Woodwind http://www.wood-wind.co.uk All things musical Thu, 17 May 2012 22:11:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 My Sax Set-Up http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/my-sax-set-up/ http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/my-sax-set-up/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 22:11:30 +0000 Neil http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/?p=1401 Continue reading →]]> I’m always asked what reeds or mouthpieces and sax I use – so I’ve created a simple but useful page to all students wishing to know what equipment it is I use.

 

Visit my sax set-up page under the performance tab of this website.

I’ve listed my set-up via each saxophone and listed additional reeds and mouthpieces I use – not just my favourites.

Neil.

]]> http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/my-sax-set-up/feed/ 0 Big Thanks to Chris Clemmy & Andy Mee… http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/big-thanks-to-chris-clemmy-andy-mee/ http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/big-thanks-to-chris-clemmy-andy-mee/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 22:08:12 +0000 Neil http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/?p=1398 Continue reading →]]> Thanks Chris & Andy for the new reeds you donated recently to the pile I keep for new students starting – I find it very encouraging that current students are so open and welcoming to my newer and less experienced ones….this is how musicians are made!

Neil.

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Neil.

]]> http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/photos-section/feed/ 0 Jazz Band BBQ Gig http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/jazz-band-bbq-gig/ http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/jazz-band-bbq-gig/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:38:39 +0000 Neil http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/?p=1382 Hi all,

 

Another small charity gig on 9th September Sunday afternoon – book into diaries. 1-5PM.

Thanks, Neil.

]]> http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/jazz-band-bbq-gig/feed/ 0 More ABRSM Exam results for Spring 2012… http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/more-abrsm-exam-results-for-spring-2012/ http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/more-abrsm-exam-results-for-spring-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:37:39 +0000 Neil http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/?p=1374 A big congratulations to Phil Searle – Grade 8 – 114 – Pass.

In my continuous learning I took part in a piano grade – 139 – distinction.

Neil.

]]> http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/more-abrsm-exam-results-for-spring-2012/feed/ 0 ‘Jazz & Strawberries’ Gig http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/jazz-strawberries-gig/ http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/jazz-strawberries-gig/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:41:21 +0000 Neil http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/?p=1361 Continue reading →]]> Hi,

Summer gig confirmed – 15th July 2012. 2PM. ‘Jazz & Strawberry tea’ theme.

Should be a raffle, Jazz Band (us!) playing for 30 mins, band ‘no-less-days’ playing for 45mins, and another pianio/vilolin duet.

If the weather is nice may even be outdoors! Will be cakes and other bits – a proper summer fair!

Please book into your diaries now!

Neil.

]]> http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/jazz-strawberries-gig/feed/ 0 Jazz Band – Spring/Summer time… http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/jazz-band-springsummer-time/ http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/jazz-band-springsummer-time/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:36:49 +0000 Neil http://www.wood-wind.co.uk/?p=1359 Continue reading →]]> Hi jazz band members!

Here are the practices for the next few months.

April 29th

May 20th (1 week early this month)

June 10th

June 24th

July – no practice – gig instead!

I’ll update the next few months nearer the time, all rehearsals at the church as venue.

Thanks all, Neil.

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I’ve just launched my second website dedicated to just hiring instruments across the UK.

On-line PayPal ordering. Very easy and extremely safe payment.

Take a look – www.musicalinstrumenthire.co.uk

Neil.

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Congratulations to:

Andrea Heathcote – Flute – Grade 1 – Merit

Tom Seal – Clarinet – Grade 2 – Pass

Alex Oswald – Soprano Saxophone – Grade 1 – Merit

Neil.

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1. Speed (technique)

 

2. Length of soloing (Confidence)

 

3. Volume (Tone)

Neil.

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