JAZZ SATURDAY…. An exciting, upbeat jazz workshop led
by 3 professional jazz artists for young musicians & singers aged 13+
Saturday 08 July 2017
Funded by Severn Arts in partnership with Best of
Young Jazz – Free of charge.
Worcestershire venue to be confirmed soon!
Deadline for bookings – Wednesday 21 June
Dear young musicians
I’m delighted to invite you to an
exciting, upbeat day of music making on Saturday 08 July 2017.
Whether you’re a singer or
instrumentalist, on Jazz Saturday, you will receive bespoke support from our
three fantastic professional jazz artists (details below) to create a new
arrangement of work bringing together these two essential elements of jazz
music.
Sometimes, the full ensemble –
instrumentalists and vocalists – will work together and learn from one another;
and at other times, we will split the group to focus on techniques particular
to each element.
The key objectives for the vocalists will be
about singing in harmony, learning different ways of approaching
improvisation including 'scatting', how to improvise over chord changes
and what to listen for to ensure a good working relationship when working
with instrumentalists.
For instrumentalists, the workshop will also explore
different improvisation techniques as well as composing from scratch without
traditional musical notation, with a focus on learning how to work
cooperatively and in harmony with jazz vocals.
Participants will be invited to work in different ways with
their instrument and voice, and be given the opportunity to perform informally
to parents and friends at the end of the day. The workshop will be delivered in
such a way that students at various levels of experience can be involved, have
fun and develop their musical understanding, skill and interest in jazz.
Jazz
Saturday will take place on 08 March in Worcestershire – we are just confirming
venue details and will let you know as soon as possible. The workshop will be
led by three professional jazz artists and can accommodate up to 20
instrumentalists and 20 vocalists on a first come first served basis.
This
practical day is part of a series of inspiring jazz programmes being
delivered across the county to develop skills and enthusiasm associated with
jazz music. Managed by Best of Young Jazz and financially supported by Arts
Council England, The Bransford Trust and Severn Arts; the opportunity is
offered free of charge to young jazz musicians across Worcestershire and
beyond.
The day-of-jazz will be led by three professional jazz musicians
and educators, all prodigy of Birmingham Conservatoire and a tour de force
of the jazz scene, locally and much further afield -
- Jazz
Saturday will run from, 10.00am – 4.00pm, including an informal end-of-day
sharing (approx. 3.45pm), which family and friends are invited to
attend.
- Participants
will need to bring their voice and/or instrument, and a packed lunch.
Light refreshments will be provided at break time.
- Further
details will be provided and gathered following your initial email
booking.
- Please
RSVP to Marie Oldaker (Acting) Project-Manager - Best of Young Jazz, as
soon as possible to secure your place: oldaker_m@hotmail.com
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