WEEK ONE 2 – 9 August
Wind Ensemble
Mark Heron director, with Bjørn Sagstad and Agata Zajac
composer in residence Stephen McNeff
In association with WASBE and BASBWE
The Wind Ensemble is designed for experienced amateurs and students to rehearse and perform significant repertoire written for the medium. Some of the repertoire will be studied in depth and form the basis for several concerts the ensemble will give during the week. The remainder will be played in repertoire sessions.
This year we are fortunate in having the eminent composer Stephen McNeff join us. Stephen will work with the Wind Conducting Course and assist in the preparation of his works for performance with the Wind Ensemble. There will be a close relationship with the Wind Conducting Course and several opportunities will be made for playing chamber music.
“I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the course. It’s impeccably run, with a logistical precision the army simply couldn’t match.“
Applicants are asked to note any “doubling” instruments they play and are able to bring (e.g. Cor Anglais, Alto Clarinet etc.) on their application form.
2025 Repertoire
McNeff Monsters
Ellerby Paris Sketches
McNeff Moving Parts
Jolley March
Grainger ed. Fennell Lincolnshire Posy
Jolley Protector of the East Sea
McNeff Ghosts
Baczkowski The Experience of Jamie
Strauss, R Serenade in E flat, Op.7
Other orchestral courses at Sherborne this summer
Chamber Orchestra 2 – 9 August
Sinfonia 2 – 9 August
Symphony Orchestra 9 – 16 August