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Jazz Improvisation Workshops

 

                                               

 

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS: These workshops commenced in 2002 and are not-for-profit operations. They are run by a registered business, Reg No. B2241870K and are under the direction of Marina Pollard.

 

LOCATION:  Held at the VJA ( 15 Mountain Highway, Wantirna ) on Saturday afternoons from 1:00 'til 4:00pm.

 

DURATION: The workshops run for 12 weeks plus group practise sessions and a final break up presentation.

 

TUTORS: Two principal tutors are engaged at professional rate, and several other musicians donate their time and enthusiasm for specific sessions.

 

JUNIOR WORKSHOP: (Under 25) In order to reduce the fee charged, this workshop is subsidised by the Australian Jazz Convention Trustees, The Geelong Jazz Club, The Peninsular Jazz Club, The Gold Coast Jazz and Swing Club, the Victorian Jazz Club & private donors.

Costs:  $60 for 12 weeks plus $15 for VJA student membership.

When:  The Current Junior Workshop is running from Saturday 24th March until Saturday 16th June, 2012 ( See details below )

 

SENIOR WORKSHOP: Attendees are required to become full members of the Archive and enjoy all the privileges.

Costs:  $180 for 12 weeks plus $40 for full VJA membership.

When:  Next Senior Workshop commences Saturday, July 7, 2012.  ( See details below )

 

FACILITIES: The Archive provides the amenity, including use of piano, keyboard, drum kit, music stands, photo-copying, access to the reference library and record collection at no charge, while volunteers provide refreshments.

All music provided, just bring yourself and your instrument.

                              

PREREQUISITES: Applicants are required to be proficient with their instruments, able to to play scales and arpeggios and be interested in learning to improvise.

 

CONTACT: For further information and enrolments please contact

Marina Pollard  (Workshop Co-ordinator)   Phone 9781 4972 or email  info@vicjazzarchive.org.au

 

 

UNDER 25’s JAZZ WORKSHOPS

ARE ON AGAIN IN 2012

  

      Commencing :                      Saturday 24th March, 2012

       to

          Saturday 16th June, 2012   

 (excluding Easter)

      From :                                1 p.m. until  4 p.m.

 

      At :                                Victorian Jazz Archive,

       15 Mountain Highway, Wantirna

         (Melway Map Ref. 63 C8)

 

      Cost :                           $60.00 for 12 weeks plus $15.00 for

                                 Victorian Jazz Archive Student Membership

 

      Total Cost :                               $75.00

  

Open to young musicians under 25 years of age.  Applicants are required to be proficient with their instrument, able to play scales and arpeggios and particularly  interested in learning to play jazz.

This unique opportunity is made possible through the generosity of a number of Australia’s most experienced jazz musicians.  They believe young musicians deserve the opportunity to learn some of the skills they have acquired after many years working in Australia and around the world as professional jazz musicians.

All music provided, just bring yourself and your instrument.

 

UNDER 25'S JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS - 2012

Dear Jazz Lover,

The aim of the Victorian Under 25’s Jazz Improvisation Workshops is to foster an interest in, and enable musicians to keep alive TRADITIONAL JAZZ.  The spirit of improvisation and creativity within disciplined parameters such as in this art form can be a very rewarding experience for both musicians and listeners, regardless of age, but education is the key.  The music in this country has a distinctly Australian character and has a history of its own, due to the passing down of knowledge from generation to generation and by musicians regularly having “jam” sessions at festivals and conventions.  To continue the growth and development of this unique art form, we must enable young musicians to discover the joys of playing together and appreciating our past.  With these aims, the VICTORIAN UNDER 25’S JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS are conducting workshops with well known and respected jazz musicians who can pass on their knowledge to the stars of tomorrow.

The workshops are open to young musicians under the age of 25 who are proficient with their instrument and able to play scales and arpeggios.  The course commences on Saturday 24th March 2012 from 1.00 p.m. until 4.00 p.m. and continues to the 16th June 2012, at a cost of $60.00 plus $15.00 for Victorian Jazz Archive Student Membership – Total Cost $75.00.  Music is provided, so all that is required is a musical instrument and an interest in making friends and discovering the joys of jazz.  Some of our finest young musicians, respected world wide, are former students of “youth workshops”, so this is a great opportunity for anyone with the ability and interest.  The workshops are held at the Victorian Jazz Archive, 15 Mountain Highway, Wantirna (Melway Map Ref. 63 C8)

As course convenor, I will be happy to answer any queries and give further information.

Yours sincerely,

Marina Pollard

Workshop Co-ordinator

Ph. 9781.4972 or email info@vicjazzarchive.org.au

 
 

 

 

 

OVER 25's JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP

  

      Commencing :                   Saturday 7th July, 2012

   to

      Saturday 22nd September, 2012   

 

      From :                         1.00 p.m. until  4.00 p.m.

 

      At :                             Victorian Jazz Archive,

          "Koomba Park"

       15 Mountain Highway, Wantirna

        (Melway Map Ref. 63 C8)

 

      Cost :                       $180 for 12 weeks plus $40.00 for

                                  Victorian Jazz Archive Membership

 

      Total Cost :                             $220.00

  

Open to musicians of all ages. Applicants are required to be proficient with their instrument, able to play scales and arpeggios and be interested in learning to improvise.

All music provided, just bring yourself and your instrument.

 

Marina Pollard

Workshop Co-ordinator

Ph. 9781.4972 or email  info@vicjazzarchive.org.au