The Beau Soleil Woodwind Department offers students the exceptional opportunity to study with nationally known teachers specializing in the full complement of Woodwind instruments, including flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone. Students can expect individual attention, high standards and a supportive learning environment. Our students work with a professional accompanist on repertoire throughout the year and have a wide range of opportunities to perform.
Each student is challenged to develop his or her own musicianship to the highest degree while following individual goals. Wind ensembles, stage band, chamber music opportunities and master classes with guest artists broaden the musical boundaries for woodwind students at Beau Soleil.
Beau Soleil’s reputation for excellence attracts students from around the Peninsula, enhancing the overall educational experience of music students.
The Beau Soleil Woodwind Quintet recently performed at the Iziko South African National Gallery Annexe at the invitation of the Western Cape Education Department. Members included Lily van der Merwe (flute), Elizabeth Bentley (oboe), Kirsten Stabrey (clarinet), Carin Donson (horn) and Timothy Everson (bassoon).
We are very fortunate to welcome back the world renowned husband and wife team of flutist Raffaele Trevisani and pianist Paola Girardi. They will be playing a number of concerts and facilitating workshops in the Cape Town area. Beau Soleil is proud to support one of our senior flute students, Lily van der Merwe. She has been selected to play for Mr Trevisani’s upcoming master classes. Please follow link for more information about this exciting 2017 South African tour.
http://www.raffaeletrevisani.com/satour2017.htm
Joshua Atwood-Palm is a grade 12 learner who specializes in saxophone and oboe. He has his own saxophone quartet at SACS and is active giving concerts around town. Joshua hopes to study overseas after he completes his final exams.
