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SUMMARY:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Cottingham
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be returning to St Mary Magdalene Church\, Cottingham\,  following a sellout concert in Summer 2024. \nTickets are £12 to include a glass of wine and nibbles (£6 for under 16s). \nTo book\, please contact Angela on cottinghamchurch@gmail.com\, or WhatsApp to 07594 682671. \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/cottingham2026
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Cottingham\, Church Street\,\, Cottingham\, Market Harborough\, LE16 8XU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Sax workshop with Andy Tweed and Karen Street
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be hosting this saxophone workshop\, led by Karen Street and Andy Tweed. \nThe workshop costs £30 and is open to all saxophonists (recommended playing standard grade 5 and above). \nJoin Andy and Karen for an inspiring and fun play day. They will be bringing some different styles of music to play including Avalon Suite\, an original work inspired by the mystical island of Glastonbry Tor and a brand new arrangement of Moon River.  Karen’s writing always makes sure that parts are interesting for all players. \nKaren will also be bringing some specially written exercises to help players with their rhythmic playing\, ensemble playing and musicianship. Andy will give advice on how to make a great sound and tips on technique and we will finish off the day with an accordion and saxophone duet. \nParts will be provided in advice\, so you don’t need to worry about sight reading. Please bring a music stand and a packed lunch. Tea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided and are included in the price. Pleas bring your own lunch \nHow to book \nIf you’d like to come along\, please download our leaflet for full details\, including how to pay. \nAnd if you have any queries\, please email Liz Pearce on treasurer@phoenixsax.org.uk \nAbout Karen Street \nKaren is a freelance accordion and saxophone player and her wide-ranging skills means that she delves into classical\, contemporary\, jazz and tango hence the diverse projects she has been involved in including: Martin Taylor\, Tim Garland\, Mike Westbrook\, Maria Schneider Big Band\, Grace Jones\, The Nash Ensemble\, Ice Breaker Opera North\, BBC Philharmonic\, the RPO\, WNO\, Royal Opera House \, Ballet Rambert and the Strictly Come Dancing live band. \nKaren is also a composer and writes educational music for saxophone and various other ensembles and her music is published by Boosey & Hawkes\, June Emerson and Saxtet Publications. She has produced four jazz CD’s of her own compositions and arrangements. \nAbout Andy Tweed \nAndy is from Northern Ireland and studied clarinet and saxophone at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the late 1980s. He joined Saxtet while still at music college and over its eighteen year life it became one the UK’s leading saxophone groups performing all over the world with their unique repertoire of their own compositions and arrangements. \nAndy continues to perform in both jazz and classical settings across the UK and teaches at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire\, European Youth Summer Music and the Cape Cornwall Saxophone Course. \nHe is a regular member of the Piccadilly Dance Orchestra\, Carismático Tango\, the Pinewood Saxophone Quartet with Kyle Horch and Delta Saxophone Quartet and is seen regularly on West End shows. \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/andy_karen
LOCATION:Langton Community Hall\, Stonton Road\, Church Langton\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 7SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Christmas concert\, Desborough Library
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have been invited back to Desborough Library for a Christmas Concert. We’ll be performing a variety of festive tunes along with pieces from our regular repertoire of light classical\, pop\, jazz and big band favourites\, as well as some original music written especially for saxophone ensemble. \nTickets are £12 to include a glass of wine or soft drink. For tickets\, please pop into the library\, call them on 01536 532415\, or email them on dhubcontact@gmail.com. \nAll profits from the concert will be shared between the library and Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra\, both of which are registered charities.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/dlch25
LOCATION:Desborough Library and Community Hub\, High Street\, Desborough\, Northamptonshire\, NN14 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desborough Library and Community Hub":MAILTO:dhubcontact@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Harrington Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be returning to perform at Harrington Church as part of the popular Harrington Concert Series. \nWe look forward to seeing a few familiar faces\, and hopefully some new ones\, and we’ll have lots of new music for you to enjoy! \nTickets are £12 each from Harrington Concerts on musicharrington@gmail.com\,  tel: 01536 713944. \nFor more inforamtion\, please see harringtonconcerts.co.uk
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/harrington25
LOCATION:St Peter and St Paul’s Church\, Harrington\, Church Lane\, Harrington\, Leicestershire\, NN6 9NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harrington Concerts":MAILTO:musicharrington@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T152602Z
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SUMMARY:Saxophone Orchestra Manchester
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to to be joining Saxophone Orchestra Manchester for a joint concert\, which will take place at St Michael and All Saints Church in Macclesfield. \nTickets are now on sale. Buy tickets here \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/som25
LOCATION:St. Michael and All Angels’ Church\, Market Place\, Macclesfield\, Cheshire\, SK10 1DY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Isle of Wight Tour
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that we are going on tour to the Isle of Wight in June\, to join up and perform with the Island’s Wight Sax\, and their honorary president Dave Plummer AKA Staxofsax! \n\n\n\nWe’ll also be performing a couple of solo concerts\, as well as taking some time to see the sights. Do come along and see us!  \n \n  \nWight Sax
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/iow
LOCATION:Isle of Wight
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250622T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T103050Z
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SUMMARY:New Park\, Melton Mowbray
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix is pleased to be returning to perform at the Grade II listed Melton Bandstand in New Park\, near the Town Centre\, as part of the town’s Summer Bands Concert programme. Free entry.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/melton25
LOCATION:Melton Bandstand\, New Park\, Play Close\, Melton Mowbray\, Leicestershire\, LE13 0PP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250511T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T141911Z
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SUMMARY:Old Grammar School\, Market Harborough
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix will be performing a 1 hour pop-up concert in the undercroft at the iconic Old Grammar School in Market Harborough\, as part of the Creative Harborough and Market Harborough and the Bowdens’s Charity busking intitiative. \nWe’ll be playing to raise money for the town’s Jubilee Food Bank\, where one of our sax players volunteers. Please come along and see us\, and do pop some coins (or notes) in our collection bucket! \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/grammar-school
LOCATION:The Old Grammar School\, 40 The Square\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creaative Harborough":MAILTO:Joe@creativeharborough.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Abington Park
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be taking part in the Northampton Bands in the Park series\, which is this year celebrating its 125th anniversary! \nWe’ll be performing at the beautiful Victorian bandstand in Abington Park\,  the oldest and most popular park in Northampton. It’s home to the Abington Park Museum\, a cafe\, flower displays\, lakes and a garden for the blind. Beneath the surface lies the archaeological remains of the old medieval village. \nEntrance is free. \nView full programme of events
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/abington-park-25
LOCATION:Abington Park\, Northampton\, NN1 5LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
CREATED:20240528T161233Z
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SUMMARY:Sax workshop with Alastair Penman
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the workshop \nThe 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. \nHe 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. \nMuch 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. \nHow to book \nIf you’d like to come along\, please download our leaflet for full details\, including how to pay. \nAnd if you have any queries\, please email Liz Pearce on treasurer@phoenixsax.org.uk \nAbout Alastair Penman \nAlastair 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. \nAlastair 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. \nAlastair is performing artist for Henri Selmer Paris\, Vandoren UK\, Buffet Crampon and Key Leaves. More information at alastairpenman.co.uk \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/alastair-penman
LOCATION:Langton Community Hall\, Stonton Road\, Church Langton\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 7SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241214T210000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert\, Desborough Library
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have been invited back to Desborough Library for a Christmas Concert. We’ll be performing a variety of festive tunes along with pieces from our regular repertoire of light classical\, pop\, jazz and big band favourites\, as well as some original music written especially for saxophone ensemble. \nTickets are £12 to include a glass of wine or soft drink. For tickets\, please pop into the library\, call them on 01536 532415\, or email them on dhubcontact@gmail.com. \nAll profits from the concert will be shared between the library and Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra\, both of which are registered charities. \n \n \nView showreel
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/christmas-dlch
LOCATION:Desborough Library and Community Hub\, High Street\, Desborough\, Northamptonshire\, NN14 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desborough Library and Community Hub":MAILTO:dhubcontact@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
CREATED:20240224T111617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T122454Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert\, Sibbertoft Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/sibbertoft24
LOCATION:St Helen’s Church\, Sibbertoft\, Church Street\, Sibbertoft\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 9UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Hartshorne":MAILTO:lesley1702@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241124T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Concertino with Gerard McChrystal
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS NOW SOLD OUT\n\nWe are delighted to be joining with our Patron Gerard McChrystal to perform a fundraising concert in November! \nThe Sunday afternoon concert will combine solo pieces from Gerard and ensemble pieces from the orchestra\, culminating in a performance of ‘Concertino’\, a funky new concerto by Australian composer Matthew Orlovich\, that Phoenix will be performing with Gerard taking the lead on solo alto saxophone. \nThrough its three movements\, Concertino ebbs and flows between buoyant\, sparkling music and slower\, more introspective lyricism. The soloist’s narrative draws on a variety of musical ideas\, including some courage-inducing fanfares\, a heart-felt aria and some altissimo register tightrope walking. The sax orchestra’s fingers are kept busy throughout\, with soprano\, alto\, tenor\, baritone and bass saxophones creating a kaleidoscopic setting for the soloist\, by layering snippets of melody\, trills\, drones\, some pizzicato-like punctuations and occasional slow-burning chord progressions. \nTickets for the concert are £12 each (£5 for under 16s)\, and all profits will go to the St Hugh’s Cygnet Fundraising Project\, which aims to build a welcoming\, safe space for church and community to meet. Partly funded by proceeds from the sale of the nearby church hall\, the Cygnet Project aims to provide a larger community space within St Hugh’s Church\, separated from the worship area by a movable glass screen\, along with a meeting room\, kitchen\, accessible toilets and storage\, all reconfigured on one level for ease of access. \nThe Cygnet Project is so named because the Church’s patron saint St Hugh is known to have had a swan as a pet. The Church is starting with a cygnet so that\, over time\, when the project is finished\, it will have grown into a swan. For more more information about St Hugh’s and the Cygnet Fundraising Project\, see harborough-anglican.org.uk. \nTickets are available by emailing transfig@harborough-anglican.org.uk. \nAbout Gerard McChrystal \nMulti award winning saxophonist Gerard McChrystal was born in Derry\, Northern Ireland\, and now lives in Leicester\, He has played with leading musicians and orchestras in more than 35 countries worldwide and has recorded 15 CDs.You can find more information about Gerard McChrystal at saxsaxsax.com.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/concertino-gmc
LOCATION:St Hugh’s Church\, Granville Street\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 9HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T210000
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SUMMARY:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Cottingham
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix will be performing a joint fundraising summer concert at St Mary Magdalene Church in Cottingham \nAll profits will be split equally between Phoenix and St Mary Magdalene Church. \nTickets are £12 each (£6 for under 16s)\, to include a glass of Pimms and nibbles\, available from Angela Preston-Jones on 07594 682671\, email cottinghamchurch@gmail.com
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/cottingham
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Cottingham\, Church Street\,\, Cottingham\, Market Harborough\, LE16 8XU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cottingham Parochial Church Council":MAILTO:cottinghamchurch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240728T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Western Park\, Leicester
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix is delghted to be performing in the bandstand at Western Park\, Leicester as part of Leicester City Council’s Summer ‘Bands in the Park’ series. \nWe’ll be performing from 3pm to 4pm. Do come along and see us!
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/western-park-leicester
LOCATION:Western Park\, Leicester\, Leicestershire\, LE3 6XH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240727T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T171050Z
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SUMMARY:Hunsbury Hill Country Park\, Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix has been invited to perform at Hunsbury Hill Country Park\, Northampton\, to coincide with National Love Parks Week. \nLove Parks Week aims to get as many people as possible\, young and old\, out into the great outdoors to take advantage of their local parks. A park is an excellent place to get some fresh air and boost your mental health\, and you’ll also be doing your part to preserve your local park’s resources for future generations by making regular use of them. \nHunsbury Hill Country Park is home to the remains of an ancient Iron Age Fort\, built between the 7th and 4th Centuries BC. The site was a major focus in the early settlement of the Upper Nene Valley (Iron Age and Roman periods) and was also a key area for the extraction of ironstone. \nWe’ll be performing from 3pm to 5pm. We look forward to seeing you there. \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/hunsbury-hill
LOCATION:Hunsbury Hill Country Park\, Hunsbury Close\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN4 9UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of West Hunsbury Parks":MAILTO:FriendsOWHP@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Bands in the Park\, Kettering
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be back at Rockingham Road Pleasure Park for a third consecutive year to perform as part of the ‘Kettering Bands in the Park’ series. Entrance is free and\, in the event of bad weather\, performances will take place in All Saints Church.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/kettering-2024
LOCATION:Rockingham Road Pleasure Park\, Park Road\, Kettering\, NN16 9RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240609T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240609T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:New Park\, Melton Mowbray
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix will be performing live at the Grade II listed Melton Bandstand in New Park\, near the Town Centre\, as part of the town’s Summer Bands Concert programme. Free entry.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/new-park-melton
LOCATION:Melton Bandstand\, New Park\, Play Close\, Melton Mowbray\, Leicestershire\, LE13 0PP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240512T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Abington Park\, Northampton
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be taking part in this year’s Northampton Bands in the Park series\, performing at the beautiful Victorian bandstand in Abington Park. \nAbington Park is the oldest and most popular park in Northampton. It’s home to the Abington Park Museum\, a cafe\, flower displays\, lakes and a garden for the blind. Beneath the surface lies the archaeological remains of the old medieval village. \nThese well-established and popular free events have taken place for many years and are very much enjoyed by the local community and park users. \nFor more information\, visit northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark  \nThe full programme for 2024 will be available soon. \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/abington-park
LOCATION:Abington Park\, Northampton\, NN1 5LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240324T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Sax workshop with Dan Forshaw
DESCRIPTION:We’d like to invite saxophonists grade 3 and above to join us for an all day workshop with Dan Forshaw on Sunday 24 March. The cost is £30 including tea and coffee and the focus will be on pop and jazz music\, with some improvisation included. \nDan will be working with us on: \n\n\n\nReleasing the power of the pentatonic scale\nThe answer to all your questions is simple – listen\nReleasing your inner Coltrane\n\n\n\nParts will be sent out in advance\, so there’s no need to worry about sight reading. \nThe day will end with a 20-30 minute concert showcasing what we’ve learned during the day\, and you’re welcome to invite friends and family along to listen to this. \nDon’t miss this fantastic opportunity to receive first hand\, expert advice from this inspirational saxophonist! \n\nHow to book\nIf you’d like to come along\, please download our leaflet for full details\, including how to pay. \nAnd if you have any queries\, please email Liz Pearce on treasurer@phoenixsax.org.uk \n\nAbout Dan Forshaw\n\nMeet Dan Forshaw\, the UK jazz scene’s charisma king and sax maestro. But he’s not just a player\, he’s also a true pioneer\, having developed the multi-award-winning cambridgesaxophone.com website and his latest venture\, sax.coach. \nDan is the first study saxophone tutor at the University of Cambridge\, lectures on creative music at Middlesex University and was named UK music teacher of the year in 2020 and 2021. \nBut his classroom extends far beyond walls. Dan’s YouTube channel @danforshaw has ignited more than seven million people with his infectious passion since 2016. \nHis mission is to unleash the inner musician in everyone\, proving age is just a number when it comes to igniting a lifelong love of music.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/dan-forshaw
LOCATION:Langton Community Hall\, Stonton Road\, Church Langton\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 7SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert\, Sibbertoft Church
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix is delighted to have been invited to perform a Winter themed concert at St Helen’s Church in Sibbertoft\, which will be all decorated for Christmas! \nTickets are £15 to include interval drink and nibbles\, or £5 for children aged 16 and under\, accompanied by an adult. All proceeds go to the maintenance and running of St Helen’s Church. \nTo reserve tickets\, please contact Lesley Hartshorne on email  lesley1702@aol.com\, telephone 07765 256552 \nView website
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/sibbertoft
LOCATION:St Helen’s Church\, Sibbertoft\, Church Street\, Sibbertoft\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 9UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Hartshorne":MAILTO:lesley1702@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231209T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Christmas joint fundraising concert\, Desborough Library
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix is delighted to be putting on a Christmas concert at Desborough Library and Community Hub. \nThis concert will be a joint fundraiser for the library and Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra\, with all profits split equally between the two charities. \nTickets are £10 each (£5 for under 16s) to include a glass of wine or soft drink. \nTickets are available from the Library on Desborough High Street (NN14 2QS)\, or by calling 01604 364633* or 07867 504996\, or emailing dhubcontact@gmail.com \n* Note that this number being used temporarily by the library while their main number (01604 368169) is out of order\, due to a problem with the Council’s phone system. Apologies for any inconvenience. \n \nDownload leaflet \nView showreel
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/dlch
LOCATION:Desborough Library and Community Hub\, High Street\, Desborough\, Northamptonshire\, NN14 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Sax workshop with Gerard McChrystal
DESCRIPTION:About the workshop\n \nOur patron\, international saxophonist Gerard McChrystal\, will be running a full day saxophone workshop on 12 November. \nThe cost is £30 including tea and coffee and it’s open to all saxophonists. We’d be delighted for non Phoenix members to come along and join us! \nThe workshop will focus on live ensemble playing\, with tips and advice on sax technique\, learning\, performing and getting the most from your instrument as we go along. \nWe will be playing a selection of music\, including pieces from our sponsor Saxtet Publications\, who we would like to thank wholeheartedly for their ongoing support of Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra. \nThe music we’ll be focusing on is around Grade 4-5 standard\, but individual parts will be sent out in advance\, so there’s no need to worry about sight reading! Whatever the level of your playing\, the opportunity to play with a large ensemble\, learn from fellow musicians and receive first hand\, expert advice from a professional saxophonist like Gerard is one not to be missed. \nWe are looking forward to welcoming saxophonists from far and wide to this special event. \nHow to book \nIf you’d like to come along\, please download our leaflet for full details\, including how to pay. \nAnd if you have any queries\, please email Liz Pearce on treasurer@phoenixsax.org.uk \n\nAbout Gerard McChrystal \nGerard comes from Derry\, N.Ireland. He took up the saxophone as a second study for his RNCM audition in 1982. By 1987 he had made his concerto debut with the RTE Concert Orchestra playing the Dubois concerto live on TV. His UK debut was with the Philharmonia in 1989 premiering Out of the Cool  by Dave Heath.  He was the first student to graduate from RNCM\, Manchester\, with three awards\, including a distinction in his PPRNCM. Further studies at The Guildhall School\, London and Northwestern University\, Chicago\, followed. \nCompetition success includes The Royal Overseas League\, RTE Musician of the Future\, The £15\,000 1st Prize Lombard and Ulster Music Foundation\, Countess of Munster\, The Sir James Caird Award\, NFMS Award\, BBC1 Opportunity Knocks! and The Park Lane Group. His Wigmore Hall debut came as a result of winning the intercolleagiate Ivan Sutton Recording Award. \nHe has worked with Philip Glass\, The Smith Quartet\, guitarist Craig Ogden\, percussionists Ensemble Bash\, The Soweto String Quartet\, tenorist Tommy Smith\, Uilleann piper Liam O’ Flynn and vocal group Anuna. \nGerard has performed in 35 countries including USA\, China\, South Africa\, Indonesia\, Azerbaijan\, Korea\, Sweden and all over Europe including Italy\, France\, Spain and Slovenia. He has recorded albums with BBC NOW\, Ulster Orchestra\, London Musici\, Craig Ogden\, The Smith Quartet\, Yan Pascal Tortelier; record labels include Chandos\, Signum Records and Silva Screen. \nGerard is Professor of Saxophone at Trinity Laban Conservatoire\, London and he teaches at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. He is also Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra’s Patron.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/gmc_2023
LOCATION:Langton Community Hall\, Stonton Road\, Church Langton\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 7SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Pearce":MAILTO:treasurer@phoenixsax.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Harrington Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra is delighted to have been invited back to take part in the 2023 Harrington Concert Series. \nTickets are £10 each (£5 for under 18s) from musicharrington@gmail.com\, telephone 01536 713944. \nFor more information about the Harrington Concerts\, visit harringtonconcerts.co.uk \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/harrington_2023
LOCATION:St Peter and St Paul’s Church\, Harrington\, Church Lane\, Harrington\, Leicestershire\, NN6 9NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harrington Concerts":MAILTO:musicharrington@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230826T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Southwell Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix is thrilled to have been invited to be part of the free Musical Picnic at the 2023 Southwell Music Festival\, performing in the beautiful surroundings of the walled garden at the ruined Archbishop’s Palace\, which stands in the grounds of Southwell Minster. \nWe will be playing two half hour sets at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. \nBetween our performances\, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is giving a piano recital inside the Minster. \nDownload Festival brochure
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/southwell-music-festival
LOCATION:Archbishop’s Garden\, Southwell Minster\, Southwell\, Nottinghamshire\, NG25 0HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230806T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Melton Bandstand
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix will be performing live at the Grade II listed Melton Bandstand in New Park\, near the Town Centre\, as part of the town’s Summer Bands Concert programme. Free entry.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/melton-bandstand-2
LOCATION:Melton Bandstand\, New Park\, Play Close\, Melton Mowbray\, Leicestershire\, LE13 0PP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230730T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230730T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Newark Castle
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix is excited to have been invited to perform at the bandstand in the grounds of Newark Castle in Nottinghamshire. \nKnown as ‘the Gateway to the North’\, the castle dates back to the 12th Century and is strategically located on the Trent at the intersection of the Great North Road and Fosse Way. \nIn 1216\, King John died at Newark Castle during a tempestuous storm\, not long after he’d purportedly ‘lost’ the crown jewels attempting to cross The Wash! The Castle fell into disrepair after the Civil War\, but its walls\, towers and dungeons still stand as a reminder of Newark’s turbulent history. \nIn 1887\, the castle site was landscaped and repaired\, and opened as a pleasure garden for Queen Victoria’s 70th birthday on 24 May 1889. A covenant was made at this time for the grounds to be ‘for the free use of the people forever’\, and this covenant still exists today. \nVictorian landscape gardener H.E.Milner’s original designs did include a bandstand\, but it was not actually built and installed until the Year 2000. \nCome along and hear us play in these atmospheric surroundings.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/newark-castle
LOCATION:Newark Castle\, Castle Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230723T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Evington Park\, Leicester
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix is delighted to be returning to Evington Park\, Leicester\, where we’ll be performing on the oval in front of the stylish Georigan mansion\, Evington House\, that sits at the heart of the park. \nIf you’d like to see and hear us play in this beautiful setting\, we would love to see you! Entrance is free.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/evington-park-2023
LOCATION:Evington Park\, The Common\, Evington\, Leicester\, Leicestershire\, LE5 6EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230709T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
CREATED:20230223T122141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T110335Z
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SUMMARY:Bands in the Park\, Kettering
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have been invited back to perform as part of the ‘Kettering Bands in the Park’ series. Entrance is free and\, in the event of bad weather\, performances will take place in All Saints Church.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/bands-in-the-park-kettering
LOCATION:Rockingham Road Pleasure Park\, Park Road\, Kettering\, NN16 9RG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTSTAMP:20260404T082607
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SUMMARY:Concert Tour to Aberdeenshire
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra is heading to Aberdeenshire for a four day tour\, which will include two joint concerts with fellow RPS award nominees Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra\, and two pop-up mini concerts. \nFriday 2 June\nPhoenix will be performing a pop up 30 minute concert at Braemar Village around 12.30pm\, and another at Crathes Castle at around 3.30pm. \n \nSaturday 3 June\, 7pm\nJoint concert at The Acorn Centre\, West High Street\, Inverurie AB51 3SA\nTickets £7.50 from trybooking.com/UK/CJAW\nRefreshments available\n \n \nSunday 4 June\, 10am\nJoint Concert at Aden Country Park\, Station Rd\, Mintlaw\,\nOld Deer\, Peterhead AB42 5FQ\nTickets £10 on the door or from the Aden Gift Shop \n \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/scotland2023
LOCATION:Aberdeenshire\, Scotland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance,Tour
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