 The eighth season of the Sandbach Concert Series draws near, based in the heart of the historic market town of Sandbach. Each concert features talented local young musicians in a 30 minute spotlight concert followed by a one hour concert by professional musicians. Andy Scott as artistic director is pleased to announce that the season will commence on Wednesday 27th September 2017 with the Northern Chamber Orchestra Soloists, described as ‘simply world-class’ by Opera Magazine  Nicholas Ward, NCO Artistic Director & Violinist On October 25th we’re proud to present vocalist Jacqui Dankworth & guitarist Craig Ogden in their fantastic new collaboration, including new arrangements of songs by Burt Bacharach, Jerome Kern and others.  Vocalist Jacqui Dankworth and Guitarist Craig Ogden On November 29th, saxophonists Amy Green & Charlotte Harding perform with pianist Christine Zerafa. ‘Over 100 Years of Women and The Saxophone’ is a project that celebrates the pioneering female saxophonists, composers & bandleaders integral in developing their instrument, their art & their profession.  Saxophonists Amy Green and Charlotte Harding
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On September 24th 2017, American trumpet soloist Rex Richardson will be giving the Japanese premiere of Andy Scott’s ‘Freedom of Movement’, performing with the Symphonic Winds Tokyo in Shibuya, Tokyo  The concerto was written for Rex last year and the title 'Freedom of Movement' refers to a freedom of musical expression and versatility that the soloist is given within this continuous 15-minute work. “Andy Scott’s ‘Freedom of Movement’ Trumpet Concerto […] displayed its American roots; its groovy melodic hooks and jazz improvisations fused in a virtuosic performance by Rex Richardson.” To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Saxophony (a sax ensemble based in Winchester) Andy will be taking part in a Saxophone and Flute recital together with Clare Southworth (Flute), Ian Clarke (Flute) and Rob Buckland (Saxophone) on Saturday 23rd September. There will be a Flute day on Saturday hosted by Clare and Ian and a Saxophone Day with Rob and Andy on Sunday 24th. Tickets for the concert = £8 (under 18's/full-time students £5) Workshop Day £30 For further details: sarahheard.co.uk/instrumental-courses.php?id=10th%20anniversary  Andy Scott’s new piece for clarinet ensemble, Momento was commissioned by the South Tyrol Clarinet Ensemble & the British Clarinet Ensemble. Momento is a six minute work that pays homage to Monk, Ella and Dizzy, three jazz legends who share 1917 as their year of birth. The world premiere takes place on Monday 4th September 2017, 20:30 in Drescher Kellen, Kaltern, Italy, and will be performed by the combined forces of the South Tyrol & British Clarinet Ensembles.  The UK premiere by the British Clarinet Ensemble will take place on Saturday 21st October 2017 in Oakham School Chapel. More details to follow…
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