Medium Jazz Ensemble Writing & Performing Workshop 2023

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19 July / 23 July 2023
National Jazz Academy - Fortezza Medicea, Siena

Maestro Roberto Spadoni

Part 1 – 19/21 (morning) July 2023: writing arrangements and scores under teacher coordination

Part 2 – 22 (afternoon) / 23 July 2023: ensemble rehearsal of all arrangements

Level: intermediate-advanced

Registration deadline: while seats last. You can register simultaneously as a composer-arranger and as a performer.

How to register

Educational Offer

Ensemble Music Workshop for Medium Jazz Ensemble (2 lessons per day for 3 days)

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.

Morning session: 10.00 – 13.00

Afternoon session: 16.00 – 19.00

Ensemble Music Workshop for Medium Jazz Ensemble (2 lessons per day for 3 days and final concert)

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.

Morning session: 10.00 – 13.00

Afternoon session: 16.00 – 19.00

Cost and registration procedures

To apply as an instrumentalist and participate in the Medium Ensemble, fill out THIS egistration form and write to info@sienajazz.it.

  • Composer-arranger fee € 300;
  • Musician-performer fee € 80.

Payment must be made via the Nettuno PA platform, using the QR code generated by Pago PA at the end of the registration procedure.

  • 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 good jazz performance and improvisation practice is required.

The management will evaluate any applications for other instruments such as: string instrument, additional wind instruments (flute, clarinet, horn, tuba etc.), accordion, chromatic harmonica, vibraphone, percussion.