The Woodwind Orchestra Play Days are educational days held each year in London, Leeds and new for 2020 is Cardiff, Wales’ Capital city. The focus of them is to explore original repertoire and arrangements of the rarely heard soundworld of the woodwind orchestra.

For each of the days, a team of visiting conductors take sessions along with Artistic Director, Shea Lolin. It is a great way of meeting other woodwind players and to have great fun whilst making music in a large-scale orchestra. In addition to the playing, there are several trade stands selling instruments, accessories, sheet music and a whole load of advice for you and your playing!

As a rough guide, we suggest you are approximately grade five on your respective instrument to be able to best enjoy the day. But if you are a keen grade three or a diploma level musician, there will surely be something for you. Although requests cannot be guaranteed, please make a note with your application if you wish to play particular parts (such as first clarinet or third flute).

LONDON

Saturday 25 January 2020

10:30–17.00

St John’s Church, Waterloo Road, London SE1 8TY

Tutors: Paul Harris, Shea Lolin, James Rae & Callum Rookes.

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Fee: £50, £45 (concessions)

LEEDS

Saturday 8 February 2020

10:15–16.45

Leeds College of Music, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PD

Tutors: Keiron Anderson, Bill Connor, Shea Lolin & Hayley Jenkins.

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Fee: £50, £45 (concessions)

CARDIFF

Saturday 29 February 2020

10:15–16.45

Cornerstone, Charles Street, Cardiff CF10 2SF

Tutors: Meyrick Alexander, Beth Linton and Shea Lolin.

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Fee: £50, £45 (concessions)

Postal Application

If you would prefer to apply by post, please download, print and send off the postal application below:

Sponsorship

The Woodwind Orchestra Play Day is very grateful to the collection of companies and brands who support the day.