Miscellaneous Saxophone weekenders / residentials

[philiphd77]

Hi folks, what are some masterclass, weekend, residential saxophone learning opportunities you've found for intermediate -advanced players? I'm looking for opportunities to play with others, get and give direct feedback in a small group format, learn from masters and peers...
Thanks, Phil.

 

[rhysonsax]

I am a member of the UK Clarinet and Saxophone Society and they have listings of events in their magazine and also on their website. The events include concerts, workshops, music weekends, residentials etc. Events Archive - CASS

I have done some saxophone and jazz workshops with AB Workshops who are based near the New Forest but run events in other parts of the country too. See their website: Bookings - Music Workshops - AB Workshops

Andrew from AB Workshops is a member of the Cafe Forum but I have forgotten his site name.

Rhys

PS calling @andyb1970 ....

 

[philiphd77]

Ah thanks Rhys, that's what I need

 

[Sambal]

The Easter and Summer Jazz and Blues retreats at Ardingly College in Sussex are very good. Jazz and Blues Retreats | Haywards Heath
Also, the Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College (RHACC) Summer Jazz School is supposed to be excellent. RJS - Summer Jazz School

Just found another one in Henley!

Henley Jazz Workshop

The Henley Jazz Workshop is for anyone who can play a little and would love to join like-minded adults for a week of playing jazz. Your time is split between your group and participating in workshops that interest you.

www.henleyjazzworkshop.co.uk

 

[philiphd77]

The Richmond one looks like a good option, thanks 👍

 

[Jimmymack]

I've done two of the Richmond ones, Easter and Summer and how good they are depends upon the level of the other participants. I found the Easter one better and I think it's cheaper. The number of participants was lower in the Summer and the standard of the players wasn't so high and the tutors have to work with what they have although they aim to accommodate all levels. I guess there are so many Summer schools that numbers tend to get stretched a bit thin, if you fancy Richmond I would try the Easter one if it's running.

The Guildhall Summer school covers all levels and is quite intense but is very expensive.

 

[philiphd77]

Thanks. I was looking at Summer cos not free at Easter, but will have a scan at the Guildhall one next.

 

[BertieBut]

Have you come across the Saxophone Orchestra Manchester?
Two concert weekends a year (spring and autumn) for players from Grade 3 to professional standard. The latest concert featured more than 60 saxes - from a couple of bases up to sopranos. A varied repertoire and a fantastic weekend! Parts are sent out around three months in advance. Oh, and there’s a new spinoff this year in Leeds.
There might be some places left for the first weekend this April…

 

[Digger2054]

Liverpool Sax Day (This month)
Manchester Sax Day (November?)

As @BertieBut said Saxophone Orchestra Manchester do days/weekends of ensemble playing (I've not been to these yet)