Calling all Clarinet and Saxophone players!

Join us for a FREE day of fun music-making and instrument exploration for musicians who play the clarinet or saxophone. Guided by expert tutors, you can choose which workshops sound most relevant to you and create your own day based on your musical interests. Whether you’re at an early stage in your musical learning or an expert instrumentalist considering conservatoire study, the day is suitable for all curious musicians aged 11-18 and grade 3 upwards or equivalent.

To apply, individuals should complete our online booking form with a parent to give us as much information as possible. We will use the details provided to allocate your workshops based on your preference, age and ability level.

Priority will be given to applications received before Friday 06 November.

Choosing your morning workshops

All participants will take part in two skills-building workshops during the day

Extended Techniques Ever wondered what your instrument is capable of? How can you make your clarinet whisper or your saxophone growl? This extended technique workshop is your backstage pass to taking your instrument to new sound worlds.

The Audition Lab Have you got an audition coming up or does the idea of auditioning make you slightly nervous? This workshop will teach you how to shine when it matters most. Learn from a professional on a panel and from students who are regularly auditioning all the time about how to choose the perfect piece, calm your nerves and get inside secrets on what the panel are really looking for.

The Healthy Wind Musician How do you look after your body and mind as a musician? This workshop sees music meeting movement when you can learn yoga moves that keep you strong and stage-ready, master breathing techniques to power your sound and laugh and stretch alongside other young musicians.

Choosing your afternoon workshops

All participants will take part in one performance ensemble workshop during the day

Chamber Ensemble Join us for a session where every note matters, every breath is shared and you perform as a team. This workshop is your chance to meet and collaborate with other passionate musicians at your level, refine your artistry and tackle an exciting piece of classical repertoire. Please note that there will be a junior and senior chamber ensemble based on musical ability and age. This workshop will involve reading music.

Folk Ensemble Step into a world where storytelling comes alive through melody! Join us for an immersive folk workshop designed for beginners and seasoned players alike. This fun and lively session will be based on learning through listening and repetition where you will create something extraordinary. This workshop will not involve reading music.

House Band Ready to jam, groove and try something new? Our House band is your all-access pass to a musical mash-up of epic genres- from smooth jazz, to latin vibes all the way to the magical world of the theatre. You’ll be rocking out with our very own Trinity Laban rhythm section to take the house band to the next level of pure creative fun. This workshop will involve both reading and learning by ear.

Parents and carers will be invited to join us for a relaxed and joyful end-of-day performance (16:30-17:00) at our stunning riverside Music Faculty. We welcome questions from participants and parents/carers alike during this time!