MEDIUM JAZZ ENSEMBLE WRITING & PERFORMING WORKSHOP
M° Roberto Spadoni
APPLY HERE
WHEN: July 21 – 26
Part 1 – 21/24 (morning) July 2023: writing arrangements and scores under teacher coordination
Part 2 – 24 (afternoon) / 26 July 2023: ensemble rehearsal of all arrangements
WHERE: Siena Jazz – National Jazz Academy / Fortezza Medicea – Siena (Italy)
COURSE
– Writing and arranging workshop for Medium Jazz Ensemble
21 – 24 luglio: COMPOSING&ARRANGING
morning session: 10.00 – 13.00
afternoon session: 16.00 – 19.00
– Ensemble music workshop for Medium Jazz Ensemble
24 – 26 luglio: PERFORMING
morning session: 10.00 – 13.00
afternoon session: 16.00 – 19.00
Final concert July 26
It is possibile to enroll for both the workshop.
Writing and Arranging Workshop is aimed at practical activities (arranging planning of an arrangement, writing for jazz ensemble, score and parts writing, managing and conducting ensemble rehearsals). No theory lessons will be held.
Ensemble Music for Medium Jazz Ensemble Workshop provides an in-depth study of performance and interpretation aspects of the jazz orchestra: (pronunciations, ensemble dynamics, articulations, orientation in jazz forms and structures, extemporary aspects) thanks to the fundamental experience of playing in orchestral sections under an expert conduction.
PLACES AVAILABLE
– 10 composer-arrangers: knowledge of basic writing techniques for jazz ensembles is required (block harmony, background, two- or three-part melody harmonization, writing for rhythm section, writing a score) and good use of music notation software. It is essential to bring your own computer to work with during the workshop.
Ensemble rehearsals will be an integral part of the workshop.
– 20 musicians-performers: trumpet (2), trombone (2), saxophones (5), guitar (2), piano (2), double bass or electric bass (2), drums (2). Good sight-reading and skills in jazz performance and improvisation are required.
Other instrument applications will be possible such as: string instrument, additional wind instruments (flute, clarinet, horn, tuba etc.), accordion, chromatic harmonica, vibraphone, percussion.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND COSTS
To apply as an instrumentalist and participate in the Medium Ensemble, fill out THIS registration form and write to info@sienajazz.it, you will receive a confirmation to proceed with registration on the Nettuno platform.
To register as a composer, follow the registration procedure on Nettuno at this link.
Composers-arrangers fee €300.00
Musicians-performers fee €80.00
Payment must be made via the Nettuno PA platform, using the QR code generated by Pago PA at the end of the registration procedure.
Level: intermediate-advanced
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: until available place are filled