Jazz Big Band

Course review:

This advanced music course gives older/more advanced students the chance to experience playing in a 20-piece jazz Big Band.

The band
Students playing the following instruments are eligible for the Big Band course: Trumpets, Trombones, Alto Saxes, Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, Piano, Double Bass or Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar.

The Big Band will perform in front of an audience at a series of lunchtime concerts and evening gigs. The course runs parallel to Young Musicians' Week, with students also performing in the final end of course concert and Hog Roast reception on Friday evening.

It is a demanding but exciting programme – but there is time to relax as well. Our experienced pastoral team will offer activities that will enable students to mix with friends on Young Musicians Week, but will also tailor a social programme specific to older students – click here for more details.