Upcoming weekends
September to November - Winchester Weekends
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.
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.
Previous weekends
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.