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Thursday, April 2, 2015
Rarescale Flute News...
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Music Education Expo
Music Education Expo
12th & 13th March
Barbican Conference Centre, London
The Music Education Expo is an essential event for anyone involved in music education.
We're delighted to announce that June Emerson Wind Music will have a small
trade stand there this year, so if want to come and discuss possibilities,
ask about how we work, or just come and say hello, we'd love to see you!
We'll have lots of Overscore Tape on sale and we'll have a prize draw to win a fabulous music bag from Beaumont Music (free entry with every purchase of Overscore Tape).
If you haven't been before, here's the blurb:
Music Education Expo is the UK’s largest conference and exhibition for anyone
involved on music education. Whether you’re a classroom teacher or instrumental teacher, a hub leader or university lecturer, the Expo is an essential event for you!
involved on music education. Whether you’re a classroom teacher or instrumental teacher, a hub leader or university lecturer, the Expo is an essential event for you!
Spanning two days, the event will offer over 50 seminars, workshops and debates, the chance to meet and browse the services of over 100 exhibitors, and the chance to network with up to 2,500 of your peers.
FOUR reasons to come to Music Education Expo:
1. LEARN – the conference will host over 50 sessions, including engaging debates, insightful seminars and fun and inspiring workshops
2. BROWSE – over 100 exhibitors showcasing their best music education products and services, including some exciting new product launches
3. NETWORK – with up to 2,500 visitors, the show is the perfect opportunity to meet new people or catch up with old friends, and to share ideas
4. SAVE – the Expo is completely FREE to attend, meaning you get a raft of high-quality professional development sessions for absolutely nothing
Find our more and register for your FREE ticket at: www.musiceducationexpo.co.uk
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Trombone Megastar Ian Bousfield To Coach North Yorkshire Youngsters
Ian Bousfield Workshop Day
for Young Trombonists
Sunday 8th February 2015 - 11am to 4pm
Kirkbymoorside Memorial Hall
This is an incredible opportunity for young trombonists (up to age 18) of all
standards to spend a day working and learning with Ian Bousfield,
internationally renowned soloist and teacher.
The day will include demonstrations, individual masterclasses and ensemble playing.
Ian's wealth of experience and infectious enthusiasm will be an inspiration
to everyone, whether taking part or just observing.
Places are limited to the first 5 applicants, after which there will be a waiting list.
You must bring your own music and accompanist (if necessary - a keyboard will be provided).
TICKETS:
Participants: £10
Masterclasses: additional £10
Non-participants: £5
For information and booking, please contact:
rachel.emerson@juneemerson.co.uk
01439 788324 (office hours)
This event is being hosted by:
June Emerson Wind Music
and
Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band
with assistance from
The British Trombone Society
Thursday, July 3, 2014
The International Horn Symposium Comes To London
International Horn Symposium
11th to 15th August, 2014
Imperial College, London
We're starting to get excited about this! June Emerson Wind Music will be attending the
2014 IHS event in London this August, taking all our horn music and books
to sell as one of the trade exhibitors.
It promises to be an amazing event, with internationally renowned soloists and ensembles
plus the very best instrument and accessory manufacturers,
and your favourite sheet music retailer, of course!
There will also be a special one-off performance of 'I Found My Horn' by Jasper Rees,
performed by Jonathan Guy Lewis. The reviews are fantastic and the atmosphere
should be amazing.
Don't miss it!
For details and registration:
Monday, June 2, 2014
Managing Performance Anxiety
The English Brass Academy presents...
Manage Performance Anxiety
Putney High School, 35 Putney Hill, London SW15 6BH
Manage Performance Anxiety
Putney High School, 35 Putney Hill, London SW15 6BH
Manage Performances Anxiety
in a friendly, supportive atmosphere
in a friendly, supportive atmosphere
• Despite hours of practice do you still feel concerned ?
• Do you find it difficult to concentrate when performing?
• Are negative thoughts difficult to shake off?
• Are you able to play well in rehearsal but feel anxious in performance?
• Have you suffered from the physical symptoms of nerves such as fast heart beat, dry mouth or shaking?
Then this course is for you!
Andrew Evans will help you understand those negative feelings, develop
a regime that will improve your performing and help you manage anxieties.
• Do you find it difficult to concentrate when performing?
• Are negative thoughts difficult to shake off?
• Are you able to play well in rehearsal but feel anxious in performance?
• Have you suffered from the physical symptoms of nerves such as fast heart beat, dry mouth or shaking?
Then this course is for you!
Andrew Evans will help you understand those negative feelings, develop
a regime that will improve your performing and help you manage anxieties.
This will be in a comfortable and safe environment - you will be among like-minded
friends - so no intimidation, just practical help and an enjoyable time.
Cost: £65 including lunch
What is the purpose of the course?
Cost: £65 including lunch
What is the purpose of the course?
• Understand the psychology of performance anxiety
• Achieve Peak Performance
• Develop effective practice
• Handle competitions, concerts and auditions
• Manage adrenalin
• Devise strategies for negative thoughts
• Maintain motivation
• Handle stress and burnout
• Live a healthy lifestyle
• Maximise creativity
Andy Evans - Performance Psychologist
Andy Evans (BA, MA, CPCC) is a psychologist, performance coach, writer and musician.
Andy Evans (BA, MA, CPCC) is a psychologist, performance coach, writer and musician.
He was educated at University College, Oxford, the Royal Academy of Music and
the University of Paris VII. He founded Arts Psychology Consultants in 1988, and
has seen well over a thousand performers over the last 25 years both in
private practice (www.performanceandmedia.org) and for a number of
music academies and arts organisations.
He has been a UK pioneer of performance psychology, and is a frequent broadcaster
and magazine contributor on showbiz and general arts and media subjects.
The latest of his five books is "Secrets of Performing Confidence" (Methuen Drama, 2013)
To book or for more information:
the University of Paris VII. He founded Arts Psychology Consultants in 1988, and
has seen well over a thousand performers over the last 25 years both in
private practice (www.performanceandmedia.org) and for a number of
music academies and arts organisations.
He has been a UK pioneer of performance psychology, and is a frequent broadcaster
and magazine contributor on showbiz and general arts and media subjects.
The latest of his five books is "Secrets of Performing Confidence" (Methuen Drama, 2013)
To book or for more information:
www.englishbrassacademy.co.uk or call Paul at English Brass Academy on 01306 508060
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
The British Flute Society's Ninth International Convention
Friday 22-Sunday 24 August 2014
Warwick Arts Centre,
University of
Warwick, near Coventry
Visit www.bfs.org.uk
for full details and to book online
Click the image for
programme information
Warwick Arts Centre at Warwick University
Based on a 290 hectare out-of-town campus with easy access to a wide range of
restaurants and a supermarket on site, Warwick Arts Centre is just over an hour
from London Euston and fifteen minutes from Birmingham Airport by fast train.
BFS delegates will enjoy free access to the sports centre and swimming pool as
well as a contemporary sculpture trail, nature trail, gardens, wood and two
lakes. Parking is free for anyone attending the Convention in any of the
allocated car parks (see BFS website for details). A choice of accommodation is
available ranging from single student standard accommodation with shared
bathroom facilities to single student ensuite accommodation and breakfast is
included.
Music with Friends
This year’s theme is Music with Friends, and there will be plenty of
opportunities to participate and make new friends, both musically and socially.
Lisa Nelsen and the Metzger Ensemble will be holding two flute quartet
workshops, to allow convention delegates the opportunity to play alongside a
professional ensemble. Quintessenz will be holding a flute ensemble
masterclass, for established ensembles and for audience members to form new ad
hoc groups. Look out, too, for Atarah’s flute choir with soloists rehearsal and
concert, where you can play alongside some of the convention artists. No
convention would be complete without a dazzling array of headline artists, and
this year is no exception; we are looking forward to recitals by Adam Walker,
Katherine Bryan, Peter Verhoyen, Jean-Louis Beaumadier, Marina Piccinini,
Quintessenz, Robert Dick, Sergio Pallottelli, HallfrÃður Ólafsdóttir, Joel Tse,
Jean Michel Tanguy, Nicole Esposito, Tempest, William Bennett and Trevor Wye
amongst others.
Something for all
As usual, there will be a wide range of recitals, workshops, foyer
performances, flute choirs and masterclasses. There will be two themed days;
Friday will feature events aimed at continuing professional development for
teachers, including talks on beginner methods, Diplomas, CME and digital
technology. Saturday is our Early Music day, with performances and workshops
from Rachel Brown, Boaz Berney, the Renaissance flute quartet Modena Consort,
and Elizabeth Walker. Throughout the weekend, there will be contemporary music
offerings from Robert Dick, Tilmann Dehnhard and our four featured composers,
Violeta Dinescu, Sophie Dufeutrelle, Katherine Hoover and Mike Mower.
There will also be plenty of opportunities to hear low flutes and piccolos, and
flute players’ well-being will be represented through classes on the
Feldenkrais method, posture and yoga.
Trade Hall
With a wide array of instruments to try and new repertoire to explore the trade
hall promises to be unmissable. Exhibitors will include flute shops, flute
makers, accessories, instrument repairs, insurance companies and with many
well-known companies are already signed up to exhibit. The trade will be based
in the Mead Gallery, a purpose built art gallery space located on the first
floor of the Art Centre. For further information about booking a trade table at
the event click here (closing
date for trade bookings is 23 May).
British Flute Society
Keep in touch
Book now at www.bfs.org.uk
Sunday, April 27, 2014
And the winner of our Beaumont Music flute case competition is... Sonia England!
We recently ran a fantastic flutey give-away on our Facebook Page, courtesy of our lovely friends at Beaumont Music. It was a chance to win one of their fabulous
So, as you can see, we literally drew the name of the winner out of a hat (a woolen hat of some description, as it happens) and the name we drew out was Sonia England, so very well done to her and many congratulations!
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