www.saxband.co.uk
Welcome to the Home of the Manx Saxophone Ensemble
Ok, so you like the idea of joining a sax. Ensemble ... and you want to know more.. This section is just for you :)
What you’ll need ...
- A saxophone. Any type will do, but we’re always short of Soprano and Baritone players
! If you’re just starting out and you want some advice, why not come along to one
of our evening sessions to see & hear the instruments we play.
- To be able to read music. This doesn’t mean you need to be able to sight-
read complex pieces - far from it. Our ensemble ranges from those just starting out, to some who’ve been playing for many years, with every shade in- between. We don’t teach basic saxophone playing, so you’ll need to find a tutor. Again, just ask us if you can’t find anyone suitable.
- To be free on Monday evenings -
We meet at Eastcliffe in Victoria Avenue, Douglas at 6:15pm in the school term.
You’ll also need to commit maybe a couple of hours each week to practice in-
If you’d like to join in with us, please drop us an email -
That’s it ! -
Our current repertoire covers quite a wide range of music types, with difficulty levels ranging from Easy to ’Intermediate Plus’
Where we play more complex or challenging music, we often provide easier ‘support’ parts for those who are less confident, so that all can join in.
Looking through our performance lists, we have music from almost every genre .. Ballads, Classical, Jazz / Swing, Celtic, Ethnic, Pop, Dances, Hymns, Marches and so on.
The saxophone is a versatile instrument, and this is reflected in our choice of music.
There’s no reason to let a little thing like that stand in your way !
There are music shops on the island who provide instruments on a rental scheme, which
is an excellent low-
.. And once you’re under way, you can use our contacts to help you buy an instrument that suits your needs, and at a competitive price.
If you’d like to know more about the how the group operates feel free to download
our guide -
The playing guide explains how the MSE works, and how you can both benefit from, and contribute to, the group.
If you have any further questions, please fee free to contact our Music Director.
