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Thursday
9 January 2025 - 27 March 2025 ( 20 hours, 10 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
This course is designed for players at ABRSM Grade 5-6 level. Students will gain experience in performing a wide range of jazz styles. Emphasis will be given to stylistic integrity and building stronger improvisational skills.
As a member of the Swing Band, you will rehearse and work on a selected number of pieces chosen by the conductor. As part of the class you will work on improving your sight-reading and your phrasing in the jazz idiom. In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment
Grade 5 - 6 on your chosen instrument
Due to the nature of the instruments/content of the course you might be exposed to high volume levels. We strongly encourage everyone to bring a pair of ear plugs to every lesson.
Working instrument and brass should bring a selection of mutes
