The SAX SCHOOL Weekender 2019
Join Nigel McGill and the Sax School team for a weekend of playing, learning and connecting in beautiful Yorkshire!
Sat 5th-Sun 6th October | Huddersfield, UK
WHY ATTEND THIS WEEKEND?
Ready for a massive boost to your saxophone playing technique and confidence? This fun and playing packed weekend will give you direct access to Nigel and his team, plus the opportunity to connect with other learners from around the country.
LEARN SKILLS
Develop your playing skills and musical knowledge with the packed itinerary of playing and learning.
BUILD CONFIDENCE
Unlock your playing potential with ensemble sessions, improv classes and workshops in a friendly and fun environment.
CONNECT AND SHARE
Meet other players from around the country and build relationships with fellow saxophone learners.
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED FOR YOU:
There is a full schedule of playing and learning for you both days between 9am and 5pm, plus an evening session on Saturday night!
You will learn:
✪ Warmup skills and techniques to boost your tone.
✪ Aural and timing skills with Ensemble Sessions (suitable for all levels)
✪ Improvising skills and put them to use in workshops and jam sessions.
✪ In-person Q&A sessions with Nigel and the team.
Who is this event for?
Alto, Tenor, Soprano and Bari
Beginner Sax Players
intermediate players
WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR TONE
WANT TO DEVELOP IMPROVISING
WANT TO BUILD CONFIDENCE
Your Tutors
Nigel McGill
Nigel will be presenting sessions and will be on hand to help you throughout the weekend.
Carl Raven
Carl teaches saxophone and improvisation at the RNCM and is a member of the Apollo Sax Quartet. He is also one of the top classical players in the UK.
Anthony Brown
Anthony is an award winning saxophonist, teacher at Manchester Uni and Leeds Uni and has toured extensively as a member of the Beats and Pieces Big Band.
Chris Camm
Chris from the Sax School team is an active performer and educator in the UK. He will be on hand to help you over the Weekender!
LOCATION & VENUE
Join us in the heart of Yorkshire at Storthes Hall, Huddersfield.
Storthes Hall is part of the Huddersfield University student campus and is set in 44 acres of beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
Your Sax School Weekender sessions will take place in the Hall. Included with your registration fee are all meals from arrival on Saturday morning until we close the weekend at 5pm Sunday afternoon AND en-suite accommodation on Saturday night at the University Student residence right next door.
Storthes Hall is just a 20 minute drive from the M1 Jnct 38.
Storthes Hall Park, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD8 0WA.
Nearest train station: Wakefield Westgate
Nearest Airports: Manchester or Leeds Bradford
Frequently Asked Questions
- One ticket to attend the two day event
- Morning tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea on both days
- Dinner on Saturday night.
- Continental breakfast on Sunday morning
- Single en-suite accommodation in the adjacent university accommodation building.
- Sax School shirt
Beginner to intermediate players will get the most from this event.
Yes! Also soprano and baritone players are welcome. (If you play bassoon or didgeridoo this might not be for you though!)
Although we have some improv sessions planned for the Weekender, we encourage everyone to try these sessions. Our improv and jamming sessions are more about developing your ear and aural skills than becoming great jazzers, so give it a go! (plus we are friendly and promise this will be fun!)
Sorry, this event is strictly one ticket per person, so buy a ticket for each person you would like to attend.
Apart from your saxophone you will also need a music stand.
Absolutely not. Although we will be using music and playing in groups, we will also be learning techniques and practical exercises you can use to improve even if you don't read music.
Really? I don't think that's an appropriate question! He will be around all weekend to answer your questions though!
tickets and registration sold out
Sorry, our 2019 Weekender is all booked now. I hope you can join us on our next event!