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Don't Miss Otis Murphy this November!

11 November 2008

This November, saxophonists around the UK will have the opportunity to hear, and learn from the fantastic Otis Murphy. The award-winning saxophonist will be visiting UK colleges, conservatoires and venues performing and taking master-classes.

Alongside of working with students from the Royal Northern College of Music, Chetham's School of Music, the Royal College of Music, Leeds College of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Otis will also be performing and providing workshops open to the public.

The first public workshop will take place during the RNCM Sax Day on the 16th November where Otis will also be performing in the evening concert alongside the Chris Potter Quartet.

On Wednesday 19th, Otis will be giving an evening clinic and performance at the Sax.co.uk store in Crowborough and the following evening will be at The Gallery @ Foyle's (Charing Cross Road) London, where he will be taking a master class followed by a performance.

These workshops promise to be a valuable experience for all saxophonists with participants benefiting from Otis's advice and experience as well as being able to hear some fantastic performances. For more information and to book your place, please use the contacts below and we look forward to seeing you there!

Sunday 16th November 2008 9.30a.m. - RNCM Saxophone Day, RNCM, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD, Box Office: 0161 907 5555

Wednesday 19th November 2008, 7p.m. - Venue: Sax.co.uk, Brooklands Park, Farningham Road, Crowborough, TN6 2JD. Information: 01892 662533

Thursday 20th November 2008, 7p.m. - Venue: The Gallery @ Foyles, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London. Information: c/o Sax.co.uk (London) 0207 836 7172

 
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