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The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
January 28th – 31st Saxophone/Clarinet 1 : 1
February 4th – 7th
Saxophone Ensembles SATB Intermediate+ to Advanced Levels
February 7th – 10th. Woodwind Clinic/Ensembles/Workshop
Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire
April 1st – 4th Upgrade Clinic Flute/Clarinet Course
April 4th – 7th Upgrade Clinic Course
Giggleswick, near Settle, Yorkshire Dales
June 6th -10th Advanced Saxophone Ensembles SATB.
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk
July 22nd – 25th. Bespoke 1 : 1 Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
July 25th – 28th. Upgrade your Playing Level -Woodwind Clinic. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
July 28th – August 3rd. International Students’ Course
August 3rd – 7th. Advanced Saxophone Ensembles or Flute Bespoke 1 : 1
August 7th – 11th. Flute Ensembles/Workshops or Saxophone/Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1
Redmain, Cockermouth, Cumbria, The Lake District
September 16th – 19th A Musical Retreat for Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
September 19th – 22nd A Musical Retreat for Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
September 16th – 22nd A Musical Retreat for Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
Lakeside Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire
October 3rd – 6th Bespoke 1 :1
November 4th -7th Advanced Saxophone Ensembles SATB
November 7th – 10th Woodwind Clinic Course. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
November 18th – 21st Saxophone 1 : 1
November 21st – 24th Woodwind Clinic Course Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk
December 2nd – 5th Woodwind Workshop
December 5th – 8th Woodwind Workshop
Courses in 2022
The Cotswolds 1
January 28th – 31st 3 nights
Bespoke 1 : 1
The Cotswolds 3
February 4th – 7th 3 nights
Saxophone Clinic/Ensembles/Workshop
The Cotswolds 4
February 7th – 10th 3 nights
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. February 2022. Cotswolds 1
January 28th - 31st
1 : 1 Bespoke Cotswolds 3
February 4th - 7th
Saxophone EnsemblesCotswolds 4
February 7th - 10th
Woodwind Clinic
No. of nights 3 3 3
Room Type Premium. £
2 places onlyStandard. £ Standard. £
Single ensuite including all tuition and all meals. 679 579 579
Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire
Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire
Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station
Bespoke Solo Performance Courses with piano
An Upgrade Course …. a bespoke, intensive schedule for Intermediate to Advanced level players
Please ask for suitability of playing level
Blithfield 1
Flute/Clarinet
Friday April 1st 18.00 to Monday April 4th 11.30 3 nights
Blithfield 2
Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
Monday April 4th 18.00 to Thursday April 7th 11.30 3 nights
Bespoke : Just 5 places maximum with 2 tutors
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 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.
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 April 4th - 7th
3 nights
Bespoke Solo Performance Workshop
single occupancy room with private bathroom either ensuite or immediately next door 659 659
single occupancy with your own bathroom on the same corridor 629 629
Woodlands, The Mains, Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire Dales, UK. BD24 0AX
100 years of History
June 6th – 10th, 2022. 4 nights
“Simply Saxophones”
Intermediate to Advanced Grades 5 – 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 6th and ends after breakfast on June 10th
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.
Giggleswick June 2022 4 nights saxophones
Room Type Standard £ saxophones
Single with shared bathroom next door 559
Single occupancy ensuite or private bathroom next door 619
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk, UK. IP30 OJD
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- Earls Hall
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- The Gardens
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- Sitting Room
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- 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.
July 22nd – 25th 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 22nd and ends at 11.00 on 25th
Suffolk 1
Bespoke 1:1
Full board/TuitionFlute/Clarinet/Saxophone
1 : 1
July 22nd - 25th
3 nightsSuffolk 1 and Suffolk 2
6 nights
Single 679 5% discount for 6 nights
July 25th – 28th 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
Full Board and All Tuition
Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
July 25th - 28th
3 nightsSuffolk 1 and 2
Double Course
6 nights
Single 579 5% discount for 6 nights
Course starts from 18.00 on 25th and ends at 11.00 on 28th
July 28th – August 3rd
UK International Student Summer Music Camp
Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder, Violin and Cello…. – ages 7 – 19
August 3rd – 7th
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 18.00 on August3rd and ends at 11.00 on the7th
Suffolk 4/5
Bespoke 1 : 1
Flute Bespoke
August 3rd -7th
4 nightsClarinet Bespoke
August 7th - 11th
4 nightsSaxophone Bespoke
August 7th - 11th
4 nights
Single 799 799 799
Suffolk 4/5
Full Board and all Tuition
Daily Rate includes Tuition and LunchSaxophone Ensembles
August 3rd - 7th
4 nightsFlute Ensembles
August 7th - 11th
4 nightsSuffolk 4 and 5
August 3rd - 11th
8 nights
Single 699 699 5% discount for 8 nights
August 7th – 11th
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 18.00 on 7th August. Course ends at 11.00 on 11th August
Suffolk 4/5
Full Board and all Tuition
Daily Rate includes Tuition and LunchSaxophone Ensembles
August 3rd - 7th
4 nightsFlute Ensembles
August 7th - 11th
4 nightsSuffolk 4 and 5
August 3rd - 11th
8 nights
Single 699 699 5% discount for 8 nights
Suffolk 4/5
Bespoke 1 : 1
Flute Bespoke
August 3rd -7th
4 nightsClarinet Bespoke
August 7th - 11th
4 nightsSaxophone Bespoke
August 7th - 11th
4 nights
Single 799 799 799
Redmain, Near Cockermouth, Cumbria, edge of The Lake District
New Venue
September 16th – 19th 2022. 3 nights
September 19th – 22nd 2022. 3 nights
September 16th – 22nd 2022. 6 nights
A Musical Retreat for Flute, Clarinet & Saxophone Players
Ideal Venue for Partners and Friends
A Holiday combined with Playing
Grade 5 minimum with good reading
We will balance the music and sessions to suit your playing level
A varied schedule to include large and small ensembles, solos with piano, workshops etc.
Stay for 3 or 6 night
The Lake District
September 2022September 16th - 19th
3 nights
Full Board September 19th - 22nd
3 nights
Full BoardSeptember 16th - 22nd 6 nights
Full board except no lunch on Monday
Luxury Double Ensuite £579 single occupancy £579 single occupancy £1042 single occupancy
Non Playing Partners and Friends Additional £150 for 3 nights Additional £150 for 3 nights Additional £300 for 6 nights
Luxury Twin Ensuite £529 per person £529 per person £952 per person
Luxury Double Ensuite with two players sharing £1058 £1058 £1904
Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire
Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire
Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station
Bespoke 1:1
Monday October 3rd 18.00 to Thursday October 6th 11.30 3 nights
Bespoke : Just 2 places maximum
Take your playing to the next level. Work intensively with Nick focusing on your specific needs.
We are offering just 2 places with guaranteed improvement.
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, Rugeley. 2022 | Staffordshire 1 3 nights | Staffordshire 2 3 nights |
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| Room Type | Standard Rate | Bespoke 1 : 1 rate |
| Single/Double with private bathroom | 659 single occupancy | 689 single occupancy |
| Single/Double with private bathroom on same corridor - 1 available | 629 single occupancy | 659 single occupancy |
The Poachers Arms, Hope, Derbyshire
Simply Saxophones – Intermediate to Advanced Saxophones SATB
November 4th – 7th
Hope 1 : 3 nights
or extend and stay for 6 nights with Hope 2
Travel by train – We can collect from Hope Station – main Sheffield to Manchester line
Saxophone Ensemble Coaching
for Intermediate to Advanced Levels – SATB
(we suggest ABRSM grade 5 – 8+ or equivalent)
Hope, Derbyshire
November 4th - 7th 20223 nights.
ROOM TYPE : Standard rate
Single ensuite 579
Twin share ensuite (If share available) per person. 529 each person
Double ensuite share with non playing partner. (per room) 729 per room
November 7th – 10th
Hope 2 : 3 nights
or extend and stay for 6 nights with Hope 1
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.
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!
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
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 2022 3 nights Course 1
Flute Bespoke
November 4th - 7th 3 nights Course 2
November 7th - 10th
Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Clinic
Luxury Single ensuite 649 579
Luxury Twin/Double share ensuite with playing partner N/A 529
Greyhound Barns, Barnsley Village, The Cotswolds Gloucestershire UK
Cotswolds 1 November 18th – 21st
Bespoke 1 : 1
All ensuite rooms and large rehearsal space
Course begins at 18.00 and ends at 11.30
Barnsley Village, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.
Cotswolds 1
FlutesCotswolds 1
Bespoke
Clarinets/Saxes Cotswolds 2
Flute/Clarinet/Sax
No. of nights 3 3 3
Room Type Standard £ Bespoke £ Standard £
Single occupancy ensuite including all tuition and meals
579 679 579
Non residential Full Course including all tuition and meals. 425 525 425
Day visitor ( min. 2 days) including all meals
N/A N/A £175 per day
minimum 2 days = £350
Cotswolds 2 November 21st – 24th
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, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.
Cotswolds 1
FlutesCotswolds 1
Bespoke
Clarinets/Saxes Cotswolds 2
Flute/Clarinet/Sax
No. of nights 3 3 3
Room Type Standard £ Bespoke £ Standard £
Single occupancy ensuite including all tuition and meals
579 679 579
Non residential Full Course including all tuition and meals. 425 525 425
Day visitor ( min. 2 days) including all meals
N/A N/A £175 per day
minimum 2 days = £350
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk
Winter Woodwind Workshop Courses
Flutes/Clarinets/Saxophones
Please ask for specific instrument combinations
Earls Hall 1. December 2nd – 5th, 3 nights.
Earls Hall 2. December 65th – 8th 3 nights.
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.
Time to enjoy your playing and to feel more relaxed and proficient when performing.
Earls Hall
Workshop Sessions to include any of the following
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:
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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