Sax workshop with Andy Tweed and Karen Street

*From the organisers (correct at the time of publishing), please see the organiser’s website for the latest details.

We are delighted to be hosting this saxophone workshop, led by Karen Street and Andy Tweed. The workshop is open to all saxophonists (recommended playing standard grade 5 and above).

Join Andy and Karen for an inspiring and fun play day. They will be bringing some different styles of music to play including Avalon Suite, an original work inspired by the mystical island of Glastonbry Tor and a brand new arrangement of Moon River. Karen’s writing always makes sure that parts are interesting for all players.

Karen will also be bringing some specially written exercises to help players with their rhythmic playing, ensemble playing and musicianship. Andy will give advice on how to make a great sound and tips on technique and we will finish off the day with an accordion and saxophone duet.

Parts will be provided in advice, so you don’t need to worry about sight reading. Please bring a music stand and a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided and are included in the price.

Karen Street

Karen is a freelance accordion and saxophone player and her wide-ranging skills means that she delves into classical, contemporary, jazz and tango hence the diverse projects she has been involved in including: Martin Taylor, Tim Garland, Mike Westbrook, Maria Schneider Big Band, Grace Jones, The Nash Ensemble, Ice Breaker Opera North, BBC Philharmonic, the RPO, WNO, Royal Opera House , Ballet Rambert and the Strictly Come Dancing live band.

Karen is also a composer and writes educational music for saxophone and various other ensembles and her music is published by Boosey & Hawkes, June Emerson and Saxtet Publications. She has produced four jazz CD’s of her own compositions and arrangements.

Andy Tweed

Andy is from Northern Ireland and studied clarinet and saxophone at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the late 1980s. He joined Saxtet while still at music college and over its eighteen year life it became one the UK’s leading saxophone groups performing all over the world with their unique repertoire of their own compositions and arrangements.

Andy continues to perform in both jazz and classical settings across the UK and teaches at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, European Youth Summer Music and the Cape Cornwall Saxophone Course.

He is a regular member of the Piccadilly Dance Orchestra, Carismático Tango, the Pinewood Saxophone Quartet with Kyle Horch and Delta Saxophone Quartet and is seen regularly on West End shows.