 22nd - 25th	Combined courses
No. of nights	3	3	3	6 nights less 5%
Room Type	Standard £	Bespoke £	Standard £
Single ensuite	549	649	549

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Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk

Earls Hall 1 December 3rd – 6th 3 nights

Earls Hall 2 December 6th – 9th 3 nights

Earls Hall 3 December 10th – 13th 3 nights

Earls Hall 4 December 13th – 16th 3 nights

Winter Woodwind Workshop Courses

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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:

Julie.flute@icloud.com

zamzammusic@gmail.com

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

: Earls Hall

: TheEntrance

: Earls Hall Road

2022

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

January 28th – 31st Advanced Flute Players

Cotswolds 2

January 31st – February 3rd Flute Bespoke* with Julie

Cotswolds 3

February 4th -7th : Flute Clinic

Cotswolds 4

February 7th – 10th : 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

Each Course starts at 18.00 and ends at 11.30

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with Julie Wright ARCM. LGSM. B. Ed Hons

The Cotswolds 1

January 28th – 31st 3 nights

Flute Teachers and Advanced Level Playing Course.

All Advanced adult flute players welcome. Professional Development Level

Participants must be secure and fluent readers.

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 28th January (please take your time if stuck in traffic as we will work into the night). End time 11.30 on 31st January

The Cotswolds 2

January 31st – February 3rd 3 nights

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Bespoke* Course for Flutes with Julie. 2 places only

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 18.00 on January 31st. End Time 11.30 on February 3rd

The Cotswolds 3

February 4th – 7th 3 nights

Coached Ensembles/Masterclasses 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.

Intermediate level players

Start time 18.00 on February 4th End Time 11.30 on 7th February

The Cotswolds 4

February 7th – 10th 3 nights

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 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

The numbers will be kept at 6 (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.

Start time 18.00 on February 7th. End Time 11.30 on February 10th

Stay for 6 nights with a 10% reduction

Booking Form Adults

Barnsley Village, Cotswolds. February 2021. Flutes	Cotswolds 1 Feb 12th -15th	Cotswolds 2 Feb 15th -18th	Cotswolds 3 Feb 18th - 21st	Cotswolds 4 Feb 21 - 24th	Combined courses
No. of nights	3	3	3	3	6 nights less 5%
Room Type	Standard £	Premium £	Standard £	Standard £
Single ensuite	549	699	549	549

Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire

Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station

The Upgrade Course …. a bespoke, intensive schedule for Advanced players

Blithfield Advanced 1

Friday March 4th 18.00 to Monday 7th at 11.30 3 nights

Blithfield Advanced 2

Monday March 7th at 18.00 to Thursday 10th 11.30 3 nights

Bespoke : Just 5 places maximum with 2 tutors

Booking Form Adults

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

Booking Form Adults

Blithfield Barns - deluxe accommodation	March 4th - 7th 3 nights Bespoke Workshop with Intensive schedule	March 7th - 10th 3 nights Bespoke Workshop with Intensive schedule	March 4th - 10th 6 night stay
single occupancy room with private bathroom either ensuite or immediately next door	659	659	5% reduction
single occupancy with your own bathroom on the same corridor	629	629	5% reduction

Booking Form Adults

Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire

Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station

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

Blithfield Advanced 1

Friday April 1st 18.00 to Monday April 4th 11.30 3 nights

Blithfield Intermediate 2

Monday April 4th 18.00 to Thursday April 7th 11.30 3 nights

Bespoke : Just 5 places maximum with 2 tutors

Flute, Clarinet or Saxophone

Booking Form Adults

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.

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

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 or on the same corridor

Blithfield Barns - deluxe accommodation	April 1st - 4th 3 nights Bespoke Solo Performance Workshop with Intensive schedule	April 4th - 7th 3 nights Bespoke Solo Performance Workshop with Intensive schedule	April 1st - 7th 6 night stay
single occupancy room with private bathroom either ensuite or immediately next door	659	659	5% reduction
single occupancy with your own bathroom on the same corridor	629	629	5% reduction

Booking Form Adults

Flutes, Clarinets & Saxophones en Vacances

Flute Courses

July 23rd – 26th Suffolk 1

Woodwind Clinic

A Cocktail Course …!