CASSGB 50th Anniversary Single Reed Play Day

Schedule

Sun Oct 18 2026 at 11:15 am to 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | Birmingham, EN

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Join us in person for the CASSGB 50th Anniversary Single Reed Play Day—fun, music, and celebration!
About this Event

Join Us for the CASSGB 50th Anniversary Single Reed Play Day!

We're celebrating 50 years of the Clarinet & Saxophone Society of Great Britain with a fantastic day dedicated to all things single reed. Whether you're a saxophonist or clarinet player, this in-person event is your chance to play, learn, and share with fellow single reed enthusiasts. Expect great vibes, tips, and tunes—all in a relaxed, friendly setting. Also there will be trade stands to visit, and an on the spot instrument repairer. Can't wait to see you there and make some amazing music together!


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Arrival and check in

Info: Join us for a wonderful day and have a cheery welcome from CASSGB secretary, Tracey and other members of the board


🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 1 Single Reed Orchestra

Info: In this session, Fiona Troon will lead the massed orchestra through the world premiere of her piece, which has been commissioned by CASSGB.


🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Session 2a Saxophone improvisation - Sue Mckenzie
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Session 2b. Clarinet playing session. Artist tbc
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Session 2c Jazz Improvisation with Alicia Gardener-Trejo
Host: Alicia Gardener-Trejo
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch, with a presentation from D'Addario, and time to visit the trade stands
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
3a Clarinet Masterclass
Host: Andrew Marriner

Info: CASSGB Vice-President, Andrew Marriner hosts a Masterclass with RBC Clarinets


🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
3b Saxophone Playing Session
Host: Sue Mckenzie

Info: A session of Saxophone playing in Ensemble


🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
3c Jazz Improvisation in the Eastside Jazz Club
Host: Alicia Gardener-Trejo
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Break, with a presentation TBC and time to visit the trade stands
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Celebration Concert
Host: The British Clarinet Emsemble

Info: This closing concert will feature the World Premiere of a piece for Single Reed Orchestra and guest soloists. by Fiona Troon. It is a CASSGB commission to celebrate our 50th anniversary. There will also be music from the BCE and RBC Jazz Saxes, led by Tom Winter.


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Where is it happening?

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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GBP 11.55 to GBP 54.88

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