About Nottingham SaxWeekend

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What is the Nottingham SaxWeekend?    A new event, which has evolved from the established and popular Nottingham Saxday, providing an opportunity for sax players to experience ensemble, performance and technique workshops.

 

Tutors
 

To accommodate the demand for workshops and ensemble sessions, additional tutors will be on hand to support players.  See more

 

Location

  

 

The weekend is being held at

The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU.

  

Directions to The Hayes

Who is the course suitable for?

If you are a saxophone player (any sax!) of approximately Grade 5 standard or above (up to post-diploma level) then you will find plenty to interest and stimulate you on the course.  The minimum playing standard is partly to ensure that participants are able to sight-read new material of a suitable level.  Parts are not sent out beforehand. 

In June 2010 there is a similar day planned for beginner/intermediate players.

Provisional Timetable

Sessions will include ensemble playing (quartets, larger groups), solo masterclasses and workshops.  Details of individual sessions will be available at the start of the course.

Day One Friday 19th March      17:30                      Registration 18:15                      Bar opens 18:45                      Evening meal 20:00                      Session 1 21:30                      Session ends

Day Two    Saturday 20th March      08:30                      Breakfast 09:15                      Session 2 10:45                      Coffee 11:15                      Session 3 12:45                      Lunch 14:00                      Free time  15:45                      Afternoon tea 16:15                      Session 4 18:45                      Evening meal 20:00                      Concert

Day Three      Sunday 21st  March      08:30                      Breakfast 09:15                      Session 6 10:45                      Coffee 11:15                      Session 7 12:45                      Lunch 14:00                      Session 8 15:45                      Afternoon tea 16:15                      Depart

Cost and booking

The cost is £260.00 per person, which includes all tuition, meals and accommodation in a single en suite room.  Non-playing partners and friends are also welcome, for whom there is an accommodation-only rate of £180.  A limited number of non-resident places are available at £210.00.  Rooms are single, with en suite facilities.  You can share if you prefer - give the name of who you want to share with when booking (note - the venue do not offer any cheaper rate for sharing so it's just down to your preference).  If you are registering as part of a preformed group then you are entitled to a £10.00 discount (per person). 

Course now fully booked.  If you are interested in being added to the mailing list for future events contact us  

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