4th March, Turner Sims Southampton - Saxophone Workshop with Rob Buckland
Come and be part of something special! On 4th March we will celebrate the BBC's Music Nation - a national festival of which our concert is the finale in Southampton. All saxophone and percussion players are invited - no matter what your standard - to be part of a brand new composition written by Rob to celebrate the occasion.
The workshop runs from 3pm - 5pm and will give you two hours to work alongside Rob Buckland and Simone Rebello rehearsing the piece in order to perform it in our finale concert at Turner Sims at 7pm that evening. Workshop tickets £5 (this includes entry to the evening concert) available from Winchester Cathedral Box Office 01962 857275.
Concert tickets available from Turner Sims www.turnersims.co.uk / 023 8059 5151.
Visit www.robbuckland.com for more details about Rob and the Equivox Trio who will be performing in the concert.
Click here to download a booking form with more information and details on how to book.
24th March, Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral - Spring Clean Your Flute! Flute frenzy with Paul Edmund-Davies and Sarah Newbold.
Paul Edmund-Davies established his international reputation as flautist and soloist in the twenty years that he was Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra. Conductors with whom he has performed concerti include Leonard Bernstein, Rostropovich, Pierre Boulez and Kent Nagano and he has played in Chamber Music ensembles with André Previn. For the last ten years Paul has toured extensively, giving recitals, classes and performing concerti in America, Europe, Canada, Australasia, the Middle East and the Far East. He has also edited several books of music entitled The Flautist's Collection and has completed editing and recording the complete Flute Sonatas of J. S .Bach and G. F. Handel (consisting of score, parts and CD with complete performance and play along version) the Telemann Fantasias, the two unaccompanied Partitas by J. S. and C. P. E. Bach and the Canonic Sonatas and Sonatas for two flutes by Telemann. He is currently working on editions of the complete flute works of the hitherto uncelebrated Giuseppe Rabboni. In June 2007 his latest book, ‘The 28 Day Warm up Book for all Flautists………..eventually!’ was published. This 150 page volume with four sections on Sonority, Fingers, Articulation and Intervals is entirely original and in a logical and musical way helps to address and solve numerous playing related issues. It is now in its second edition. Paul has performed on more than 50 film sound tracks, including classics such as Star Wars (episodes 1 and 2), Aliens, Braveheart, Harry Potter, Who framed Roger Rabbit? and Honey I shrunk the kids. When not playing the flute, he is also a director of The Champagne Guild, a company devoted to introducing previously unavailable Champagnes into the United Kingdom. As of 22/09/05, Paul took up the position of Principal Flute with the Philharmonia Orchestra and in January 2011 was appointed as Principal Flute of English National Opera.
Paul will be discussing orchestral excerpts, flute technique and taking flute choir sessions.
Sarah is a member of the Academy of St.Martin in- the- Fields and the New London Orchestra and formerly of both Welsh National Opera and the London Philharmonic. As a freelance player she works with most of the orchestras in Great Britain and regularly with the Philharmonia and London Symphony Orchestra. As a freelance flautist Sarah is able to work in a variety of musical styles ranging from opera, symphony and chamber orchestras, chamber music and recitals, to film sessions and some period instrument work. Teaching plays an important part in Sarah's musical life, and she has been a professor of flute at the Guildhall School since 1989. In collaboration with Ian Clarke she redesigned the technical requirements for the woodwind at the Guildhall, and this has led to invitations to present workshops at the "Reflective Conservatoire" conference at the Barbican, London and also the "Professional Development" Seminar in Helsinki, Finland. Together with Zoe Smith, piano, she is director of the Llangenny Flute Summer School which, following the highly successful course this year, will become an annual event. Sarah is a regular coach for the National Youth Orchestra both for their open days and recently the main orchestra courses. She is sought after as an adjudicator and examiner, regularly gives masterclasses and recitals in Britain and more recently in Norway, Greece, Finland and Ireland. Sarah Newbold studied the flute with Atarah Ben Tovim and Alan Lockwood at Huddersfield Polytechnic and with Peter Lloyd at the Guildhall School. She completed her studies at the National Centre for Orchestral Studies.
Sarah will be introducing you to body-mapping, playing the piccolo and taking flute choir sessions.
Ian will be talking about how to maintain your flute and carry out simple repairs, as well as explaining how to make a headjoint.
Classes for all ages and abilities. Take the opportunity to learn from two of the UK’s premier flautists and play in a big flute ensemble. Come and learn how to prepare for auditions, explore body-mapping and have fun with your flute. Leading British head-joint maker and flute repairer, Ian McLauchlan, will also be on-site explaining how to look after your flute and what actually goes into making a headjoint. Just Flutes will be providing a selection of flutes, music and accessories for you to browse.
Workshop 10am - 4pm, tickets £25.
End of day concert at 5pm, tickets for friends and family £5, available from Winchester Cathedral Box Office 01962 857275.
Click here to download a booking form with more information and details on how to book.
22nd April, Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral - Teachers Day with Paul Harris
Revitalise your teaching! After studies at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of London, Paul has now established an international reputation as one of the UK’s leading educationalists. A deeper look into Paul’s innovative teaching techniques including simultaneous learning, get advice on how to tackle the reluctant learner and motivate pupils onto the higher grades.
Sessions run from 10.30am - 4.30pm.
Tickets £25, available from Winchester Cathedral Box Office 01962 857275.
See www.paulharristeaching.co.uk for more details.
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29th and 30th September, Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral
Saxophone Weekend with Alistair Parnell. Alistair graduated from the Royal College of Music where he won the woodwind and concerto prizes, and is now based in Nottingham where he has a busy teaching and performing schedule. He has performed at the World Saxophone Congresses in Slovenia and Thailand and his innovative recitals include styles from Bach and jazz. Alistair is also an EWI artist, this is a wind driven synthesiser and he will be demonstrating this innovative piece of technology for all to see.
Beginner to grade 5 standard on Saturday 29th September and grade 6 + standard on Sunday 30th September.
Tickets £25, available from Winchester Cathedral Box Office 01962 857275. More details to follow…
Previous weekends
20th November 2011 - Ian Clarke
Ian Clarke is acknowledged as one of the leading player/composers in the flute world. His compositions have been performed across five continents on stages ranging from London’s South Bank to the Glastonbury Rock Festival and have been featured in the last four BBC Young Musician Woodwind finals. These published works are establishing themselves as some of the most exciting flute repertoire of today and are being embraced by internationally acclaimed performers, teachers, colleges & students alike.
On 20th November Ian will be visiting Winchester Cathedral to run a fantastic day of flute playing, including sessions on extended techniques and big flute group playing. The day promises to be very helpful and inspiring for flautists of all standards and will cost £25. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome.
The finale at the end of the day will be when all the workshop participants will perform a couple of pieces they have learnt. This will take place at 5pm and all friends and family are invited. Flautissimo, the Southampton Flute Orchestra will also play a short programme and Ian will be accompanied by Tim Carey performing some of his own compositions. Tickets are £3 - this is a concert not to be missed!
Jonathan Myall Woodwind are supporting and will be visiting with an array of instruments, sheet music and accessories to try out, as well as music (including Ian’s compositions which are on the ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall syllabuses) for you to browse. The shop will be open from 11am - 4pm and is an ideal place to buy some musical Christmas presents.
For more advanced players you can have an accompanist session with Tim Carey in which you can go through repertoire and discuss aspects of performing with one of the flute world’s best accompanists. There will be a £5 charge and students will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Tim will happily play through items for two or three flutes and piano as well.
Click here to download a booking form with more information and details on how to book.
15th - 16th October 2011 - Andy Scott
On 15th and 16th October Andy Scott will be running a Saxophone Weekend at Winchester Cathedral. If you would like to attend please book at Winchester Cathedral Box Office (www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk / 01962 857275). You are invited to attend both days, tickets are £45 (one day tickets are available at £25).
Andy is one of the UK’s most prolific saxophonist/composers. He is tutor of Saxophone at the RNCM, member of the Apollo Saxophone Quartet, recipient of a coveted British Composer Award for his Concerto for Saxophone Dark Rain, and Vice President of the International Saxophone Committee. Andy will be working through a selection of his compositions with everyone; ranging from charts that he performs with his all-star SaxAssault group, to a session using his Access All Areas book, to pieces that continue to be played and enjoyed by saxophonists worldwide. The emphasis is on ensemble and working together, with lots of playing and having a good time!
All age and standard saxophonists are welcome. You do need to be able to read music.
Andy will be bringing optional easier parts for less experienced players, whilst providing music that challenges the more experienced saxophonists, the weekend will culminate with an informal performance of pieces that the massed saxophones have been rehearsing, directed by Andy, on Sunday afternoon!
Evening Recital, 15th October 7.30pm at St Lawrence’s Church. Tickets £10, or £5 if bought in conjunction with a masterclass day ticket.
A recital given by the Caliente Trio – featuring the music of Andy Scott.
Clare Southworth – flute, Lauren Scott – harp & Andy Scott – tenor saxophone
Celebrating the release of the CD The Bad Tempered Flute – the music of Andy Scott, the programme will include Andy’s Sonata for Flute & Harp, and the World Premiere of Aquarelle for the Caliente Trio.Andy will also perform works that he has written for solo saxophone as well as presenting improvisations based upon some of the greatest jazz standards!
For more details contact Sarah directly. You can find out more about Andy at www.andyscott.org.uk.
12 - 13 February 2011 - Flute Weekend with Philippa Davies
Workshops 10am until 4pm on 12th and 13th February 2011 at Winchester Baptist Church, Swan Lane (Saturday) and the Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral (Sunday).
Evening recital with Jan Willem Nelleke at Winchester Baptist Church on Saturday 12th February at 7.30pm.
Philippa Davies has established an international reputation as one of the finest flautists currently performing. A first-rate virtuoso, with exceptional eloquence she has been noted for an almost electrical response to technique. As a recitalist, she plays and broadcasts throughout the world at international festivals, whilst performing concertos and giving master classes from China to the USA. She has performed concertos with the New Stockholm Chamber Orchestra, the BBC Symphony, the BBC Philharmonic and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Chamber Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia and the London Mozart Players. Philippa's current schedule includes many performances with the Nash Ensemble and London Winds, Davies Cole Duo (with Maggie Cole) and her quartet Arpège. Earlier in her career she was the flute player with Sir Peter Maxwell Davies's ensemble Fires of London (1977 -85) and also Capricorn and the Albion Ensemble. Originally Principal Flute of the National Youth Orchestra, Philippa went on to train at the Royal College of Music with Douglas Whittaker where she won many awards including the Tagore Gold Medal Prize, Eve Kitsch flute prize and the Worshipful Company of Musicians Award. She then studied with William Bennett and won the National Federation of Music Societies Award, the Mozart Memorial Prize and was a Park Lane Group Young Artist. Philippa is a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and runs her own highly regarded Flute Course at Benslow each summer.
On 12 and 13 February Philippa will be visiting Winchester to run an exciting weekend. Each day will combine workshops, masterclasses, technique and a flute choir session - so bring your flute! The weekend promises to be very helpful and inspiring for flautists of all standards and will cost £25 per day. Players between Grade 3 and Grade 5 standard are invited to come along on Saturday 12 February and players Grade 6 and above on Sunday 13 February.
On Saturday 12 February Philippa will be performing at the Winchester Baptist Church, Swan Lane, Winchester with pianist Jan Willem Nelleke. They will present a varied programme of flute repertoire from around the world. This is a highlight of the weekend and not to be missed! Tickets are £10, or £5 if bought in conjunction with a day ticket.
Just Flutes are supporting the weekend and will be visiting with an array of instruments, sheet music and accessories to try out, as well as music for you to browse. The shop will be open from 11am - 4pm.
Some of the most useful sessions are the masterclass / open lessons, you are encouraged to bring along a piece you have been working on, although there will be no pressure to perform if you don't want to.
PLEASE NOTE ALL WORKSHOPS AND THE RECITAL ON SATURDAY 12TH FEBRUARY WILL TAKE PLACE IN WINCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH, SWAN LANE, WINCHESTER.
The weekend will also include an afternoon workshop for beginner to Grade 2 pupils. Please see the link below for more information.
Click here to download a booking form with more information and details on how to book.
12 - 13 March 2011 - Saxophone Weekend with Rob Buckland
Workshops 10am until 4pm on 12th and 13th March 2011 at the Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral. £25 per day.
Saxophone and Percussion Recital with Simone Rebello, Saxophony and the Supersonic Percussion Ensemble at Cantell School, Southampton on Saturday 12th March 2011 at 7.30pm.
Back by popular demand Rob returns to Winchester to run another weekend of inspirational teaching. The workshops will focus on developing as a saxophonist and participants are encouraged to prepare a piece to play in the open lesson in order to gain the most from the day, however it is not compulsory. There will also be sessions on saxophone technique and massed ensemble playing and Jonathan Myall Woodwind will be supporting the weekend with lots of instruments, accessories and sheet music to browse. You can even request items to be bought along for you to trail, just contact showroom@justflutes.com.
NOT TO BE MISSED is the evening recital which will see 50 saxophonists and percussionists combine to perform Boogie Wonderland and other works. This will also be a unique opportunity to see two of the UKs top performers here in Southampton. Rob Buckland (saxes) and Simone Rebello (percussion) both teach at RNCM and are leading performers of their generation. Tickets are £10 or £5 if bought in conjunction with a workshop ticket and are available using the booking form below or from Winchester Cathedral Box Office (www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk / 01962 857275).
The weekend will also include an afternoon workshop for beginner to Grade 2 pupils. Please see the link below for more information.
See how it's really done - get a half price ticket to Rob Buckland's evening recital with percussionist Simone Rebello, the Supersonic Percussion Ensemble and Saxophony on Saturday 12th March at Cantell School, Southampton, 7.30pm. A concert not to be missed!
Click here to download a booking form with more information and details on how to book.
6 and 7 November - Christian Forshaw "How To Make Your Saxophone Sing"
Christian Forshaw is a saxophonist and composer whose career to date reflects the qualities required of a musician in the 21st Century. Long gone are the days where a musician spends an entire career working within the same boundaries and increasingly musicians find their work transcending genre after genre. Forshaw's initial musical influences were the Beatles, traditional choral music and a hefty dose of hard rock. He secured a place at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and moved to London in 1991. Although Christian had played in big bands, jazz small groups and pop bands he always had a very clear idea of how he wanted the instrument to sound in a more classical context. The purity and lyricism he had experienced within choral music was something he sought from the saxophone and by studying the instrument classically he was able to explore this further. Upon leaving the Guildhall in 1995 he began working with groups such as the London Sinfonietta, Philharmonia and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe.
On 6 and 7 November Christian will be visiting Winchester Cathedral to run an exciting weekend entitled 'How to Make Your Saxophone Sing'. Each day will combine workshops, masterclasses, technique and saxophone quartet sessions - so bring your sax! The weekend promises to be very helpful and inspiring for saxophonists of all standards and will cost £25 per day. Players between Grade 3 and Grade 5 standard are invited to come along on Saturday 6 November and players Grade 6 and above on Sunday 7 November.
If you would like to attend one day or the whole weekend please complete the priority booking form below and return to: Sarah Heard, 86a Lodge Road, Southampton, SO14 6RG, along with full payment (please note there is a 75p charge if you would like your order posted to you in advance) or you can book online through Winchester Cathedral Box Office (www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk / 01962 857275)
On Saturday 6 November Christian will be performing at the Baptist Church, Swan Lane, Winchester. He will present a varied programme of Christian's own compositions as well as well known saxophone repertoire. Christian's music was described by BBC Radio 3 as "heart rending - very beautiful, very different". His music is heard regularly on BBC1 TV, BBC Radio 2, 3 and 4, and Classic FM and his debut album Sanctuary reached number 1 in the Amazon Classical Chart. Tickets are £10, or £5 if bought in conjunction with a day ticket.
Jonathan Myall Woodwind are supporting the weekend and will be visiting with an array of instruments, sheet music and accessories to try out, as well as music for you to browse. The shop will be open from 11am - 4pm on both days.
Applications to play in an individual masterclass must be made in advance and are dealt with on a first come, first served basis, for further details contact Sarah Heard (sarah@sarahheard.co.uk)
Click here to download a booking form for the event.
20 and 21 November - Alex Allen "The Fun, Fast Track Way To Improve Your Clarinet Playing"
Alex initially was taught by his father. Later he studied as an Exhibitioner at the Royal College of Music with John McCaw, and with help from the Countess of Munster trust with Dame Thea King. He was second prize winner in the 1982 BBC Woodwind final of Young Musician of the Year. Whilst at the RCM he won several competitions including the B & H National Competition and played as a soloist with many orchestras including the Northern Sinfonia. He is the leader of the Thurston Clarinet Quartet who have recorded several CD's for ASV. He was Principal Clarinet for City of Birmingham Touring Opera & Carl Rosa Opera and through his long association with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group he has broadcast for Radio throughout Europe. In 2007 Alex was invited by the Associated Board to take part in recording the music for the new 2008-2013 clarinet syllabus, his CD's are sold at the back of the new exam booklets. Alex teaches at Surrey University and the Royal College of Music.
On 20 and 21 November Alex will be visiting Winchester Cathedral to run an exciting weekend entitled 'The Fun, Fast Track Way To Improve Your Clarinet Playing'. Each day will combine workshops, masterclasses, technique and clarinet ensemble sessions - so bring your clarinet! The weekend promises to be very helpful and inspiring for clarinettists of all standards and will cost £25 per day. Players between Grade 3 and Grade 5 standard are invited to come along on Saturday 20 November and players Grade 6 and above on Sunday 21 November.
If you would like to attend one day or the whole weekend please complete the priority booking form below and return to: Sarah Heard, 86a Lodge Road, Southampton, SO14 6RG, along with full payment (please note there is a 75p charge if you would like your order posted to you in advance) or you can book online through Winchester Cathedral Box Office (www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk / 01962 857275)
On Saturday 20 November Alex will be performing at the Baptist Church, Swan Lane, Winchester with pianist Tim Carey. He will present a varied programme of clarinet repertoire and will be joined by the Southampton Clarinet Chorale. Tickets are £10, or £5 if bought in conjunction with a day ticket.
Jonathan Myall Woodwind are supporting the weekend and will be visiting with an array of instruments, sheet music and accessories to try out, as well as music for you to browse. The shop will be open from 11am - 4pm on both days.
Applications to play in an individual masterclass must be made in advance and are dealt with on a first come, first served basis, for further details contact Sarah Heard (sarah@sarahheard.co.uk)
Click here to download a booking form for the event.
9 and 10 October - Rob Buckland Saxophone Weekend in Bath
Rob Buckland, Professor of Saxophone at the RNCM, is internationally acclaimed as one of the most distinctive and versatile saxophonists of his generation. Appearing as a concerto and recital soloist Rob performs throughout the UK, Europe and Japan. Uniquely in demand as both a classical soloist and jazz artist, Rob also regularly works with groups as diverse as The Apollo Sax Quartet, Sax Assault, the Michael Nyman Band, the John Wilson Orchestra, Keith Nichol's various early jazz projects and can regularly be heard performing on Film and TV soundtracks. In recent years, Rob has been heard performing in concert with a variety of artists such as Elvis Costello, Wayne Shorter, the BBC Big Band and the Wombats.
On 9 and 10 October 2010 Rob will be visiting Bath to run an exciting weekend of saxophone fun, including sessions on improvisation, technique, repertoire classes and a massed saxophone ensemble with everyone - so bring your sax! The weekend promises to be very helpful and inspiring for saxophonists of all standards and will cost £25 per day. Players between Grade 3 and Grade 5 standard are invited to come along on Saturday 9 October and players Grade 6 and above on Sunday 10 October.
If you would like to attend one day or the whole weekend please either complete the booking form below and return to: Winchester Cathedral Box Office, The Visitors' Centre, The Close, Winchester, SO21 9LS, along with full payment (please note there is a 75p charge if you would like your order posted to you in advance) or use the Winchester Cathedral Box Office (www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk - you then need to click on the events page and 'Book Online' / 01962 857275)
On Saturday 9 October Rob will be performing at the Salvation Army Citadel, Green Park Road, Bath with pianist Tim Carey. This will be an evening to remember with melodic, approachable, engaging and committed music with a real honesty and integrity, from two of the UK's top performers. Rob has received international acclaim, with reviews like "Breathtaking virtuosity and energy. Each new piece leapt sparkling off the page and left the audience spellbound. From the softest whisper to a lion's roar, Rob's range of colours and sounds has to be heard to be believed!" Tickets are £10, or £5 if bought in conjunction with a day ticket.
John Packer Ltd are supporting the weekend and will be visiting with an array of instruments, sheet music and accessories to try out, as well as music (including Rob's compositions which are on the ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall syllabuses) for you to browse. The shop will be open from 11am - 4pm on Sunday.
Applications to play in an individual masterclass must be made in advance and are dealt with on a first come, first served basis, for further details contact Sarah Heard (sarah@sarahheard.co.uk). Directions and an itinerary will be e-mailed to you nearer the time.
Click here to download a booking form for the event.
25 and 26 September - Wissam Boustany "In Search of Inspiration"
One of only a few flutists to have launched a successful career as an international soloist, Wissam Boustany is a performer who inspires audiences with his energetic and communicative music-making. His flute has taken him on numerous tours to Europe, the Middle-East, Far East, USA and Latin America, where he continues to present many concerts, master-classes and workshops. Born in Lebanon, Wissam moved to Britain in 1977 where he studied at Chetham's School of Music & the Royal Northern College of Music. He has received many awards, notably the Silver Medal in the 1982 Madeira International Flute Competition and (in the same year) the woodwind prize in the Royal Overseas League Competition. He was also the Silver Medallist in the Shell/LSO Competition and won the 2nd prize in the woodwind section of the first 'BBC Young Musician of the Year'. In 1997 he was awarded a knighthood by the Lebanese government (Chevalier de l'Ordre du Cedre) in recognition of his music and peace work. He recently stood stood down from Trinity College of Music, where he taught for ten years, to become Chairman of the British Flute Society.
On 25 and 26 September 2010 Wissam will be visiting Winchester Cathedral to run an exciting weekend entitled "In Search of Inspiration". Each day will combine workshops, masterclasses, technique and a flute choir session - so bring your flute! The weekend promises to be very helpful and inspiring for flautists of all standards and will cost £25 per day. Players between Grade 3 and Grade 5 standard are invited to come along on Saturday 25 September and players Grade 6 and above on Sunday 26 September.
If you would like to attend one day or the whole weekend please complete the priority booking form below and return to: Sarah Heard, 86a Lodge Road, Southampton, SO14 6RG, along with full payment (please note there is a 75p charge if you would like your order posted to you in advance) or you can book online through Winchester Cathedral Box Office (www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk / 01962 857275)
On Saturday 25 September Wissam will be performing at the Baptist Church, Swan Lane, Winchester with pianist Aleks Szram. They will present a varied programme of flute repertoire from around the world. Tickets are £10, or £5 if bought in conjunction with a day ticket.
Just Flutes are supporting the weekend and will be visiting with an array of instruments, sheet music and accessories to try out, as well as music for you to browse. The shop will be open from 11am - 4pm on both days.
Applications to play in an individual masterclass must be made in advance and are dealt with on a first come, first served basis, for further details contact Sarah Heard (sarah@sarahheard.co.uk)
Click here to download a booking form for the event.
May 2010 - Ian Clarke In Edinburgh
On Friday 28th May Professor Ian Clarke from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama will be visiting Edinburgh to run an afternoon of workshops for flute players of Grade 2+ standard. The workshops will include sessions on technique, warming up, a flute choir playing session, as well as how to execute extended techniques on the flute.
Ian Clarke is one of the leading player/composers in the flute world, with compositions on both the ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall syllabuses. Well-known for his inspiring and supportive manner, Ian is in demand throughout the UK and abroad to take masterclasses and lectures. His compositions are performed regularly all over the world by leading players, flute groups & students. He was recently Flutewise artist of the year; Flutewise members premiered his new ensemble piece Zig Zag Zoo at the Barbican and Ian appeared as a guest artist with Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull.
Ian also appeared as a celebrity artist at the NFA's Convention in New York 2009 following several previous convention appearances and regular USA tours. He has also performed numerous times as a guest artist at the BFS's International Convention in addition to recent appearances for the Italian, Dutch & Slovenian flute societies. Zoom Tube has been used as an international competition piece, features in the Peters' Edition GCSE music anthology and has featured in three of BBC's Young Musician of the Year woodwind finals. The last two woodwind finals were were won by a flautist playing a Clarke piece; Spiral Lament 2010 and Zoom Tube 2008. Ian is an International Miyazawa artist.
Click here to download a booking form for the event.
April 2010 - Flute Fun!
A relaxed and enjoyable afternoon for beginner to Grade 2 flute players, run in conjunction with the Clare Southworth Flute Weekend (see below) on Saturday 24th April from 1.45pm until 4.30pm. A chance for little flautists to come and play in a flute group, see flutes of all shapes and sizes, have their questions answered and to make new friends.
Tickets are £10 and are available from www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
April 2010 - Flute Weekend with Clare Southworth
Clare Southworth, Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music and International Miyazawa Artist enjoys a highly successful and varied career as performer, teacher and author, and is internationally acclaimed as one of the leading flutists of her generation. One of only a few flutists to have launched a successful career as a solo performer and teacher, Clare is in great demand to present concerts, masterclasses and workshopsaround the world. Her flute has taken her to Europe, America, and Japan and she has performed as guest soloist for the American, German and British Flute Societies. She is renowned for her innovative programming, embracing a wide repertoire, combining both traditional and non-traditional genres and for her ability to combine performance with tuition at the highest level.
On 24 and 25 April 2010 Clare will be visiting Winchester Cathedral to run an exciting weekend entitled Sound and the Expression of Colour. Each day will combine workshops, masterclasses, technique and a flute choir session - so bring your flute! The weekend promises to be very helpful and inspiring for flautists of all standards and will cost £20 per day. Players between Grade 3 and Grade 5 standard are invited to come along on Saturday 24 April and players Grade 6 and above on Sunday 25 April.
If you would like to attend one day or the whole weekend tickets are available at Winchester Cathedral Box Office (01962 857275). On Saturday 24 April Clare will be performing at the United Church, Jewry Street, Winchester with pianist Tim Carey. They will present a varied programme of flute repertoire from around the world. Clare has received international acclaim, with reviews like adventurous, exciting, such a variety of mood and tone colour and originality of thought and the music played was without exception, exquisitely done. What an amazing flutist she is.
Tickets are £10, or £5 if bought in conjunction with a day ticket.
March 2010 - Sax Weekend with Rob Buckland and Tim Carey
Rob Buckland, Professor of Saxophone at the RNCM, is internationally acclaimed as one of the most distinctive and versatile saxophonists of his generation. Appearing as a concerto and recital soloist Rob performs throughout the UK, Europe and Japan. Uniquely in demand as both a classical soloist and jazz artist, Rob also regularly works with The Apollo Sax Quartet, Sax Assault, the John Wilson Orchestra, Keith Nichol's various early jazz projects and the Apitos Latin Big Band, and can regularly be heard performing on Film and TV soundtracks. In the last year, Rob has been heard performing in concert with artists as diverse as Wayne Shorter, Jon Bon Jovi, Ringo Starr, Kiri Te Kanawa and the Wombats.
On 13 and 14 March 2010 Rob will be visiting Winchester Cathedral to run an exciting weekend of saxophone fun, including sessions on improvisation, technique, repertoire classes and a massed saxophone ensemble with everyone - so bring your sax! The weekend promises to be very helpful and inspiring for saxophonists of all standards and will cost £20 per day. Players between Grade 3 and Grade 5 standard are invited to come along on Saturday 13 March and players Grade 6 and above on Sunday 14 March. On Saturday 13 March Rob will be performing at the United Church, Jewry Street, Winchester with pianist Tim Carey. This will be an evening to remember with melodic, approachable, engaging and committed music with a real honesty and integrity, from two of the UK's top performers. Rob has received international acclaim, with reviews like "Breathtaking virtuosity and energy. Each new piece leapt sparkling off the page and left the audience spellbound. From the softest whisper to a lion's roar, Rob's range of colours and sounds has to be heard to be believed!"
Tickets are £10, or £5 if bought in conjunction with a day ticket.
October 2009 - Weekend with Paul Edmund-Davies at Winchester Cathedral
On Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October 2009 Paul Edmund-Davies will be coming to run a series of workshops and repertoire sessions, drawing on his experience of film and orchestral music whilst working as principal of the LSO and Philharmonia. For Grades 3 - 5 on the Saturday we will be playing from film scores such as Titanic, Honey I Shrunk the Kids and Star Wars, whilst on the Sunday (grade 6+) we will be performing brand new flute choir works by Andy Scott. There will also be sessions on how to get the best out of your practise, finger boot camp and how to practise studies, as well as a few individual masterclass sessions (as always these are limited so please contact me first).
Just Flutes will be down for the weekend with a fantastic range of flutes, sheet music, CDs and accessories - if there is anything in particular you'd like to look at give them a ring or let me know and they will bring it with them.
Tickets are £20 per day and are available now from Winchester Cathedral Box Office, www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk or 01962 857275.
May 2009 - Weekend with Sarah Newbold at Winchester Cathedral
It was great to have Sarah Newbold with us for the weekend, she was totally inspiring and fun to be with! One of the most exciting points was when she produced a fitness ball and said "Now play the flute sitting on it"! It was amazing to feel how it opened up the back to improve posture and breathing, and it was also a huge novelty for adults and children to sit and play on it!
The evening concert was held in the Octagon at Pilgrim's School where Sarah performed a stunning recital along with Tim Carey on piano. The weekend was supported by Just Flutes.
October 2008 - Weekend with Ian Clarke at Winchester Cathedral
Ian was welcomed back for another weekend supporting Flautissimo, the Southampton Flute Orchestra. The theme of the weekend was 'Wow! How exciting!' as we discovered alien noises and played his composition 'Midnight Creep'.
Both flute days were really well supported with over 60 people attending. The evening recital was held in the United Church, Winchester, during which Ian performed his newest work 'Hatching Aliens' with pianist Tim Carey. Again there was a fantastic attendance with over 100 people in the audience.
This weekend raised £300 for Flautissimo, thank you to everyone that came along. Unfortunately I don't have any photos as my camera was stolen shortly after :-( The weekend was supported by Just Flutes.
February 2007 - Weekend with Ian Clarke at Southampton University
This weekend saw 40 flute players from the Hampshire area meet at the University of Southampton for masterclasses and flute choir workshops. The afternoon concert was held in the West Refectory of the Student's Union where the flute ensembles from the day played, along with Flautissimo, the Southampton Flute Orchestra.
Ian also performed the Great Train Race and Orange Dawn, while the 'Carey Trio' (Beckie Carey, Mark Carey and Tim Carey) played Maya. The day was supported by All Flutes Plus, London.
The following day Ian performed Mike Mower's Concerto for Flute and Wind Orchestra with the Southampton University Wind Orchestra in the Turner Sims Concert Hall.