National Youth Jazz Wales is an ambitious new partnership between Jazz Explorers Cymru, National Youth Arts Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, supported by the Arts Council of Wales and National Music Service Wales. Together, we aim to build a new talent development programme to inspire and support young jazz musicians throughout Wales.
We are now inviting aspiring young jazz musicians to a 3-day course of workshops, masterclasses and rehearsals, working with internationally renowned jazz educators, culminating in an informal public performance. It will be joyful, challenging and collaborative.
14-16 April 2025 at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff.
The course is open to all instrumentalists and singers between the ages of 14-22. You don’t need prior jazz experience, but we suggest that everyone should be at least Grade 5 (or equivalent) standard on their instrument. Participants will be split into different groups based on their age and experience to ensure everyone receives the right level of support.
The lead tutors will be Paula Gardiner, Huw Warren and Andrew Bain (Head of Jazz at RWCMD) – with additional support from other specialist tutors and jazz students.
Whilst the full cost of the course has been subsidised by the partner organisations and the Arts Council of Wales, there is a nominal cost to participants. The level of the fee is dependent on whether you need accommodation and how far you are travelling. Bursaries are also available for those from lower income households, to ensure that everyone can take part. The course will be welcoming and inclusive, but please contact us if you have any concerns or questions.
The deadline for registration is 3pm on 28 February 2025.
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