About Andy Let’s The Andy Firth Reeds virtuoso Andy Firth has performed with some discover Masterclass of the world’s finest jazz acts and ensembles. In 2008, Andy was invited to play a concert under his own name their Series at the famed Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall, New York, with guest artist, US clarinet legend, Buddy DeFranco. There are many topics that I love to talk about and teach, so I potential... Andy is a published composer and arranger with have put together a list of some of my most popular classes. In the classrooms and playgrounds Boosey & Hawkes London, Trinity College London, All workshops and masterclasses are designed to inspire Reed Music Australia, Alfred Music and AMEB of our schools and colleges await the confidence and practice in order to achieve better results. next generation of great performers Publications. He has been awarded an Australian For the Student film and television award, MO award for best live jazz and artists. Specifically for clarinet and saxophone students. performer in Australia, South Australian Jazz Archives I believe that all they need is the chance For best results, please allow a minimum of 1 hour per class. Award and an Australia Day Honours award for his • Clarinet Technique Class (Beginner to Advanced) services to music in Australia. to see where careful study, practice, In 2000, US mouthpiece maker Lomax Classic, • Saxophone Technique Class (Beginner to Advanced) discipline and having fun doing what further honored Andy with his own series of clarinet they love doing, can take them. • Improvisation: Beginner mouthpieces, the “Andy Firth Jazz Series”. Andy is also • Improvisation: Intermediate the Australian artist Whether they go on to be great • Improvisation: Advanced for Buffet Crampon clarinets, D’Addrio Reeds, Julius musicians or not, music will teach them • Scales Are Cool! (Mastering your exam technical work) many qualities that they will use for the Keilwerth Saxophones • Breathing; Embouchure & Technique and Lomax Classic rest of their lives. • Mastering Your Technique and High Notes Mouthpieces. • Making Practice Fun Again Andy continues to · Respect tour and perform · Community awareness Ensemble Classes with Australia’s Designed for intermediate to advance level stage bands and leading jazz and · Team spirit and co-operation smaller ensembles. For best results, please allow a minimum of classical artists and · Goal setting 2 hours per workshop. ensembles and he • Stage Band Workshop is a regular guest · Patience and • Small Ensemble Workshop performer at national and international clarinet · Perserverance • Mastering the Basics: intonation, tone, accents, grooving, and saxophone conferences balancing your sections, playing with energy, entertaining your both in Australia and overseas. listeners. Andy Firth has performed with some of the world’s Concert Presentation Option 1: finest musicians: Buddy DeFranco, Diana Krall, Ingrid ndy Firth performing with your school ensembles (up to 5 items) A Jensen, Wynton Marsalis, B.B. King, Lee Konitz, The Concert Presentation Option 2: Dutch Swing College Band, Don Lusher, Kenny Ball, 1st half: Andy and rhythm section (approx 50 minutes) Acker Bilk, Gary Motley, Jay Hungerford, Ken Kehner, 2nd half: Andy and your school ensembles (up to 5 items) Joe Buerger, Bud Shank, James Moody, Don Lusher, Steve Harlos, Steve Haughton, Maestro Tommy Tycho, Cheers! For enquires and more information contact: Anthony Warlow, James & John Morrison, Emma Pask, [email protected] or visit Marina Prior, Sarah McKenzie, Don Burrows, Tommy Andy Firth Emmanuel, George Golla, James Muller, Ray Alderidge, andyfirthmusic.com Julian Lee, and Kevin Hunt