Clarinet and Saxophone Extravaganza
Sunday 2nd March 2025, 10.00am – 4.30pm
Musicians under 18 years (all abilities)
Musicians aged 18+ (grade 5+ recommended)
Admission £40 (bursaries may be available)
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Sunday 2nd March 2025, afternoon only
Complete Beginners’ Session (£10, under 18s only)
Join us for an exciting, fun day of ensemble playing, masterclasses and more, culminating in a concert featuring THE WORLD PREMIERE of a new composition by Teresa Barlow.
Every participant will play in this exciting new piece!
Enjoy a day with some of the UK’s top teachers and performers in our state-of-the-art performance venue, Cedars Hall. We will be joined by students from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. The day will include workshops and coached ensembles to develop your playing, solo performance masterclasses, an informal concert at the end of the day including a world premiere, Conservatoire audition advice and the opportunity to try and buy from the John Packer stand.
Bursaries
If the £40 fee is a barrier to being able to attend, we’d like to invite you to apply for one of our bursaries. To apply, please contact Edward Leaker on [email protected] with your name, the name of the course you’d like to attend, your current grade and details of your request.
More Details
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch. We will contact participants nearer the time with further details.
If you have any questions, please contact our Music Department on 01749 834450 / [email protected] and we would be very happy to help.
Our Tutors
Gold medallist in the Royal Over-Seas League Competition, Nicholas read music at Cambridge University and in Hanover. He has played Principal clarinet with all of the UK’s Orchestras and was Principal of the Liverpool Philharmonic for 22 years. He is a senior tutor of clarinet at The Royal Northern College of Music.
Richard has performed with many of the UK’s orchestras, most notably as Guest Principal clarinet with the Royal Opera House, English National Opera, and London Philharmonic Orchestra. He has performed as a chamber musician and soloist at many prestigious venues and teaches at Wells Cathedral School.
Edward is Head of Woodwind & Jazz at Wells Cathedral School. He graduated from The Royal Academy of Music and has enjoyed an international freelance career in both jazz and classical ensembles. He currently leads the Swing Machine Jazz Orchestra among other performance projects.
Sarah’s work as a saxophonist is unique. Performances include playing Glastonbury with British rock band Elbow to the UK premiere of Stockhausen’s Abduction for saxophone and electronics. Sarah has toured with Sting and Seal and she lectures regularly at The Royal College of Music.