Jazz Summer School

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JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL 2010
The Guildhall Jazz Summer School has something for everyone, at every age and level of experience, in a wide range of styles embracing jazz, rock, latin, funk, gospel, blues, studio music and more. It's a fun, happy, encouraging and vibrant place to try something new or expand your skills. Auditions are not required.

We offer the following non-residential courses:

Singers' Weekend - 24th and 25th July 2010

A large group workshop on jazz, gospel, African and world music led over 2 days by Scott Stroman and guests, culminating in a concert on the Sunday night.

COST £80.00 Click here to apply online

One Week Jazz & Rock Course - 26th to 30th July 2010

The long-running course for instrumentalists and singers begins on the Sunday afternoon and finishes with a concert on the last evening. All ages and abilities, and both instruments/vocalists, are welcome! The course includes jazz & rock bands, big bands, vocal groups, classes in harmony, rhythm, and improvisation, instrumental and vocal technique, rock and latin workshops, midi/studio music, recording sessions, concerts and "the club" each night - it's a busy and vibrant week. Daily tuition sessions run from 10am until 5:30pm. Tutor concerts are held from 7-8pm each evening followed by the Club from 8:30 to 10:30pm.

COST £440.00 Click here to apply online

Advanced Jazz Weekend - 31st July and 1st August 2010

The Advanced Jazz Weekend is for musicians who have some reasonable experience of improvisation, including basic knowledge of chord sequences and chord/scale relationships, and a reasonable facility (at least Grade 6/7) on their instrument. It is also ideal for classical, folk, or rock musicians who want to broaden their experience into jazz. It is designed as an extension from the 1-week course for those who want to dig a little deeper and want to continue on for another 2 days working intensively with a smaller group of people, though it is possible to attend the course on its own.

COST £185.00 Click here to apply online

There are discounts available on the One Week Jazz & Rock Course and Advanced Jazz Weekend for students, OAPs and unemployed. Please contact jazz@gsmd.ac.uk for details BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.

The course fee does not include accommodation. Click here for information on accommodation near the Guildhall School.

Click here for frequently asked questions about the Jazz Summer School.

For further information or to join the Jazz Summer School mailing list contact: jazz@gsmd.ac.uk