Here's a good opportunity for anyone who plays a bit of jazz and wants
to get better ... a whole weekend of listening and playing in the company of
others who want to learn and improve jazz skills.
The weekend workshop has been developed following the success of our
monthly Play Jazz! afternoon workshops held at Sage Gateshead. The weekend
format will give participants the time and space to learn more and develop
further. There’s also a great gig on the Saturday night and the opportunity to
jam with professional musicians.
The tutors are James Birkett and Judith Thompson, two superb musicians
and highly respected jazz educators.
The workshop is suitable for all instruments and a range of abilities.
Vocalists are welcome. Minimum age 16.
For much of the weekend the participants will be divided into two groups
– beginner/intermediate and intermediate/advanced. You’ll be able to improvise
and interact with other musicians in an informal supportive situation.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Saturday 1 August
9.30am Registration and introductions
10am Session 1: The Nuts and Bolts of
Jazz
This session will cover the essential elements of jazz and aims to up
your skills and knowledge. It’s available at two levels: Beginner/Intermediate
and Intermediate/Advanced.
1pm Lunch
2pm Session 2: The Art of
Making Jazz – Band Call
This session will cover the art and artistry of playing jazz with other
people using well-known standards as a starting point. There will be two groups
based on an equal split of instruments/participants to give two well-balanced
bands.
5-7.30pm Evening meal
Go out to eat locally with your band members. A list of nearby eateries
will be available.
7.30-11pm Gig and jam session
Performance by Williams – Tanton Quartet and a supportive and
instructive jam session. A great opportunity to listen to and play with regular
gigging musicians.
Sunday 2 August
9.30am Welcome back
10am Session 3: More Nuts and
Bolts
This session will continue to present the essential elements of jazz and
build your skills and knowledge. Again it’s available at two levels:
Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced.
1pm Lunch
2pm Session 4: Taking
Control – Band Call
Continuing from yesterday’s Band Call session, participants will arrange
tunes ready for performance. There will be opportunities to write new music.
The emphasis will be on the band members giving the band direction and focus
with tutor guidance and input when necessary.
4.30pm Performance
A performance by each band to the other
5pm Thank you and goodbye
PRICES
The weekend workshop costs £82. This includes all tuition and free
admission to the Jazz.Coop gig on Saturday evening featuring the Williams –
Tanton Quartet.
There is an additional optional charge of £16 for the provision of two
buffet lunches and tea/coffee breaks.
Overnight accommodation is not included.
To book
Places are limited so please book now.
For more information and bookings please email learning@jazz.coop and
tell us what instrument you will be bringing.
We’ll email you with details of how to pay.
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