Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra

Sax workshop with Alastair Penman
2025-03-02 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Langton Community Hall, Stonton Road, Church Langton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7SZ, United Kingdom
An all day, open workshop for all saxophonists with Alastair Penman. The cost is £30 includng refreshements and we’d be delighted for non-Phoenix members to join us.
About the workshop
The workshop will focus on playing together in a large saxophone ensemble and, throughout the day, Alastair will give tips and advice on different elements of ensemble playing.
He will also give advice on elements of saxophone technique ranging from sound production and intonation through to tonguing and improving your rhythmic accuracy. He will also be happy to answer specific saxophone related questions.
Much of the music will be drawn from Alastair’s extensive catalogue of compositions and there will also be some much loved favourites for the instrument. Music will be around grade 4-5 standard and parts will be made available in advance, so there’s no need for sight reading.
How to book
If you’d like to come along, please download our leaflet for full details, including how to pay.
And if you have any queries, please email Liz Pearce on treasurer@phoenixsax.org.uk
About Alastair Penman
Alastair Penman is Professor of Saxophone at the Guildhall School of Music and enjoys a busy career as a saxophonist, clarinettist, composer and educator. His solo albums have been played on BBC radio and internationally, and you can hear his playing on film and video game scores including Deadpool and Wolverine, A Haunting in Venice and Call of Duty.
Alastair has performed with orchestras including the London Contemporary Orchestra, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, London Concert Orchestra and Philharmonia, including at the BBC Proms. Alastair’s compositions are featured on the ABRSM and Trinity Saxophone Syllabus and are published by Saxtet Publications and Sax Music Scores.
Alastair is performing artist for Henri Selmer Paris, Vandoren UK, Buffet Crampon and Key Leaves. More information at alastairpenman.co.uk
