Royal Academy of Music Jazz Club 2024

See below information from RAM:

A free opportunity for aspiring young Jazz Musicians 14–17-year-olds.

Dates: Saturdays 10th, 17th and 24th February 2pm-5pm

Location: St Marks Church and Royal Academy of Music

Course to include:

•Working with leading musicians from the London jazz scene and Junior Jazz tutor Matt Anderson

•Developing skills in small-group improvisation, including playing by ear, interpreting written music/lead sheets, and developing rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic language.

•Meeting like-minded young musicians from across London and beyond.

•Exploring a broad range of repertoire from across the jazz tradition, with a wide stylistic remit.

•Learn about how to take musical interests further, with advice on auditioning for programmes like the Academy’s Junior Jazz programme.

For further information and to book please contact participation@ram.ac.uk with the instrument that you play and previous music experience.

Participants will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis as recommended by their teachers or local music authority.

Application deadline: Thursday 25th January 2024

We recommend that participants are currently working at ABRSM / Trinity Guildhall at Grade 5 level or above.

The Royal Academy of Music’ is Widening Participation team are working to increase inclusivity across the conservatoire sector and are keen to hear from ethnically diverse applicants.