The British Flute Society invites all flute players to a day of ensemble playing, workshops and masterclasses in Sheffield city centre, including flute choir sessions, tone, Alexander technique and flute maintenance, ending with an informal performance. We are delighted to welcome our guest tutors for the day:
Laura Jellicoe, flute tutor at Chetham's School of music and senior tutor in flute at RNCM.
Dana Morgan, flute tutor at Nottingham University and the University of Sheffield.
Mel Orriss of Wonderful Winds publishing company and flute days.
Lynne Williams, repairer at Lynne Williams Woodwind.
Lucy Ascham, Alexander Technique teacher with a specialism in working with musicians.
Plus trade stands from Wonderful Winds, Forton Music and more!
Open to flautists of all levels and ages. Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (please book a free 'non-participating adult' ticket for parents/guardians).
Main hall:
10-10.30am Warm-up (Laura Jellicoe)
10.30-11.15am Tone, harmonics and tone colour (Dana Morgan)
11.15-11.45am Break
11.45-12.30pm Flute Choir (Mel Orriss)
12.30-1.15pm Flute Choir (Laura Jellicoe)
1.15-2pm Lunch
2-2.45pm Flute Choir (Laura Jellicoe)
2.45-3.30pm Flute Choir (Mel Orriss)
3.30-4pm Break
4-4.45pm Concert
Second room (capacity 20 - places on these sessions must be booked in advance):
10.30-11.15am Alexander technique (Lucy Ascham)
11.15-11.45am Break
11.45-12.30pm Alexander technique (Lucy Ascham)
12.30-1.15pm Basic flute maintenance and repairs (Lynne Williams)
1.15-2pm Lunch
2-2.45pm Masterclass (Dana Morgan)
2.45-3.30pm Masterclass (Laura Jellicoe)
Tickets:
Adults: £35 (BFS member)/ £40 (non-member)
Concessions: £25 (BFS member)/ £30 (non-member) - under-18s, students and senior citizens.
Book a place at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/britishflutesociety/293418