CASSGB Play Day 2025

CASSGB Play Day 2025

By Tracey Connell

Get ready for a day filled with all things single reed! Music-making, performances, trade stands, socialising.

Date and time

Location

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

200 Jennens Road Birmingham B4 7XR United Kingdom

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Agenda

Agenda
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Registration from 10am

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Session 1 - Mass Ensemble

James Rae

Join an orchestra of clarinets and saxophones to explore arrangements made especially for this CASSGB event. Led by saxophonist, clarinettist, composer and king of education - James Rae In ...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Session 2 - Saxophone Ensemble

Naomi Sullivan

Music from the Renaissance and Baroque eras arranged for saxophones. Join the RBC Saxophone ensemble in workshopping some dazzling arrangements by Gabrieli, Vivaldi, Tallis and more...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Session 2 - Clarinet Ensemble

Stephanie Reeve and Peter Fielding

The first clarinet ensemble session will include popular arrangements and lighter works including: J S Bach, arr. Peters Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 Saint-Saens - Romance in F, arr. Caillet Rav...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Session 2 - Jazz Improvisation

Richard Ingham

Safe space improvising for all. Painless jazz! An exciting introduction to improvising and style, all instruments welcome. Also suitable for players with experience.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Session 3 - Saxophone Ensemble

Naomi Sullivan

Exploring brand new music for saxophone ensemble to showcase all the many marvels of the saxophone. Music by Katia Beaugeais, Liz Johnson and Fiona Troon.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Session 3 - Clarinet Ensemble

Peter Fielding and Stephanie Reeve

The second clarinet ensemble session will focus on original repertoire for full clarinet choir: Michael Ball - Concertino Anthony Bailey - Towards the Wind Rob Buckland - Fjord Roma Cafolla - Irish S...

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Session 3 - Jazz Improvisation

Richard Ingham

Safe space improvising for all. Painless jazz! An exciting introduction to improvising and style, all instruments welcome. Also suitable for players with experience.

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Closing Concert - Young Artist's Showcase

Featuring some of the UK's brightest talents of single reed chamber groups, including the award winning Twin Reeds, Yugen Quartet, Comos Saxophones and the RBC Clarinet Choir.

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Highlights

  • 8 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • In person
  • Paid venue parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

Music • Alternative

Ahead of CASSGB’s 50th anniversary, over 100 clarinet and saxophone players from all over the UK will gather for a day of performances, masterclasses and play sessions at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Come and enjoy opportunities to explore Jazz, ensemble transcriptions, new music and much more



This year’s playday will shine a light on recent graduates showcasing the future of clarinet and saxophone playing in the UK, with what promises to be dazzling performances by Cosmos Saxophones and Twin Reeds.


We are also delighted to welcome a vast array of trade stands, which will be on site throughout the day, offering a unique opportunity to try out the latest models of clarinets, saxophones and a wide range of equipment whilst getting expert advice from industry specialists.

Under 18s - parent or guardian required


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Tracey Connell

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Oct 19 · 10:00 AM GMT+1