2020 2020 2020
Admaston, Staffordshire
October 9th – 16th two consecutive courses
Hope, Derbyshire
October 30th – November 2nd Saxophone Ensembles SATB
November 2nd – 6th Woodwind Clinic Course : Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone combined
The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
November 20th – 23rd Flute Masterclass/Workshops/Ensembles or Simply Saxophones. Masterclass/ Workshops/Ensembles
November 23rd – 26th Flute Workshops/Ensembles or Clarinet Masterclass Bespoke
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk
December 11th – 14th and 14th – 17th Winter Woodwind Workshops
Blithfield Lakeside Barns, Admaston, Rugeley, Staffordshire
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October 9th – 12th
Staffordshire 1 : Woodwind Clinic
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October 12th – 16th
Staffordshire 2 : Masterclass/Workshops/Ensembles
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Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone
Solos, Workshops and Ensembles
Intensive tuition under Nick and Julie’s watchful eyes and “ears”.
Stay for 3, 4 or 7 nights
The 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.
Workshops for Tone,Technique, Playing Tips and Tricks.
Coached Small and Mixed Ensembles
Suits those seeking personal or professional development or simply a general boost.
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
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 Abotts Bromley. Nearest train station would be Rugeley Trent Valley
The accommodation is in a series of 6 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.
Room availability
Private self contained Cottage with double bedroom, open plan living and kitchen area and bathroom. ( 1 )
Double Ensuite rooms in various cottages ( 7 )
Double/ Twin Room with own bathroom next door in various cottages ( 2 )
Single/Twin with Shared bathroom ( 2 )
Enjoy the local walks, visit the cottage industry chocolatier and the craft drinks shop, plus fabulous afternoon tea cafe.
Julie teaching a saxophone player her first notes on the flute and demonstrating basic practices and principles
Please select any venue from the links below and we will advise the suitability for your level of professional development. Some courses cover multi instruments and others just single study. Playing levels vary from just a few notes to advanced.
Professional Development Courses
for
practising teachers and intending teachers…..presented by teachers who are specialists in music education
We can also visit your School, College or University as Visiting Artists.
Nicholas Foster GRNCM. MISM
Professional Soloist, Orchestral Player and Teaching Specialist
Julie Wright ARCM LGSM B.Ed Hons MISM
Flute and Piccolo Specialist and Teacher of International acclaim
Julie and Nicholas are a high profile and dynamic team of professional musicians and educators with over 30 years of combined experience.
Professional Development opportunities are available on many of their courses, either for first study instrumentalists or for those needing intensive coaching, or rudimentary techniques on flute, clarinet or saxophones as second or third instruments. Benefit from our wide experience teaching beginners, improvers and advanced students, Adults and Teachers. We are happy to share all our knowledge base, tips, tricks and techniques. Plenty of time for those relaxed chats around the table or at the pub too!
Julie and Nick at work with students – we are more than happy to share our expertise
Please ask and we will create a bespoke programme for you on any course.
Other instrumentalists and non players are also welcome to attend our professional development sessions.
Both musicians have a varied performance and teaching career worldwide and use this widely acclaimed experience to help you create, plan, budget for, and structure a musical event or teaching practice/department.
