JM Jazz Programme is currently seeking up to five young, talented jazz musicians to participate in a jazz improvisation course held this summer in Norway!
When: August 1 - August 8, 2010
Where: Søgne, Norway (outside of Kristiansand)
This course is part of Jeunesses Musicales International’s JM Jazz Program program, which encompasses training, performance and touring projects such as the JM Croatia HGM jazz orchestra. The JM Jazz Program aims to enable young jazz musicians to gain experience working to high professional standards in major concert halls, theatres and festivals; to get connected and work alongside some of today's most outstanding jazz musicians; and to share musical ideas.
This JM Jazz Program project is coordinated by Jeunesses Musicales Norway.
The course, which in total has more than 100 participants yearly, is based on two key aspects: ensemble playing and instrumental classes. The participants will be divided into ensembles that will work together under an instructor’s supervision for the period of one week. Following that, the participants will listen to a diversity of concerts throughout the week and finish off with a performance with their ensemble. Additionally, jam sessions are arranged every evening. We also offer lectures on relevant topics such as theory/jazz harmonics, improvisation techniques, jazz history, listening etc.
Participants will get to work with their respective instrumental teachers, both alone and in groups. The program will accommodate the level and knowledge of each participant.
International participants in 2009 reported on high musical level, a beautiful scenery and great fun together with the almost 100 Norwegian participants.
You can find all the information you need at this page, or download the info pack with registration form.
This opportunity is open exclusively to musicians within the Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI) network. To find your local section of JMI visit: www.jmi.net
(If there is no JMI member in your country please contact mail@jmi.net for more info.)
Participants must be 18 to 30 years old.
Please note that all courses will be conducted in English, hence an intermediate level of English is required to follow the course.
Participants must hold a high musical/vocal level, hold an intermediate level of sheet reading knowledge and have a good ear for rhythm and melody.
The application form must be filled in and returned to JM Norway by May 31at 2010, accompanying a demo. The demo should give us an impression of the applicant’s skills and should contain approximately two songs or a total of 10 minutes of recordings.
Send your application to the following address:
Musikk og Ungdom
Postboks 4703 Sofienberg
0506 Oslo
Norway
Please make sure your application contains the following:
A completed application form, including contact person from your local Jeunesses Musicales International section (www.jmi.net)
a demo
Accepted participants will receive a detailed information pack when accepted, containing all practical information.
Onsite lodging, food and transportation costs will be covered by Jeunesses Musicales Norway. Travel to and from Norway (preferably to Kjevik airport, Kristiansand), must be paid for by the participant.
Participants are responsible for pocket money and any private expenses.
Participants who require a visa or other official requirements are responsible for this themselves. If any help is needed, we ask you to contact the Jeunesses Musicales Norway staff.
Arrivals are foreseen on July 31st in the evening or on August 1 in the morning. Departures are foreseen on August 8. Please confirm travel dates with the JM Norway secretariat before making your final booking.
A pick-up service will be arranged from the airport to the venue.
The summer course takes place in the dynamic and idyllic Agder Folkehøgskole in Søgne, in the south of Norway. For an online 3D tour of the venue, please visit Agder Folkehøgskole's web page
Photo: Søgne. By: Agder Folkehøgskole.
The summer course has had the very best musicians as teachers, coming from Norway, Scandinavia and the rest of the world. This year, we present the following teachers:
Vocals - Elin Rosseland
Trumpet - Eckhardt Baur
Trumpet / groups - Torgrim Sollid
Saxophone - Fredrik Ljungquist (Sweden)
Guitar - Knut Værnes
Guitar - Jon Herington (USA - Unconfirmed)
Percussion - Roger Johansen
Piano - TBA
Bass - Ole Morten Vågan
If you have any questions regarding the summer course, the application, practical details or anything else, please contact:
Musikk og Ungdom (Jeunesses Musicales Norway) at post@musikkogungdom.no
Tel: (+47) 22 00 56 70
www.musikkogungdom.no
www.jmi.net
