CLASAX is pleased to be presenting “Super Sax Sunday” on August 11th, 2013 at Fintona Girls School.
SUPER SAX SUNDAY
FOR SAX PLAYERS FROM AGED 8 TO 80
AUGUST 11, 2013
FINTONA GIRLS SCHOOL, 79 Balwyn Rd, Balwyn
Guest Artists-Ian Godfrey and Martin Hemingway
Ian Godfrey lectures in the Music Department of the University of Melbourne. Although baritone saxophone is his main instrument, he plays many woodwinds. He has played with the MSO and OV and has been on many recordings. Ian has been the tutor for VCE Master classes for Clasax on many occasions and has always been positive with very insightful comments.
Martin Hemingway has advanced qualifications on both saxophone (LMusA) and trombone (LTCL). He started his music degree on trombone before seeing the light and changing to saxophone and graduating with honours in performance. He has played with the MSO, OV, and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orch. He has taught and conducted extensively in Melbourne at both the university and high school level. He is completing a Masters in International Development to help him pursue his passion for social justice.
9-9:30 am Registration-$50 ($45 for Clasax members) registration closes on Aug 6.
Bring your own lunch and instrument. Coffee/Tea provided.
9:30-11 am-Warm Ups and Massed Saxophone rehearsal.
11-11:30-Morning Tea/Coffee
11:30-1pm- Masterclasses Limit of 10 accepted.
– Quartet and trio playing.
1-2pm-Lunch
2-3pm- Auditions-How to prepare and perform effectively.
– Saxophone mouthpiece materials, construction, and design. How does this influence performance? (Presented by David Temby of The Music Place.)
3-4pm-Massed Saxophone rehearsal
4:15-5pm-Final Concert featuring the tutors and the Massed Saxophone ensemble. Parents/friends invited.
Prepayment and registration is encouraged- please fill in the form which can be found by clicking on SUPER SAX SUNDAY (2) and return to CLASAX via the mailing address or clasaxvictoria@gmail.com.
Ian Godfrey works with participants at the 2012 Super Sax Sunday.