Hope, Derbyshire
November 1st – 4th Saxophone Ensembles SATB
November 4th – 8th. Woodwind Clinic Course : Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone combined
The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
November 8th -11th Flute Workshop/Ensembles or Simply Saxophones.
November 11th – 15th Flute Workshops/Ensembles or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
2020 2020 2020
The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
February 14th – 17th Advanced Flute Ensembles and Saxophone 1: 1
February 17th – 20th Just Clarinets with Nick and Masterclass 1: 1 Flute with Julie
February 20th – 23rd Intermediate to Advanced Saxophone Workshops/Ensembles SATB with Nick or 1 :1 Flute with Julie
February 23rd – 26th Flute Workshops/Ensembles and Simply Saxophones
February 26th – 27th. 24 hour ‘quick fix’ for Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
Lakeside Barns, Adamston Staffordshire
March 27th – 30th – Woodwind Clinic Course : Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone combined.
March 30th – April 3rd Just Clarinets Masterclass Course or Flute Ensembles/ Workshops
Cabeceiras de Basto, Northern Portugal
May 7th – 13th It’s a Musical House Party : Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
May 13th – 19th It’s a Musical House Party : Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
Giggleswick, near Settle, Yorkshire Dales
June 8th -12th Saxophone Ensembles SATB
Burford, Shropshire
June 12th -15th Flute Workshops/Ensembles/Masterclass or Clarinet 1 : 1
June 15th – 19th Just Clarinets Masterclass Course + Workshops/Ensembles or Masterclass Flute 1 : 1
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk
July 17th – 20th. Woodwind Clinic Course Intermediate Level : Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone combined.
July 20th-23rd. Intermediate Flute Ensembles + 1 :1 Clarinet/Sax
July 23rd – 29th. Students’ International Summer School
July 29th – August 2nd 1 :1 Flute or Advanced Sax Ensembles
August 2nd – August 6th Advanced Flute Ensembles or 1 :1 Clarinet/Sax
Hastingleigh, near Wye, Kent
August 18th – 25th. Trevor Wye Course
August 18th – 25th. Private studio 1 : 1 sessions
August 25th – 28th. Woodwind Clinic 1; near beginners to Grade 4
August 28th – September 1st. Woodwind Clinic 1; near beginners to Grade 4
Sicily, Italy
September 12th -19th It’s a Musical House Party : Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
September 19th – 26th Saxophone Ensembles SATB or Advanced Flute Ensembles
Blithfield Lakeside Barns, Adamston, Rugeley, Staffordshire
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March 27th – 30th. 2020 3 nights
Staffordshire 1 : Masterclass Course
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March 30th – April 3rd 2020 4 nights
Staffordshire 2 : Masterclass Course
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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
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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
Professional Soloist, Orchestral Player and Teaching Specialist
Julie Wright ARCM LGSM B.Ed Hons
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.
Advanced Personal and Professional Flute Development
The Trevor Wye Studio, Hastingleigh, near Ashford, Kent, UK
No car needed as we can collect at 17.30 on the first day from Wye station and return on the last day at 9.00
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