Hellesdon High School

On Sunday The Saxophonics made the journey into Norwich to play in the Norwich music Festival concert held at Hellesdon High School. A variety of acts made up the concert including an opera singer and solo painists. After playing three of their four competition pieces The Shorten Cup was presented to them on stage infront of a full house. Yet another fun day out for the group!

The Saxophonics at Hellesdon high school 

Debut Album

Tonight The Saxophonics are launching their selfnamed first album "The Saxophonics" at the Fakenham High School easter concert. Including favourite tracks such as "Ja Da" and "The Pink Panther" at only £5 its a bargain. All proceeds from sales go to charity for the Barcelona band tour and Fakenham church ammenities fund. You never know it might be a number one!

The Saxophonics!

The Saxophonics first album! Launched today! 

BBC Radio Norfolk

Today we visited the first radio station we ever featured on; BBC Radio Norfolk!

After playing a tune, we had a quick interview about our recent competitions antics and plugged the new album! A big thankyou to Nick for driving us all the way to Norwich! Yet another great day had by all!

The Saxophonics

The Saxophonics at BBC Radio Norfolk with radio DJ Nicky Price (far right) 

Shorten Cup

Today we returned to defend our title in the Shorten Cup at Norwich Music Festival. We were in the chamber ensemble catagory against strong competition from Quintessence (wind quintet from Fakenham College), a string quartet (from Norwich) and a 'recorder,cello,harpsichord' trio (also from Norwich).

The competition was fierce and standards were very high, with participants being judged on their presentation, suitablity of music, musical ablility and perfomance.

After watching the other three ensembles in our catagory it was finally our turn to perform and after a nerve racking 15 minutes of playing the final desicion had been made.

We were joined on stage by all the other contestants to hear the judges final decision. After announcing the winners in reverse order it was revealed that we were going to hold the cup for another year!

3rd; Norwich Trio, 2nd; Quintessence, 1st; The Saxophonics

The Saxophonics; North Norfolks premiere sax quartet for another year. Hopefully we have as much luck next time!

The Saxophonics

The Saxophonics, complete with the Shortern Cup for the second consecutive year!