Back on the road…
Riverdance 2021 UK TOUR, tickets available below:
UNLOCKED (debut album)
Available to buy on bandcamp/ itunes/ order directly.
#lockthesaxdown
Fully funded through Kickstarter, this album blurs composer/ performer lines and pushes the boundaries of cross-genre performance
#lockthesaxdown - A social media challenge series created in response to the pandemic of 2020
Due to the restrictions of live performance, the inability to rehearse with others, and the sudden cancellation of almost all work within the arts, we felt an abrupt loss of purpose. Realising that many players felt the same way, we started an online challenge series called #lockthesaxdown, aiming to provide routine and motivation for saxophonists with regular performance challenges.
Given the lack of chamber music-making, we reimagined Jenni’s pre-existing repertoire with multi-layered backing tracks and made them freely available to download, with a weekly demo performed by Emma. With the opportunity to play exciting new music over full tracks, saxophonists jumped onboard and eagerly shared their performances online.
The project became hugely popular on a global scale and the response from all participants was inspiring. We are thrilled to have been able to help saxophonists find momentum and drive through a difficult time. Thank you to everyone who has taken part and become involved in our growing community.
This disc is a seamless blend of selected #lockthesaxdown works alongside a more expansive, explorative and creative style of collaborative writing. Our backgrounds are mostly in classical training, however the music we have recorded blurs the boundaries between our mutual interests of classical, contemporary, jazz, foik, improvisation and minimalism.
We aimed to create music outside the box of classical saxophone, whilst respecting the legacy of our instrument.
Music that expresses the glorious versatility of the instrument, and strives to push technique. We have loved working together on this album and are so proud of what we have created.
K I L T E R (single)
Available on Bandcamp 22.12.20
Successful Kickstarter Campaign
THE #LOCKTHESAXDOWN ALBUM IS UNDERWAY….
Following the popular international social media series #lockthesaxdown - created with fellow Saxophonist and composer, Jenni Watson - we hit our Kickstarter target to fund an album of music from the series, plus brand new compositions
With 125 backers from Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, UK, USA, we were 118% funded
All 12 tracks are now recorded
Our first single will be released this month
Manufacture and release is due in early 2021
CD Pre-orders available here
Samhlú
NEW composition by Bill Whelan now available on the TG4 player
Leicester International Music Festival - The Countess of Munster
Lunchtime Concert 3: Emma McPhilemy (saxophone) and Philip Sharp (piano)
‘Emma is supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust and we are grateful for their commitment in making this series possible.’
#LOCKTHESAXDOWN Challenge Series Launched
Head to the #lockthesaxdown tab for more information
Click the link below to download the materials from Jenni Watson’s website
Rescheduled ‘Riverdance’ UK TOUR
Click the link below to book your tickets for 2021