NYJC Jazz Weekends

HCMF and the University of Huddersfield are hosting a series of fantastic National Youth Jazz Collective Jazz Weekends at the new University of Huddersfield Creative Arts Building on:

10 January & 11 January 2009

21 February & 22 February 2009

21 March & 22 March 2009

This is a great opportunity to learn alongside some of the country's top jazz musicians: Dave Hassell (drums), Steve Berry (bass), Mike Walker (guitar) and Iain Dixon (saxophone).

Each weekend will comprise of:

Educational activities for young musicians aged 18 and under led by expert jazz educators. These will include:
jazz workshops and rehearsals
instrument specific master classes
jam sessions
collective collaborations generating new works
public performances alongside professional musicians
open forums with sound advice on good practice and rehearsal techniques
guidance on how to prepare for the NYJC's Summer School 2009 regional auditions
seminars offering professional advice and guidance on jazz and the music profession
A free family concert given by internationally acclaimed jazz musicians
Professional development sessions to support regional teachers and jazz musicians

The educational activities are open to all local young musicians aged 18 and under. Each young musician will be placed in appropriate level groups and workshops and asked to pay a registration fee of £10 per weekend. A NYJC Bursary Scheme is available to cover all or part of the registration and travel costs for those in need of financial assistance.

Adult participants in the professional development sessions will be asked to pay £30 for each weekend's session.

All family concerts will be free of charge and open to all ages. The next family concert is on Saturday 10 January 2009, 4.30pm - 5.30pm at St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield

Jazz Weekends schedule:

Saturdays:
10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm: Education workshops for young musicians
4.30pm - 6pm: Free public performance (open to all ages) - St Paul's Hall

Sundays:
10am - 12noon: Professional development workshop for music leaders
1pm - 5pm: Education workshops for young musicians

For further information contact Heidi Johnson on 01484 471116 or email h.johnson@hud.ac.uk

http://www.nyjc.co.uk/http://www.myspace.com/nationalyouthjazzcollective

Supported by Youth Music and Birmingham Conservatoire