National Youth Orchestra Inspire Course
Congratulations to Year 11 flautist Emily Moores and to Lower Sixth violinist Rocket Brooks who have recently been selected to join the online National Youth... Read More
WOODWIND
Overview
Our woodwind department attracts pupils from all over the world and enjoys an international reputation as a centre of excellence for young musicians.
Co-ordinator of Woodwind, Edward Leaker, ensures that young woodwind players receive the best musical training in a supportive environment. Strong emphasis is placed on developing an individual programme of study for each pupil that inspires confidence and produces the highest level of musicianship.
What We Offer
- A positive, individual tailored programme of study to maximise your musical potential
- A realistic preparation for the next stage in your musical career
- Up to two hours of one-to-one tuition per week with specialist staff and the opportunity to receive tuition on a second instrument
- Regular masterclasses on solo and chamber repertoire from distinguished orchestral players, music college and university professors from around the world
- Numerous performance opportunities outside of school with recent tours to The Hague and Hong Kong
- Timetabled practice periods within the school day.
Weekly Ensembles & Performance Opportunities
Symphony Orchestra
Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Jazz Orchestra
Chamber Wind Ensemble
Clarinet Ensemble
Saxophone Choir
Saxophone Quartet
Double Reed Ensembles
Baroque Ensemble
Flute Ensembles
Wind Quintets
Baroque Ensemble
Chamber Groups in collaboration with other departments
Flute Performance Seminar
Jazz Ensemble (Training Jazz Orchestra)
Sinfonietta
Advanced Jazz Combo
Training Jazz Combo
Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
Reed Making Classes for Oboists with Matthew Draper
Woodwind Performance Classes
Meet our Woodwind Staff
Co-ordinator of Woodwind Studies
Staff Structure
Edward Leaker, Co-ordinator of Woodwind Studies
Baroque Flute
Elizabeth Walker
Bassoon
Peter Harrison
Clarinet
Marie Lloyd
Flute
Susie Hodder-Williams
Elizabeth Walker
Oboe
Elizabeth Fyfe
Recorder
Tabea Debus
Saxophone
Andy Tweed
Saxophone & Clarinet
Edward Leaker
Some of our specialist staff
Masterclasses and Visiting Artists
Our Woodwind Department has attracted a host of internationally-acclaimed artists to give masterclasses, workshops and performances...
Latest News
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Baroque at the Edge
Lower Sixth Recorder Specialist Eliza Haskins gave a recital for the London based concert organisation ‘Baroque at the Edge’ in the second week of January.... Read More -
Oboe Masterclass with Alan Garner
Last Tuesday Wells oboe players were treated to a day of masterclasses and an ensemble workshop with Alan Garner. Alan is the Principal Cor Anglais... Read More -
Telemann Fantasia Concert
Wells flute and recorder teacher, Liz Walker played in an online Telemann Fantasia Concert last week, and was interviewed by BBC Radio 3. They can... Read More -
Virtual Recorder Concert
Wells recorder players were invited to perform alongside their teacher Tabea Debus in a virtual lunchtime concert for the ‘Society of Recorder Players’ Somerset Branch.Almost... Read More -
Concert Series Continues at Cedars Hall
Despite the restrictions of covid-19, musicians at Wells have been actively involved in a number of high quality performances across the whole musical range over... Read More -
Clarinet Masterclass with Robert Plane
We were delighted to be able to go ahead with a socially distanced clarinet Masterclass with acclaimed clarinettist, Robert Plane, which was extremely successful.Robert is... Read More -
Recorder Masterclass
Thank you to Ian Wilson, principal recorder professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, for an inspiring masterclass with Wells specialist recorder players... Read More
After Wells
Each year many of our senior woodwind pupils are offered places at leading music conservatoires and universities – often with major scholarships. The woodwind department has excellent links with The Royal Academy of Music, The Royal College of Music, The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, The Royal Northern College of Music, The Royal Welsh College of Music, Trinity College of Music and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire as well as European and US conservatoires.
Summer School
International Wind, Brass and Percussion Summer School
Sunday 25th July – Saturday 31st July 2021
Join us for an inspiring and fun week!
Our world-class tutors will nurture young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles. This course isn’t suitable for complete beginners – you will need a basic ability to play your instrument and read music.
£945 Residential £745 Non-residential
For more information, please visit www.wellsmusicsummerschool.com
