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Toronto Hosts Heart Of The Horn Clinic Series

Long & McQuade’s Toronto location recently kicked off their 2005 Heart of the Horn clinic series, which started on Saturday, February 12 and will continue through until Friday, March 18, 2005. All clinics, free of cost, take place at 2 p.m. at Toronto’s Long & McQuade Seminar Room.

On Saturday, February 19, Paul Brodie, co-founder of the World Saxophone Congress, teacher of generations of Canadian saxophonists spoke to attendees ranging from novices to professionals and discussed equipment selection, embouchure, breathing techniques and tone production. James Box, a trombonist recently appointed Principal Trombonist of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, was featured on Saturday, February 26 as he shared approaches to practicing, preparing and performing music.

Upcoming presentations include:

· Saturday, March 5 – Saxophone and woodwind player John Johnson, Alto/Tenor Saxophone

As one of Toronto's most demanding saxophone and woodwind players, Johnson is active in the studios, clubs, concert halls and theatres. Johnson has performed in concert with several great entertainers including Harry Connick Jr., Dionne Warwick, Diana Krall, and Randy Brecker. The focal point of this clinic will be on tone production and technical exercises to advance velocity of one's playing.

· Saturday, March 12 – Saxophonist Kelly Jefferson, Saxophone

Saxophonist Kelly Jefferson, originally from Regina, has a Bachelor of Music from McGill University and a Masters degree from Manhattan School of Music. Jefferson has performed with Maria Schneider, Ray Anderson, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, and others including major North American orchestras. His clinic will be an improvisation clinic focusing chord/scale choices and their usage.

· Friday, March 18 – Paul Edmund Davies, Flute/Sonaré/ Powell Artist

Paul Edmund-Davies made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1978, which led to many radio recitals and television appearances. He was asked to play with the English Chamber Orchestra in 1982 and in 1984 joined the LSO as Co-Principal Flute, being appointed to Principal Flute in 1987. Covering Mozart to Star Wars, Davies will offer over 25 years of performance experience to his clinic aimed at teaching flute fundamentals to advancing students.

Those interested in attending any of the upcoming seminars may send an e-mail to [email protected] – be sure to include your name and contact information (phone number and/or e-mail address). Please note that seating is on a first come first served basis.

For more information, visit www.long-mcquade.com.

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