Join us for a FREE, one-day event for young woodwind players, aged 9 – 17 (from grade 3 upwards).
Experience a full day of masterclasses, ensemble playing, and lively group discussions, led by a friendly, specialist team of Chetham’s tutors, students, and professional musicians.
From 10am – 4pm, the action-packed day will include classes for each instrument. Learn top tips on solo repertoire, technique, chamber music and get the chance to play in massed woodwind choirs.
Suitable for players of the following instruments: Clarinet, Saxophone, Recorder, Oboe, Flute, Bassoon.
Book for your instrument:
Clarinet
Saxophone
Recorder
Oboe
Flute
Bassoon
Confirmed Guest Tutors
Collaborate and learn with a team of incredible guest tutors including Principal players of the Halle and BBC Symphony Orchestra!
Adam Lee, Clarinet
Co-principal clarinet of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and previous principal clarinet no. 2 with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
NYOS – Spring ‘25
Jenni Watson, Saxophone
Saxophonist and composer, Jenni’s works have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and Scala Radio.
Chris Orton, Recorder
Recorder player, Dalcroze Eurhythmics teacher and conductor, currently running the recorder departments at the Junior and Senior Schools of the Royal Northern College of Music and Chetham’s School of Music.
Olivier Stankiewicz, Oboe
Principal oboe of the London Symphony Orchestra, artist in residence at the Wigmore Hall for 2024-2025, and previously performed with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and the French National Orchestra.
Sarah Bennett, Flute
Principal flute no.2 of the Hallé Orchestra and an established DJ.
Angharad Thomas, Bassoon
Principal bassoon no.2 of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
