Senior Jazz Combo at St George’s, Bristol
The Senior Jazz Combo (known as the ‘Jazz Disciples’) performed at St George’s, Bristol, as part of their popular Swing concert series. The group performed... 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 (Second Big Band)
Sinfonietta
Advanced Jazz Combo
Intermediate Jazz Combo
Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
Reed Making Classes for Oboists
Woodwind Performance Classes
Meet our Woodwind Staff
Co-ordinator of Woodwind Studies
Staff Structure
Edward Leaker, Co-ordinator of Woodwind Studies
Bassoon
Peter Harrison
Clarinet
Richard Russell
Edward Leaker
Anna Hashimoto (Consultant)
Flute
Susie Hodder-Williams
Emma Halnan
Oboe
Elizabeth Fyfe
Recorder
Tabea Debus
Anna Stegmann (Consultant)
Saxophone
Edward Leaker
Andy Tweed (Consultant)
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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Annie fundraises for Marie Curie
Annie Banks (Lower Sixth) presented a full recital at St Michael’s Church in Bishop’s Stortford to raise funds and awareness for Marie Curie. Annie planned... Read More -
Music masterclasses
On Thursday 15th June we were very fortunate to welcome recorder player and improviser Robert de Bree for a day of masterclasses and workshops. Robert... Read More -
Musical Extravaganza
Thursday 8th June saw the final Extravaganza concert of the School year with a jam-packed concert showcasing a huge array of ensembles made up of... Read More -
Prep Ensembles Concert
At the end of the Whitsun Term, the Prep School held their annual Ensembles Concert in Cedars Hall. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the... Read More -
Early Music concert
Congratulations to pupils who performed in the Early Music Concert on Wednesday 17th May. The audience was treated to music by Bach, Telemann, Purcell and... Read More -
Concerto Competition finale
The Concerto Competition Finale saw six outstanding performances from Lily Owens (flute, Year 11), James Mayhew (piano), Kamil Kulich (piano), Jeremy Tan (violin), Sean Foong... Read More -
An inspiring and thought-provoking afternoon on careers in Music
Cedars Hall was full of our young musicians on Thursday 27th April to hear presentations on very different musical career paths given by Sophie Lewis,... 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 23 – Saturday 29 July 2023
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.
£995 Boarding £785 Day
