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SUMMARY:Sax workshop with Mick Foster
DESCRIPTION:Professional saxophonist Mick Foster will be running a saxophone workshop for Phoenix on Sunday 26 February. \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 focusing on music specifically written for the saxophone ensemble\, including a brand new piece that Mick has composed especially for Phoenix and a couple of pieces that have been generously gifted to Phoenix by composers Richard Percival and John Holland. \nThe playing level for the day is around Grade 4-5\, but parts will be sent out in advance\, so there’s no need to worry about sight reading. \nThe opportunity to receive first hand\, expert advice from a professional sax player like Mick is certainly one not to be missed\, and we look forward to welcoming sax players from far and wide to enjoy a full day of learning and ensemble playing with fellow musicians. \nHow to join\n \nFor more details\, including how to pay\, please download our leaflet. \nOr if you have any queries\, please contact Liz Pearce on treasurer@phoenixsax.org.uk \n\nAbout Mick Foster \nMick Foster is a saxophonist\, woodwind player and composer who is known as one of the UK’s foremost exponents of the baritone saxophone. He studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama\, London and has since worked extensively in the fields of jazz\, commercial and classical music.  He has played with many ensembles such as the big bands of John Dankworth\, Stan Sulzmann and Mike Garrick\, Ginger Baker’s Air Force\, Swing Out Sister\, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, English National Opera and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. \nMick has recently been recording and touring with Alan Barnes + 11 and Jim Rattigan’s ensemble Pavillon\, and is currently a member of The Humphrey Lyttelton Band\, the Back to Basie Orchestra and the London Jazz Orchestra.  Other notable jazz musicians that Mick has worked with include Dame Cleo Laine\, Jacqui Dankworth\, Trudy Kerr\, Mark Lockheart\, Guy Barker\, Laura Jurd and Digby Fairweather.  Mick has recorded three albums under his own name and is in demand as a session musician\, having played for many film and TV soundtracks including Prometheus\, Vice\, Don’t Look Up and Downton Abbey. \nAs a composer Mick has written for various ensembles which include the London Jazz Orchestra\, Quartz Saxophone Quartet\, Docklands Sinfonia and Onyx Brass as well as his own jazz groups.  His music has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and he has pieces published by Saxtet Publications; some are included on both the ABRSM and Trinity College exams syllabuses. \nMick is active as an educator; he currently teaches at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama\, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and Goldsmiths College; he is also a tutor for the National Youth Jazz Collective. \n\n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/mick-foster
LOCATION:Langton Community Hall\, Stonton Road\, Church Langton\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 7SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221119T160000
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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 19 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 from our sponsor Saxtet Publications\, who we would like to thank wholeheartedly for their ongoing support of Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra. \nPhoenix Saxophone Orchestra features seven different types of sax\, and workshop attendees will also have the opportunity to try out some of the giants of the saxophone family – the bass and contrabass sax – which are being brought along for the day by the orchestra’s Jonathan Shaw. \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. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/gmc_workshop_2022
LOCATION:Langton Community Hall\, Stonton Road\, Church Langton\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 7SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Harrington Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra is delighted to be taking part in the 2022 Harrington Concert Series. We’ll be performing at Harrington Church at 3pm on Sunday 9 October. \nTickets are £10 each (£5 for under 18s) from musicharrington@gmail.com\, telephone 01536 713944.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/harrington-concerts
LOCATION:St Peter and St Paul’s Church\, Harrington\, Church Lane\, Harrington\, Leicestershire\, NN6 9NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220807T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220807T163000
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SUMMARY:Melton Bandstand
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra 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
LOCATION:Melton Bandstand\, New Park\, Play Close\, Melton Mowbray\, Leicestershire\, LE13 0PP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220724T140000
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SUMMARY:Kettering Bands in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Kettering Bands in the Park is back for 2022\, and Phoenix is delighted to have been invited to perform. 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-bands-in-the-park
LOCATION:Rockingham Road Pleasure Park\, Park Road\, Kettering\, NN16 9RG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220722T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220722T200000
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SUMMARY:Richmond Retirement Village - private performance
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix is delighted to be performing for residents at Richmond Retirement Village\, Northampton. We are very much looking forward to entertaining you all! \nIf you’d like Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra to perform at your venue\, or for a private event\, please contact us.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/richmond-retirement-village-private-performance
LOCATION:Richmond Retirement Village\, Bridge Meadow Way\, Grange Park\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN4 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220717T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220717T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133540
CREATED:20220215T203423Z
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SUMMARY:Naseby Village Fair CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Naseby Village Fair has regretfully been cancelled due to the extreme weather warning that’s been issued for Sunday. Stay safe everyone. \nYou can see the announcement from the organisers on their Facebook page. \nNaseby Village Fair\, dog and classic car show is back for 2022. The event takes place on the showground next to Naseby Village Hall from 10am to 5pm\, and Phoenix will be playing a half hour slot at 2pm. Sounds like a great day out! Entry is free\, £4 per car for parking on site.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/naseby-village-fair
LOCATION:Naseby Village Hall\, Naseby Road\, Haselbech\, Naseby\, Northamptonshire\, NN6 6DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220710T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133540
CREATED:20220126T202346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T093850Z
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SUMMARY:Hollycroft Park\, Hinckley
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra will be performing live at the iconic Art Deco Bandstand in Hollycroft Park\, Hinckley. Entry is free. Bring a picnic\, and come along to hear us play!
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/hollycroft-park-hinckley
LOCATION:Hollycroft Park\, Shakespeare Drive\, Hinckley\, Leicestershire\, LE10 0BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220612T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133541
CREATED:20220127T123137Z
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SUMMARY:Evington Park
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra will be performing in Evington Park\, Leicester\, on the oval in front of the stylish Georigan mansion\, Evington House\, that sits at the heart of the park. If 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
LOCATION:Evington Park\, The Common\, Evington\, Leicester\, Leicestershire\, LE5 6EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133541
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T120850Z
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SUMMARY:Sax workshop with Gerard McChrystal
DESCRIPTION:Our patron\, international saxophonist Gerard McChrystal\, will be running a full day saxophone workshop on 14 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.  \nIf you’d like to come along\, please download our leaflet for full details. \nWe will be playing a selection of music from our sponsor Saxtet Publications\, who we would like to thank wholeheartedly for their ongoing support of Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra. \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. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/gerard-mcchrystal-workshop
LOCATION:Langton Community Hall\, Stonton Road\, Church Langton\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 7SZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133541
CREATED:20210825T181615Z
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SUMMARY:Harborough Great Big Green Week
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra is delighted to be performing in the Town Square as part of this national event that’s set to be the largest event for climate and nature ever seen in the UK. \nWe look forward to seeing you! Please note change of time – we will now be appearing at 3.30pm.
URL:http://phoenixsax.org.uk/event/harborough-great-big-green-week
LOCATION:Town Square\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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