Wind ensemble
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The NOW Chamber Wind Ensemble is basically a Dectet, but sometimes an octet, nonet, or even larger or smaller and is one of the main exciting ensembles that form part of the Northamptonshire Orchestral Winds Wind Band College. It will generally perform without a conductor.
The NOW Wind Ensemble aims to provide regular rehearsal and performance opportunities for the 10 of the most advanced Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon players in Northamptonshire Orchestral Winds or invited guests for outside NOW. Players are expected to practise individual parts before rehearsals so that the group may work on perfecting ensemble in rehearsals.
NOW Wind Ensemble players are expected to attend each rehearsal and performance/event in the NOW Wind Ensemble calendar. This will include a Summer School Week in August (Music for You Summer Schools) and a session with a specific composer or conductor at a NOW Composer Weekend.
Entry to the Ensemble is by appointment only. The standard is Diploma +. So all you ex professionals or Music College trained players - this ensemble is perfect for you. We have 3 vacancies on flute. Oboe and horn. Please contact us if you would like to play in this ensemble.
(From time to time members of the NOW Dectet may be paid for participating in certain events.)
Next NOW Wind Ensemble Concert
6.30pm Saturday 27th February 2010
At St Michael's Church Perry Street, Northampton
A concert of wonder classical and romantic music for Winds
Players
Julie Lloyd - 1st Flute
(Nicola Rankin) – 2nd Flute
Simon Cooper - 1st Oboe
(Alison Johns) – 2nd Oboe
Michelle Kirby – 1st Clarinet
Polly Rolfe – 2nd Clarinet
Andrew Bassey – 1st Bassoon
Frank Jordan – 2nd Bassoon
Nigel Moore - 1st Horn
(Martyn Ford) - 2nd Horn.