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Workshops
Sunday, 30 June, 10:00
Where?
Join Chris Hankin for a relaxed day of flute playing at Europe's most illustrious flute shop!
We have tailored this informal event specifically for the adult flute player, with:
- Flute ensembles - opportunities to play big flutes!
- "Agony Aunt" Q&A session with Chris to help with technical or repertoire issues
- End of day concert
All standards welcome - numbers are limited to 12 so early booking is recommended.
Just Flutes will be open especially for you! So you could try out a new instrument or simply browse the best flute music catalogue in the country – the choice is yours!
You will be able to improve your flute playing and enjoy making music in the company of like-minded people. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday so do join us. We guarantee you a very warm welcome!
10.00am - Session 1
Our day will start with a warm up session before we tackle a piece for flute ensemble. There will be opportunities to have a go at the larger instruments (alto, bass, contra!) if you feel adventurous!
11.15am - Coffee
11.30am - Session 2
At this point you have a choice:
Option 1) I will be leading a Flute Agony Aunt Q&A session, during which you can raise any flute-playing issues that concern you. Perhaps you have any area of technique where you have problems, or you could play a piece/study that might benefit from a little extra support.
Option 2) Explore some music for smaller ensembles.
1.00pm - Lunch
We're based in the Restaurant Quarter of Croydon so there's plenty of choice. Or, make the most of the relaxed atmosphere in a shop open only for you!
2.00pm - Session 3
We'll revisit the morning's flute ensemble repertoire.
3.15pm - Tea
3.30pm - Concert
The programme will consist of any solo pieces that you might like to play, any chamber music rehearsed during the day, and will end with our big flute choir piece. If you would like to bring along friends or family they would be most welcome. Participation is purely voluntary and it will be a really informal affair. It’s a great opportunity though – and you will be playing to the friendliest and most supportive audience ever!
And finally…
We will send music in advance to anyone who would like it - please just contact us with your approximate standard so we can send you an appropriate part. Chris's aim is to help everyone improve during the day, so if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Flute Courses
Monday, 10 June, 18:00 - Friday, 14 September 09:00
Where? Giggleswick, near Settle, Yorkshire Dales, UK
Flute Bespoke Sessions for those seeking an intensive boost to their playing.
http://flutesenvacances.co.uk/wp/
Friday, 14 June, 18:00 - Monday, 17 June 11:00
Where? The Old Rectory, Burford, Shropshire
Flute Workshop Sessions and Coached Ensembles.
http://flutesenvacances.co.uk/wp/
Thursday, 11 July, 16:00 - Sunday, 14 July 16:00
Where?
Friday, 19 July - Thursday, 8 August
Where? Earls Hall, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK
5 consecutive summer courses at this beautiful country venue.
http://flutesenvacances.co.uk/wp/
Friday, 19 July - Sunday, 28 July
Where?
Each day at the Galway Flute Festival begins and ends with ALL students together! Every day begins with warm-ups led by Sir James, focusing on tone production and technique. The day continues with masterclasses given by Sir James and Lady Galway, along with Guest Artists' workshops on solo repertoire, technique, orchestral excerpts, chamber music, jazz improvisation, piccolo, low flutes, contemporary techniques and more. Evenings are filled with concerts by the world's leading flutists and an Opening Gala Concert with Sir James and Lady Galway. The Festival ends with the Grand Finale Concert, featuring the Festival Flute Choir, which is your chance to perform in an ensemble directed by Sir James!
Throughout the week we have a large array of beautiful instruments on display for you to play and enjoy, thanks to the many flutemakers who support our Festival. Thanks to their generosity, we are fortunate to be able to offer special prizes to deserving students at the end of the Festival. These prizes include handmade head joints, piccolos, flutes and scholarships towards next year’s Festival!
All classes are open to all students and music lovers to observe throughout the Festival.
We invite you to join us at the 30th Anniversary Galway Flute Festival from 19-28 July 2019, for an inspiring week filled with picturesque sights and sounds, taught by the Master and his friends!
Flutes du Soleil
Sunday, 21 July, 17:00 - Saturday, 27 July 12:00
Where?
Flutes du Soleil is a fun and friendly week away in the French Alps, where the focus is on learning through enjoyment.
Set in France’s magical Haute-Savoie, our tutor Andrea Kuypers will lead a week of workshops, masterclasses, ensembles and informal performances.
Thursday, 25 July, 16:30 - Wednesday, 31 July 12:00
Where? Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk, UK
An exciting 6 day course for Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone players and friends aged 7 - 19.
http://flutesenvacances.co.uk/wp/international-students-course-2018/
Thursday, 15 August, 16:00 - Sunday, 18 August 16:00
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Tuesday, 20 August, 17:30 - Tuesday, 27 August 09:00
Where?
An Intensive one week residential course with Trevor Wye for Advanced Players, Teachers and Students. Maximum 10 places. Pianist, Anne Marshall. Ensemble Coaching, Piccolo and Pedagogy with Julie Wright.
+44 (0) 79221689122
Thursday, 19 September, 16:00 - Sunday, 22 September 16:00
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Thursday, 24 October, 16:00 - Sunday, 27 October 16:00
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Sussex Flute Retreat
Friday, 3 April, 18:00 - Monday, 6 April 08:00
Where?
My annual flute retreat will be held in Chichester from 3rd April to 6th April 2020. If you are looking to improve all aspects of your flute playing in a relaxed, intimate setting and beautiful location, look no further! There will be private lessons, masterclasses, daily warm-ups and classes on technique, breathing, Alexander Technique, basic flute repair, Moyse, scales, etudes and chamber music with all other participants. There is no judgment and it is a chance to try new ideas and focus on flute playing away from daily life. A detailed schedule will be sent out to all those who have registered. Register by clicking the link to the form below or here
Ways to attend:
1. Resident participant
Stay at retreat venue from 3-6th April and participate in all activities (including lessons and masterclasses). Breakfast, snacks and tea/coffee provided. Lunch and dinner will be either at the venue or at a local restaurant/pub.
Cost: £300
Limited spaces available.
2. Commuter participant
Commute in each day and participate in all activities. Snacks and tea/coffee provided. The retreat venue is just 8 minutes from Chichester train station.
Cost: £250
3. 2-day observer
Observe all classes on Saturday and Sunday. Participate in group classes and chamber music (but not private lessons or masterclasses)
Cost: £150
4. 1-day observer
Observe all classes on either Saturday or Sunday. Participate in group classes and chamber music (but not private lessons or masterclasses)
Cost: £80
The venue: East Pallant House, Chichester, West Sussex.
8 minutes from Chichester railway station. A large Georgian house with free wifi, self-catering, and a grand piano in one of two sitting rooms, which will be used for the classes.
Flute Days
Saturday, 13 July, 10:00 - Sunday, 14 July 18:00
Where?
Join Joss Campbell and Mel Orriss for one or two days of fabulous flute ensemble fun! Just Flutes and Wonderful Winds Trade Stands
Open to all ages and abilites. Sat: Grade 1-5, Sun: Grade 5-Dip. Warm-ups, Sound Workshop, Massed Flute Choir (including Piccolo, Alto, Bass and Contrabass Flutes), Chamber Music using the Wonderful Winds Library, Informal Concert.
Master Classes
Saturday, 6 July, 17:00 - Sunday, 14 July 10:00
Where?
FLUTISTS, ARE YOU READY TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
Croatia Flute Academy featuring Master-Teachers of Flute from Music Academies in Southeast Europe! OPEN YOUR MIND AND COME LEARN SOMETHING NEW!
Friday, 19 July - Sunday, 28 July
Where?
31st Forum International for Flute and Piano, in Diekirch (Luxembourg)
10 days of masterclass !
FLUTE teachers : Carlo Jans, Mario Caroli, Jean-Claude Gérard, Gareth McLearnon, Olga Ivusheikova, Ewa Rzetecka, Ieva Dzerve, Katrin Reifenrath.
PIANO teacher: Daniel Blumenthal
The masterclass will feature : private flute lesson, concert with orchestra, chamber music, technical group lessons, orchestral excerpts and concerts.
Tuition with accomodation €675, Tuition alone €450.
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