Musical Director Louisa Davidson MA BA(Hons) ALCM
WSE is directed and led from the saxophone by saxophonist Louisa Davidson. Louisa founded this ensemble in 2010 for advanced players in Worcestershire. WSE’s repertoire explores current saxophone ensemble pieces written or arranged by saxophonists encompassing styles from Baroque to Contemporary.
'Music and Heritage'- WSE specialise in bringing audiences into historic buildings to hear the naturally good acoustics found, particularly in our historic Churches. Our unique blend of Saxophone family sound suits the acoustics found in many of these buildings along with their special ambiance, creating a memorable concert experience.
WSE is based in Malvern and rehearses itself in the splendid acoustics of St Peters Church Cowleigh, nestling on the slopes of the Malvern Hills.
'Music and Heritage'- WSE specialise in bringing audiences into historic buildings to hear the naturally good acoustics found, particularly in our historic Churches. Our unique blend of Saxophone family sound suits the acoustics found in many of these buildings along with their special ambiance, creating a memorable concert experience.
WSE is based in Malvern and rehearses itself in the splendid acoustics of St Peters Church Cowleigh, nestling on the slopes of the Malvern Hills.
WSE aims to display the diversity of the family of Saxophones presenting an exciting programme often in a 'heritage' setting. The group offers a variety of short recitals suitable for many types of Indoor only events.
Contact ensemblesaxophone@googlemail.com
2023
The Ensemble is now a Quintet available for Concerts in historic churches
THE PLAYERS
Soprano/Alto Louisa Davidson
Alto Clare Peters
Tenor Kate Moroni
Tenor/Alto Mandy Harding
Baritone Sue Sheath
THE PLAYERS 2017/2022
Sopranino/Soprano/Alto Louisa Davidson
Alto/Tenor Clare Peters
Soprano/Alto Caroline Wood
Alto Angela Douglas
Alto Angela Douglas
Tenor Kate Moroni
Tenor /Baritone Mandy Harding
Tenor /Baritone Mandy Harding
Baritone Sue Sneath
Musical Director Profile
Louisa Davidson has enjoyed 20 years’ experience and success as an accomplished musician and tutor of Clarinet and Saxophone. She studied Clarinet with internationally renowned Clarinettist David Campbell at London College of Music and has worked with leading Saxophonists Nigel Wood, Gerard McCrystal and Chris Gumbley.
As a Tutor Louisa has successfully taught within Schools and Colleges in Mid Wales, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
As a musician ,Louisa specialises as a soloist and chamber/ensemble player. She has performed as clarinettist in the Proteus Chamber Group and soloist in many Music Festivals in Wales and the Midlands including performances as a member of the National Saxophone Ensemble and Choir of Great Britain. In 2014 she formed a new Clarinet & Piano Duo, "The Boehm Clarinet & Piano Duo" with Pianist Tim Sidford.
As a Architectural Historian Louisa was awarded an MA from The University of Birmingham in Historic Environment Conservation [2012-2014 ] and is currently alongside her music running a Historic Building Consultancy part-time.
TO JOIN WSE
PLEASE ENQUIRE VIA EMAIL to Louisa Davidson for vacancies
ensemblesaxophone@googlemail.com
Minimum ABRSM Grade 7 standard
Informal Auditions
TO BOOK
As a Architectural Historian Louisa was awarded an MA from The University of Birmingham in Historic Environment Conservation [2012-2014 ] and is currently alongside her music running a Historic Building Consultancy part-time.
TO JOIN WSE
PLEASE ENQUIRE VIA EMAIL to Louisa Davidson for vacancies
ensemblesaxophone@googlemail.com
Minimum ABRSM Grade 7 standard
Informal Auditions
TO BOOK
