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Barnaby Robson Clarinet event - report!

Sunday 10th March 2019 - Barnaby Robson and Yamaha Clarinet Event

It was a tremendous sound when all 35+ clarinet players started playing the new arrangement of Ernest Tomlinson's English Folk Dances in a massed play towards the end of the event on Sunday.

The day started with a fantastic Masterclass, led by Barnaby Robson (Professor of Clarinet at the Royal College of Music), with two students working on prepared pieces, and then a quartet masterclass with Cirrus Clarinet Quartet. The two students were wonderfully accompanied by John Keys, one of them had their first go through with the piano in the masterclass. Both students responded well to the advice given and immediate progress was evident.

Yamaha produced several beautiful instruments for the day, including a beautiful Hamilton plated top-of-the-range YCLCSG, and an amazing soprano E-flat, played on the day by Nottingham's Nigel Hinson (on his birthday no less!).

Windblowers team were on hand to offer any advice regarding instruments and accessories, and Dave also joined in for the massed play on his stunning Contra-Bass clarinet.

A good time was had by all participants, many of whom asked when the next one was to be!

Special thanks to Barnaby, Jeremy & Stuart (Yamaha), John Keys and all the masterclass players.

PRE-BREXIT BARGAINS

With all the uncertainty over prices post-Brexit, here are a few pre-Brexit bargains you CAN rely on!

Yamaha YBS32 Baritone Saxophone (S2434) £4295.00
The ‘32’ saxophones deliver outstanding response, tone and intonation,
as well as a comfortable playability.

Yanagisawa AWO2 Alto Saxophone £1999.00
The AWO2 bronze model is a proven contender that excels in its class and delivers great performance at an affordable price.

Pearl 201ES Alto Flute (FL2731) £1399.00
The exceptionally efficient and dependable mechanism is complemented by Pearl’s devotion to exact intonation, wide dynamic spectrum and tonal flexibility.

Altus 807E Flute (FL2587) £1795.00
Altus models offer discerning flautists a choice of harmonically tuned and elegant sounding instruments capable of consistently executing technical passages with ease.

Pearl PF165 Piccolo (P139) £ 999.00
Grenaditte is impervious to temperature and humidity fluctuations
but has a warm sound like wood, ensuring Pearl’s remarkable performance anywhere.

Buffet Tradition Bb Clarinet (CL1882) £2695.00
With innovations that allow the amateur or professional clarinettist
to focus on making music, rather than constantly adjusting their embouchure and voicing.

Selmer Presence Bb Clarinet (CL1496) £1999.00
Thanks to its innovative bore design, this clarinet has unique acoustic qualities that provide ease of emission, exceptional homogeneity and above all an instrument that is easy to play.

Yamaha YOB431M Duet+ Oboe (OB117) £1999.00
The combination of precious wood and state-of -the-art resin is not simply a "Duet" of tradition and technology - it's a "Plus" advantage indeed!

Taylor Long Bell Cornet Second Hand (SH2088) £1195.00

Schilke S42 Bb Trumpet (TP800) £2695.00
Ideal for lead trumpet, commercial playing, studio work or in a jazz setting, it also possesses a warmth and core to the sound when you come off the air.

Besson Sovereign EEb Tuba Second Hand (CC800) £4600.00
This is a lovely example of the world renowned Besson Sovereign EEb Tuba. Known as the Concert Model and made famous by the legendary John Fletcher who advised on the design.

Stomvi Elite Piccolo Trumpet (TP850) £1999.00
The Stomvi Elite trumpets are great for those players interested in the sensations and the sound of a traditional trumpet but with a great playability.

Holton H378 French Horn (FH103) £2995.00
With a bright, compact feel and sound. Yellow brass produces a higher tone colour with more overtones for clearer projection. Capable of playing pianissimo staccato notes clearly and evenly.

Yamaha YHR668VN Bb/F French Horn Second Hand (SH2141) £2995.00
The 668 combines the beautiful rich tone and commanding presence of the great vintage 'Kruspe' style horns.

Stomvi Titan Cornet Second hand (SH2193) £2999.00
A mint condition top of the range cornet with Gold brass bell.

Azumi AZZ2E

Altus flutes are held in the very highest esteem by professional players and technicians the world over. Now the Altus sound is available at an affordable price, thanks to the Azumi flute.
The key to the success of the Azumi is the Altus head joint. This is the Z-cut style, hand cut in Japan, which has a wider, rectangular shape to provide quick response with a large tone, across the range of the flute
Ever striving onwards for continued perfection, Altus have released their new Azumi Z series. Whilst maintaining the constantly high manufacturing standards found with the 2000 series, Altus have succeeded in improving on what was already considered one of the best flutes for value on the market.

Now featuring French style pointed key-arms for a more professional finish.
• Hand cut Altus Z-cut .925 'Sterling' head joint
• Silver-plated body and mechanism
• Closed Hole
• Offset G key
• Split E mechanism
• French style Pointed key-arms
• C foot joint
• Modern accurate scale
• Incl... read more

View the Azumi AZZ2E

SPECIAL OFFER ON DENIS WICK TUBA MOUTHPIECES

Limited stock special offers on Wick Tuba mouthpieces:

Silverplate - RRP £86.88 - NOW £69.95!
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Please contact us for further details - while stocks last.

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All our staff are friendly, highly experienced and knowledgeable plus we have our own fully qualified instrument maker and repairer who offers specialist attention to your instrument.

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Easter Opening Hours 2019

This year, Windblowers will be closed for the whole Easter weekend.

We will be closed from 5pm Thursday 19th April and re-open Tuesday 23rd April at 9am.

All online orders placed after 12pm on 19th April will be processed on our return.

Happy Easter to all our customers and friends!

Summer Holiday 2019

This year, Windblowers will be closed for our annual summer holiday from 5pm Saturday 27th July until 9am Tuesday 6th August.

All online orders placed after 12pm on Friday 26th July will be processed on our return.
Thank you.

Supper Serenade

Blackwood Clarinets present an evening concert in Plumtree at the Burnside Hall (NG12 5ND).

Join them for a Supper Serenade inviting you to bring your own food and wine, then sit back and relax while they entertain withmusic including; Serenade for Strings (!), Country Gardens, Shenandoah, Mr Blue Sky and many others...

Tickets, £10, are available now from Windblowers (0115 9410543). The concert will benefit the Children's Bereavement Centre.

How Suite it is... 30th March 2019

Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra are excited to be performing at their usual rehearsal venue at Bluecoat School, Aspley Lane, Nottingham in this concert featuring 'How Suite it is...'.
They present a selection from the finest musical suites including 'Dances' from West Side Story, 'Mars' from The Planets and 'Jazz Suite' by Shostakovitch

Tickets £10 including refreshments are available from Windblowers - 0115 9410543
This concert is supporting Maggie's Cancer Care

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Take It Away

We are proud to announce that Windblowers is a registered participant of the Art Councils Take it away scheme. Take it away is an Arts Council initiative designed to help more people get involved in learning and playing music. The scheme allows individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 to apply for a loan of up to £2,000 for the purchase of any kind of musical instrument, and pay it back in nine monthly installments, completely interest free.

The scheme has been extended to allow anyone to purchase an instrument for someone aged under 18. Please enquire for more details.

Read more about Take it away. Terms and conditions apply.

Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS)

Students can now save money when buying an instrument with Windblowers. There is a scheme called the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme which allows students to buy instruments without having to pay United Kingdom V.A.T. (20 %). This means that when buying an instrument for £1500 you could save £250 on the purchase price.

Read more about the AIPS scheme and see whether you are eligible. Terms and conditions apply.

Windblowers proud to support the Nottingham Music Hub

Windblowers are delighted to be supporting the Nottingham Music Hub in their work helping to make music more accessible and inclusive. They support young people from across the city to develop their musical skills, and participate in diverse ensembles and performances, contributing to the life of our great city.