You might be interested in this well-established day at Nottingham University, led by Alistair Parnell and others:
http://www.saxday.co.uk/
Warning: it books up fast!
nick
Grr!!! Title should of course read 'Saxday'
Full Version: Nottingham Saxdap 1 March 2009
QUOTE(nickjones8 @ Dec 3 2008, 02:30 PM) 
Grr!!! Title should of course read 'Saxday'
Too busy looking for the Hilton!!
I can recommend this day we went last year and will certainly consider it again. For those of you have not been before I'd say it's aimed at grade 4ish and above. There's plenty of playing too.
Edit: I've just seen the info says Grade 5+
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Too busy looking for the Hilton!!
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Enough about the Hilton, already!
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Enough about the Hilton, already!
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Sorry it's still amusing Emsoboe, she must take after her Mum
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Too busy looking for the Hilton!!
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Enough about the Hilton, already!
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Sorry it's still amusing Emsoboe, she must take after her Mum
Having been to all the previous Nottingham saxdays, I HIGHLY recommend them! But as said, they do tend to book up fast, so don't leave it too late!!
The Northern Saxophone Quartet (Alistair Parnell, Julia Mills, Tony Davis, Sarah Markham) will be the tutors for the day, and also an excellent saxophone teacher based around Nottingham.
There's loads of playing to be done in allocated groups, a couple of mass blows, masterclasses where you can pick up excellent tips and advice, or even participate if you're feeling brave (I did last year, but Richard Ingham was very nice so i'm glad I did). The tutors also play as part of the evening concert, and it's worth going for that alone!
Windblowers (Nottinghams specialist Woodwind and brass shop) also have lots to look at, try out and buy, and many a person has gone away clutching goodies, or dreading an impending divorce if they've gone mad and bought another sax!
As a member of Equinox (Directed by Alistair, and based in Nottingham) I'll definatel be there again, (it's my mothers day present every year!).
Look forward to seeing some of you there.
The Northern Saxophone Quartet (Alistair Parnell, Julia Mills, Tony Davis, Sarah Markham) will be the tutors for the day, and also an excellent saxophone teacher based around Nottingham.
There's loads of playing to be done in allocated groups, a couple of mass blows, masterclasses where you can pick up excellent tips and advice, or even participate if you're feeling brave (I did last year, but Richard Ingham was very nice so i'm glad I did). The tutors also play as part of the evening concert, and it's worth going for that alone!
Windblowers (Nottinghams specialist Woodwind and brass shop) also have lots to look at, try out and buy, and many a person has gone away clutching goodies, or dreading an impending divorce if they've gone mad and bought another sax!
As a member of Equinox (Directed by Alistair, and based in Nottingham) I'll definatel be there again, (it's my mothers day present every year!).
Look forward to seeing some of you there.
QUOTE(saxgirl @ Dec 3 2008, 08:30 PM)
Having been to all the previous Nottingham saxdays, I HIGHLY recommend them! But as said, they do tend to book up fast, so don't leave it too late!!
The Northern Saxophone Quartet (Alistair Parnell, Julia Mills, Tony Davis, Sarah Markham) will be the tutors for the day, and also an excellent saxophone teacher based around Nottingham.
There's loads of playing to be done in allocated groups, a couple of mass blows, masterclasses where you can pick up excellent tips and advice, or even participate if you're feeling brave (I did last year, but Richard Ingham was very nice so i'm glad I did). The tutors also play as part of the evening concert, and it's worth going for that alone!
Windblowers (Nottinghams specialist Woodwind and brass shop) also have lots to look at, try out and buy, and many a person has gone away clutching goodies, or dreading an impending divorce if they've gone mad and bought another sax!
As a member of Equinox (Directed by Alistair, and based in Nottingham) I'll definatel be there again, (it's my mothers day present every year!).
Look forward to seeing some of you there.
Hey Saxgirl - I know Equinox! (Well, know of, and have known some members/deps). I did my MA/PhD at Nottingham .... Say hello if you recognise me at Saxday!
nick
Hey Saxgirl - I know Equinox! (Well, know of, and have known some members/deps). I did my MA/PhD at Nottingham .... Say hello if you recognise me at Saxday!
nick
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HI NICK,
I MIGHT KNOW YOUR FACE WHEN I SEE YOU, ESPECIALLY IF YOU'VE BEEN TO SAXDAY BEFORE. WE'LL ALL BE WEARING NAME BADGES AGAIN I ASSUME, SO I'LL LOOK OUT FOR YOU! WHICH SAXES DO YOU PLAY? (ALTO, TENOR ETC?)
KERI. (SAXGIRL!)
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Hey Saxgirl - I know Equinox! (Well, know of, and have known some members/deps). I did my MA/PhD at Nottingham .... Say hello if you recognise me at Saxday!
nick
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HI NICK,
I MIGHT KNOW YOUR FACE WHEN I SEE YOU, ESPECIALLY IF YOU'VE BEEN TO SAXDAY BEFORE. WE'LL ALL BE WEARING NAME BADGES AGAIN I ASSUME, SO I'LL LOOK OUT FOR YOU! WHICH SAXES DO YOU PLAY? (ALTO, TENOR ETC?)
KERI. (SAXGIRL!)
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Bari at these events, but otherwise alto. Used to play quite a bit at Nottingham University (Qtet, Big Band), but I'm Leicester-based. My face features on my profile!
Looking forward to the event...
best
Nick
Hey Saxgirl - I know Equinox! (Well, know of, and have known some members/deps). I did my MA/PhD at Nottingham .... Say hello if you recognise me at Saxday!
nick
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HI NICK,
I MIGHT KNOW YOUR FACE WHEN I SEE YOU, ESPECIALLY IF YOU'VE BEEN TO SAXDAY BEFORE. WE'LL ALL BE WEARING NAME BADGES AGAIN I ASSUME, SO I'LL LOOK OUT FOR YOU! WHICH SAXES DO YOU PLAY? (ALTO, TENOR ETC?)
KERI. (SAXGIRL!)
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Bari at these events, but otherwise alto. Used to play quite a bit at Nottingham University (Qtet, Big Band), but I'm Leicester-based. My face features on my profile!
Looking forward to the event...
best
Nick
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