What Participants Say

“Wonderful company, wonderful music.”“Thank you for a wonderful time. By the end of the first day I knew that FATB was what I wanted.”“I really enjoyed my first Flutes at the Barns. The setting is very beautiful and perfect for a group holiday.""Thank you so much for your encouragement and wonderful teaching throughout the week.”“It was an immensely enjoyable and inspirational experience.”“It would be easy to say that we came, we made music and went home. But it was much more than that.""A time for learning, support, friendship and confidence building. Until next year.”“As always, it was a wonderful week. I learned so much.”“Zoë has lived up to her reputation again: a brilliant course!""As far as I am concerned, still loads to learn… Now when is the next course?” "Lots of playing, and lots of fun."

Those who take part in Flutes at the Barns are always asked for their experience of being on a FATB course; since 2003, we've been using this insight, incorporating small changes that we know mean a great deal to our musicians, and also ensuring that we retain all the wonderful aspects that they already enjoy so much.

Flutes at the Barns in the News

FATB celebrated its’ 30th course in 2013

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FATB Facts and Figures (correct as of July 2016)

Since 2003, over 40 residential courses and - more recently - 6 Flute Days, over 435 places have been filled by participants taking part in exclusive Flutes at the Barns courses of no more than 7-13 players. Principal course tutors, Zoë Booth and Rachael Buxton, have combined experience leading more than 120 courses and Flute Days for adults, held in the UK and overseas over more than 13 years, with many more planned and places often filled anything up to 12 months ahead by new and returning players, 27 or whom have attended 5 or more.

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