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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:06:00 -0700 Sarah Markham releases Run, Sing, Fly http://isax.posterous.com/sarah-markham-releases-run-sing-fly http://isax.posterous.com/sarah-markham-releases-run-sing-fly

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Run, Sing, Fly

a programme of music for alto saxophone and piano

Sarah Markham - alto saxophone
Paul Turner - piano

Saxophone Classics Artistic Director Sarah Markham presents her debut CD for the label. This collection of largely programmatic music for saxophone spans musical eras, genres, and countries. The saxophone and piano are required to dance, serenade, mourn, depict fluffy clouds on a summer day, beautiful countryside and birds, as well as “run, sing, fly”.
• The saxophone depicts a bird running, singing, and flying in Takashi Yoshimatsu’s Fuzzy Bird Sonata.
• Paule Maurice’s music gives us her insight to the countryside of the Provence region of France.
• We hear the distinctive flavours of Spain, Russia, France, Hungary, and Paris in Pierre Max Dubois’s suite of characteristic pieces.
• Cirrus clouds and the Eurostar train feature in James Rae’s new Sonata - with this its world premiere recording.
• Richard Rodney Bennett’s Three Piece Suite cannot fail to charm with its light-hearted fun depiction of a melancholic samba, homage to Scott Joplin, and funk inspired fugal finale.

“As a performing duo, Sarah Markham and Paul Turner are incredible... the true magic is the way these two musicians work together to present the music. Sarah’s saxophone combined with Paul Turner’s piano, is an outstanding musical experience for everyone to enjoy.”
PAUL WAGNER, SAXOPHONE JOURNAL

Available here.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:14:38 -0700 Lovely performance of the Bach Cello Suite Prelude on EWI. http://isax.posterous.com/lovely-performance-of-the-bach-cello-suite-pr http://isax.posterous.com/lovely-performance-of-the-bach-cello-suite-pr


Alistair Parnell
www.iSax.co.uk

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:49:00 -0700 Trio Sonata in F Major. Allegro - Jan Dismas Zelenka - Flotilla Ensemble http://isax.posterous.com/trio-sonata-in-f-major-allegro-jan-dismas-zel http://isax.posterous.com/trio-sonata-in-f-major-allegro-jan-dismas-zel
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:44:00 -0700 Celtic Knotwork - Edward McGuire - Flotilla Ensemble http://isax.posterous.com/celtic-knotwork-edward-mcguire-flotilla-ensem-2 http://isax.posterous.com/celtic-knotwork-edward-mcguire-flotilla-ensem-2
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New Youtube videos of the Flotilla Ensemble.
http://www.youtube.com/user/FlotillaEnsemble

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:15:00 -0800 Saxday 2011 report http://isax.posterous.com/saxday-2011-report http://isax.posterous.com/saxday-2011-report

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More than fifty saxophonists descended on Nottingham's Djanogly Arts Centre for a packed day of playing and learning about the saxophone.  Tutors Alistair Parnell, Sarah Markham, Naomi Sullivan, Julia Mills and Nicola Pennill were on hand throughout the day to run masterclasses and ensemble sessions. Windblowers Music Shop supported the day and provided a stand with instruments, accessories and music in the foyer, and supplied refreshments throughout the day.

The structure of the day enabled everyone to sit in on at least one of the masterclass sessions in the recital hall, to observe an 'open' lesson and for question and answer sessions.  Groups of four to forty plus players were put together and coached through a range of repertoire.  Lots of players of all levels of experience took advantage of Julia Mills' jazz workshop. Everyone then had a chance to play together in a mass blow to end the afternoon.  There was also a steady stream of activity at the Windblowers stand as people tried out instruments and accessories. 

After a full day of playing, the evening concert provided a great culmination to the day's events.  Participants played pieces prepared during the day, and family and friends came along to enjoy the occasion.  There were also performances from the Aurora saxohone ensemble, and solo performances from Sarah Markham, with a movement from James Rae's Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Naomi Sullivan and Jacob TV's intriguing 'Garden of Love'.  The tutors performed a lively version of Bach's Badinerie.  The concert ended with a rousing performance of Mise en Sax by the massed saxes.

The next one day saxophone event is planned for March 2013, whilst in 2012 it is extended to a full weekend. 

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:04:29 -0800 Bob Mintzer plays one of the great EWI solos. http://isax.posterous.com/bob-mintzer-plays-one-of-the-great-ewi-solos http://isax.posterous.com/bob-mintzer-plays-one-of-the-great-ewi-solos
Bob Mintzer on video playing the EWI for the Yellow Jackets 'Live Wires' album. Alistair Parnell
www.iSax.co.uk

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:53:00 -0800 iSax plays nice with your iPhone http://isax.posterous.com/41625300 http://isax.posterous.com/41625300

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The new iSax website is iOS friendly. Try it out on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and bookmark it to your home screen for a great way to keep up to date. Alistair Parnell
www.iSax.co.uk

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:53:00 -0800 New iSax website and new iSaxTips page. http://isax.posterous.com/new-isax-website-and-new-isaxtips-page http://isax.posterous.com/new-isax-website-and-new-isaxtips-page

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I finally got to grips with Rapidweaver and published a brand new website. Please have a look and comment. 

Also a new page and RSS feed of short tips for Sax and EWI players. iSaxTips.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:17:28 -0800 New work by Graham Fitkin for Midi Harp. http://isax.posterous.com/new-work-by-graham-fitkin-for-midi-harp http://isax.posterous.com/new-work-by-graham-fitkin-for-midi-harp
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On Tuesday 1 February 2011 Radio 3's Afternoon on 3 (from approx 3.15 pm) will broadcast 
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the midi-harp concerto for Sioned Williams and the BBC Symphony Orchestra premiered earlier this 
week in London.


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Alistair Parnell
www.iSax.co.uk

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:38:00 -0800 Sax Solo with Loop Station http://isax.posterous.com/sax-solo-with-loop-station http://isax.posterous.com/sax-solo-with-loop-station
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:03:34 -0800 The great Pete Thomas on ligatures. http://isax.posterous.com/the-great-pete-thomas-on-ligatures http://isax.posterous.com/the-great-pete-thomas-on-ligatures
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As posted previously Pete Thomas and his excellent websites are always worth a visit. This video raises some questions on ligatures. Do they really make a difference?

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:29:16 -0800 Saxday 2011. Don't miss out! http://isax.posterous.com/saxday-2011-dont-miss-out http://isax.posterous.com/saxday-2011-dont-miss-out
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There are still a few places left for the next Saxday in Nottingham.
For more information visit the Saxday website here.

Cost
  • Course fee is £40.00 per person
  • Discounts available for members of pre-formed groups - complete individual registration forms and send group booking from with single payment for group at £30.00 each
  • Lunch is available to pre-order at £6.00 per head

Tutors
  • Course director Alistair Parnell is joined by Naomi Sullivan, Julia Mills, Sarah Markham and Nicola Pennill.

Ensemble Playing
  • All participants will have the opportunity to play in ensembles of various sizes.  Depending as they do on numbers and mix of instruments, these groups will be assigned on the day.
  • Parts are not sent in advance so you need to be prepared to sight read the music on the day.  Every effort will be made to provide music of a suitable standard but you should be at least Grade 5 or equivalent level to get the most out of the day.

Workshops
  • Focussing on various aspects of performance, including:
    • Solo playing, repertoire and technique
    • Musical communication and performing skills
    • Introduction to jazz playing
  • Some of these sessions will feature course participants (volunteers!) in various performance situations
  • Observers will be able to take the audience point of view, and pick up valuable tips and advice for their own playing.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:07:00 -0800 Fingering diagram builder | Bret Pimentel, woodwinds http://isax.posterous.com/fingering-diagram-builder-bret-pimentel-woodw http://isax.posterous.com/fingering-diagram-builder-bret-pimentel-woodw
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Handy fingering chart builder fingering.bretpimentel.com

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:39:58 -0800 David Pope talks harmonics. http://isax.posterous.com/david-pope-talks-harmonics http://isax.posterous.com/david-pope-talks-harmonics
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Another in the excellent series of videos from David Pope. This time he demonstrates harmonics and gives advice on how to get started. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OOUUXczUh4&sns=em

Alistair Parnell
www.iSax.co.uk

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:21:00 -0800 Kidsophonic Magical Christmas. Saturday 18th December 2010 http://isax.posterous.com/kidsophonic-magical-christmas-saturday-18th-d http://isax.posterous.com/kidsophonic-magical-christmas-saturday-18th-d
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There are still a few tickets left for the 2pm show. Available from Windblowers Music Shop or on the door. Not to be missed!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:18:44 -0800 Christmas concert performed entirely on iOS devices http://isax.posterous.com/christmas-concert-performed-entirely-on-ios-d http://isax.posterous.com/christmas-concert-performed-entirely-on-ios-d
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Christmas concert performed entirely on iOS devices
In this Santa-approved video, a small ensemble takes to the stage at North Point Community Church in Atlanta, and, using a variety of music apps, performs a dazzling medley of re-envisioned Christmas classics that could give the Trans-Siberian Orchestra a run for its money

Alistair Parnell

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/386678/_MG_61361.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3sigJD95jDQl Alistair Parnell Alistair Alistair Parnell Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:29:48 -0800 Top tips for students doing exams from the ABRSM. http://isax.posterous.com/top-tips-for-students-doing-exams-from-the-ab http://isax.posterous.com/top-tips-for-students-doing-exams-from-the-ab

Alistair Parnell

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