Summer Jazz School

About this course

The course develops jazz skills through ensemble groups, instrumental or vocal classes, theory and improvisation workshops, big band sessions, seminars and masterclasses. Participants work on material for performance and receive feedback while exploring jazz playing or singing in a group setting. The programme includes opportunities to perform live and take part in jam sessions. It is open to instrumentalists and vocalists across a range of abilities, but is not intended for complete beginners on their instrument.

What you'll learn

• Apply jazz theory in practical playing or singing contexts
• Develop improvisation techniques through workshops and ensemble work
• Rehearse and perform material in ensemble and big band settings
• Use feedback to refine instrumental or vocal technique

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for instrumentalists and vocalists with some ability on their instrument or voice. Although it is described as suitable for all levels, complete beginners on their instrument are excluded. Participation involves ensemble work, jam sessions and performance opportunities.

• Not suitable for complete beginners on their instrument
• Open to both instrumentalists and vocalists
• Includes group-based playing or singing and performance activity

Before you go

• After enrolment, participants complete an information sheet so the provider can form ensembles and groups according to their experience.