Immerse yourself in the rhythms and melodies of Latin America and experience playing Latin Jazz together with other musicians in a relaxed, friendly and informal setting.
STANDARD: IMPROVER, CONFIDENT, SKILFUL
Resident: £572 Non-Resident: £435 (25% off for under 27s) Code: 24/342
Booking for Members opens at 11am on Wednesday 28 February 2024
Non-Member and online booking opens at 11am on Wednesday 20 March 2024
For details on how to become a Member to take advantage of early booking, see here.
What is the course about?
This course will focus on the rhythms and melodies of Latin America, with an emphasis placed on Brazilian and Cuban music. Students will explore defining characteristics and traditional approaches of Latin Jazz within large and small ensemble settings.
As well as their main instrument, participants will have the opportunity to play native percussion instruments at various points within the course if they choose, although this is optional.
Tutor websites: www.joyellismusic.com www.adamosmianski.com
What will we accomplish? By the end of this course you will be able to…
- Play a variety of small and big band Latin Jazz repertoire
- Identify key features of Latin rhythms
- Play various Latin percussion
- Identify prominent figures in Latin Jazz
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Standard: Intermediate, Advanced
No prior jazz experience is necessary, but participants should already have comfortable facility with the instrument they choose to play at Latin JazzFest. Confidence with basic scales is helpful.
String Players - we strongly recommend you consider bringing amplification as the course regularly attracts over 20 musicians and several of the participants play brass instruments.’
How will the course be taught, and will any preparation be required?
Practical work as a full group and smaller groups with course leaders
Participants will receive feedback from the tutors
No specific preparation is necessary, but brushing up on scales and arpeggios is recommended
Will music be provided in advance of the course?
Yes, music will be available online to print out at home one week before the start of the course. It will also be distributed by the tutors throughout the course.
Is there anything I need to bring?
Your instrument, a notebook and pencil, a folder for music
What previous participants have said about Joy and Adam…
"Adam and Joy were extremely knowledgeable, inspiring and supportive throughout the course! I look forward to attending their next course."
"Joy and Adam are very encouraging and always teaching to the ability of the students and at the same time gently challenging them to improve."
"Great leaders, lovely personality, encouraging and positive."