Timetable

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TIMINGS ARE LISTED UK (BST) GMT + 1***
You can check these against your timezone here: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Timings don’t work? We aim to record the majority of sessions (if agreed by artist), and make them available for 30 days.

Week 4

Thursday May 14th 

8:30am - Warm-up 
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm – Interactive Workshop: Demystifying Great Flute tone with Gareth McLearnon
A “flutes out” tone clinic/forum - exploring ideas of fundamental flute tone, breathing, posture, vibrato, and myth-busting.
Sponsored by Haynes Flutes

6:30pm – Masterclass with Ian Mullin

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Friday May 15th 

8:30am - Warm-up 
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Masterclass with Katherine Baker

6:30pm - Interactive Workshop: Bitesize Lessons! with Janna Hüneke

Bring along part of your piece you find particularly difficult, and we’ll all work on it together
A teeny-tiny, informal masterclass!

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Saturday May 16th 

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

9am - Junior Warm-up and Games*

9:30am - Junior Class 
Extended Techniques and Cadenzas

4pm - Whizz Kidz Class* 
Cadenzas, Improv and Performing

*Unfortunately, adult attendees are not permitted to attend junior classes due to safeguarding reasons. Sorry! 

5:30pm – An Evening with Michael Cox
A 90 minute session incl. a masterclass, exploring orchestral excerpts, and a special performance

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Sunday May 17th 

*9am - Warm-up *Please note later start time!
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Interactive Workshop: FLUTE JOBS!
In this friendly panel discussion, we’ll have guests from various flute employments talking about their careers and answering any questions 

6:30pm - Interactive Workshop: Approaching Contemporary Music with Camilla Hoitenga

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Monday May 18th 

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm – Sounds of Proper Posture with Flute Fit (Anna Pope and David Katz)
An opportunity to discuss the collaborative work between musician/teacher and physical specialist. 
Please see schedule for detailed info.

6:30pm – Masterclass with Cobus du Toit

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Tuesday May 19th 

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

4pm - Junior Class* (Beginner to Grade 4)
Compositions!!

4:45pm - Junior Class* (Grade 5+, Whizz Kidz included)
Compositions!!
*Unfortunately, adult attendees are not permitted to attend junior classes due to safeguarding issues. Sorry!

5:30pm – Living Room Concert and Masterclass with Philippa Davies

6:30pm – Interactive Workshop: Singing! 
A group singing lesson and discussion of the importance of singing for flute players – from a pro!

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Wednesday May 20th 

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm – Syrinx Flute Competition Prize Winners Concert
Performers and Repertoire tbc

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Thursday May 21st 

8:30am – Last Warm-up!
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm – Gala Concert and Goodbyes
Details TBC

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Week 3

Thursday May 7th

8:30am - Warm-up 
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5:30pm – Interactive Workshop: Exams! with Sarah Brennan
An informative question and answer session exploring ideas on how to do your best in exams and prepare for them with a particular focus on how we can do this as flute players, teachers and learners. Pick the brains of an ABRSM examiner who does know whether you play your middle E flats with your first finger off or not!

6:30pm – Interactive Workshop: Diplomas! with Christine Hankin
Christine is an ABRSM Diploma Examiner and will answer any questions you might have about preparing for an ABRSM Diploma

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Friday May 8th

8:30am - Warm-up 
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Masterclass and Q&A with Ransom Wilson

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Saturday May 9th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

9am - Junior Warm-up and Games*

9:30am - Junior Concert* 
Come present a piece to perform to the group – parents welcome!

4pm - Whizz Kidz Concert* 
Come present a piece to perform to the group – parents welcome!

*Unfortunately, adult attendees are not permitted to attend junior classes due to safeguarding reasons. Sorry! 

5:30pm – Masterclass and Q&A with Gareth Davies

6:30pm – Interactive workshop: Flute Yoga with Janna Hüneke 
Find some space on the floor and please bring a mat or towel

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Sunday May 10th

*9am - Warm-up *Please note later start time!
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Interactive Workshop: BUZZ WORDS! with Abbie & Clare 
In this friendly discussion, we’ll be attempting to demystify some of the commonly misunderstood terms used in teaching – such as ‘support’, ‘communication’, ‘projection’ etc

6:30 – Music and Poetry Evening
A very special evening featuring some much-loved solo flute repertoire and poetry

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Monday May 11th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm – Performance Class with Stephen Clark
Practice to Performance. Bring your flutes and be prepared to join in! 

6:30pm – Interactive Workshop with Rachel Brown
Bach and the Dances of the Suite in B minor

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Tuesday May 12th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

4pm - Junior Class* (Beginner to Grade 4)
Details tbc

5pm - Junior Class* (Grade 5+)
Details tbc

*Unfortunately, adult attendees are not permitted to attend junior classes due to safeguarding issues. Sorry!

5:30pm - Seminar: Flute Care, Maintenance and Choosing a Flute with Joy Roberts
Join one of the world’s top flute technicians as she talks you through the care and maintenance topics vital to the health of your instrument, and also speaks about what to look for when upgrading your fluteSponsored by Haynes Flutes

6:30pm – Masterclass with Alena Walentin

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Wednesday May 13th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Living Room Concert: Philippe Barnes
Repertoire tbc

6pm – Interactive Workshop: Irish Techniques on the Silver Flute
In this session, Irish flute player Philippe Barnes will share with us his special Irish techniques on the silver flute

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Week 2

Thursday April 30th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Interactive Session: Flute Choir (sort of!)
A look through the music for our flute choir piece ‘Till We Meet Again’ with Janna Hüneke
Parts downloadable here (usual password)

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Friday May 1st

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Masterclass and Q&A with Jim Walker

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Saturday May 2nd

8:30am - Warm-up
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9am - Junior Warm-up*

9:30am - Junior Class*
Tongue Twisting and Double Tonguing

4pm - Whizz Kidz Class*
How to articulate at supersonic speed!!!

*Unfortunately adult attendees are not permitted to attend junior classes due to safeguarding reasons. Sorry!

5:30pm - Piccolo Clinic with Clare Jefferis
All your questions answered! A session for piccolo enthusiasts who are keen to improve or finesse their piccolo playing

6:30pm - Explore Low Flutes with Carla Rees
Join Carla for an informal session of tips and tricks for low flutes. Bring along any questions you have or problems you'd like to solve, from technical issues and posture to repertoire questions and advice on how to get started

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Sunday May 3rd

*9am - Warm-up *Please note later start time!!
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Interactive Workshop: ‘Articulation - The Tonality of Tonguing’ with Nicole Esposito
The Art of Articulation and Clearing up Misconception in the Quest for Comfort, Clarity and Communication 

6:30 - Sunday Social
A friendly discussion and sharing of thoughts (over a glass of something!) on all things flute

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Monday May 4th

8:30am - Warm-up (Star Wars themed!! May the 4th be with you!)
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Masterclass and Q&A with Andy Findon

6:45pm - Meditation with Jo
Joanna Darking runs Satyam Yoga Centre in Cambridge, teaching yoga and meditation.

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Tuesday May 5th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

4pm - Junior Class* (Beginner to Grade 4)
Performance class PLUS Practice Tips and Tricks to improve co-ordination

5pm - Junior Class* (Grade 5+)
Performance Class PLUS Practice Tips and Tricks to improve co-ordination

*Unfortunately adult attendees are not permitted to attend junior classes due to safeguarding issues. Sorry!

5:30pm - Seminar: ‘Colours and Emotion’ with Gareth McLearnon
Inspired by his time sitting on competition juries and panels, and through his experience in Masterclass teaching around the world, Gareth addresses ways to make your flute performances more memorable, more full of character, and more packed with colour and emotion.
Sponsored by Haynes Flutes

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Wednesday May 6th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time

5:30pm - Living Room Concert: Emma Halnan
Repertoire to include solo flute works by Peter Maxwell Davies and John Buckley

6pm - Informal Masterclass with Abigail Burrows
Attendees of any standard are invited to play something to the group that they’ve prepared

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PAST

If you missed any WEEK 1 sessions - please see the Classes page for links to recordings

Week 1

Thursday April 23rd

4pm - Zoom Soundcheck
For anyone not so familiar with Zoom, this will be a quick tester session to check sound and settings
5:30pm - Interactive Workshop: Talking Technology with Abigail Burrows and Janna Hüneke
This is an informal session where we explain how you can get the most out of this festival, discuss the pros and cons of technology, as well as asking you which topics you would like to cover over the course of the month.

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Friday April 24th

8:30am - Welcome and warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time
5:30pm - Masterclass with Gareth Davies
6:15pm - Q&A with Gareth Davies

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Saturday April 25th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time
9am - Junior welcome and warm-up (juniors only)
4pm - Whizz Kidz Class (juniors only)
So you think you can whizz? Let’s get FASTER!!
5:30pm - Interactive Workshop: First Class Class! with Lisa Nelsen 
Let’s get geared up for the festival, shed those nerves, and get playing!
8pm - The Big Flute Quiz!
Grab a glass of wine (age permitting!) and join us for a fun pub-style quiz on all things FLUTE

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Sunday April 26th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time
5:30pm - Seminar: ‘The Whistle-Stop Guide to Extended Techniques’ with Gareth McLearnon
A “flutes out” interactive exploration of 20 of the most common extended techniques for the flute - suitable for all standards
Sponsored by Haynes Flutes

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Monday April 27th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time
5:30pm - Interactive Workshop: ‘Free your Neck and Shoulders with the Feldenkrais Method’ with Niall O’Riordan
6:30pm - Seminar: ‘Hand-Carved Sound’ with Aiven O’Leary
Come and learn from Master Headjoint Maker of the Wm. S. Haynes Flute Company as she gives an interactive look into the headjoint-making process. Discover how slight changes on the headjoint can have a HUGE impact on your sound - sponsored by Haynes Flutes

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Tuesday April 28th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time
4pm - Junior Class (Beginner to Grade 4)
Embouchure, Tone and Target Practice
5pm - Junior Class (Grade 5+)
Embouchure, Tone and Target Practice
5:30pm - Seminar: ‘How to teach Beginners’ with Abigail Burrows
6:30pm - Interactive workshop: GADGETS! with Cobus du Toit
Using gadgets in teaching and practice - such as tennis balls and pool noodles!

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Wednesday April 29th

8:30am - Warm-up
Join us live on zoom or watch the recorded class via link any time
5:30pm - Living Room Concert: Wissam Boustany
6pm - Informal Masterclass with Janna Hüneke
Attendees of any standard are invited to play something to the group that they’ve prepared

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***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TIMINGS ARE LISTED UK (BST) GMT + 1***
You can check these against your timezone here: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Timings don’t work? We aim to record the majority of sessions and make them available for 24 hours for those who can’t make it live.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Thank you for your interest