DECEMBER 11 – 15, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON

Jazz Educator Workshops

A programme of professional development for and by NZ jazz educators and directors

Topics of study:

• Jazz ensemble rehearsal techniques
• Understanding rhythm section instruments
• Teaching improvisation, theory and composition
• Survey of jazz band literature
• developing listening skills
• Administrative strategies for jazz
• Jazz equipment and resources

This year, the jazz educators workshops are held during the week of the student workshops, giving the teachers acess to student reherasals, concerts and guest artists, as well as their own dedicated classes.

The fee to attend is $450

Register through Dr David Lisik

nzjazzfoundation@gmail.com

Student Workshops

C o o r d i n a t e d  B Y  R O D G E R  F O X , D A V E  L I S I K, A N D  R Y A N  B R A K E

THE NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL JAZZ WORKSHOPS BRING NEW ZEALAND’S ENTHUSIASTIC JAZZ STUDENTS TOGETHER WITH NZ’S BEST JAZZ MUSICIANS AND EDUCATORS, WORKING ON INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES, IMPROVISATION, ENSEMBLE SKILLS (SMALL GROUPS AND HONOURS BIG BAND), JAZZ THEORY, LISTENING, AND PERFORMANCES. STUDENTS 19 AND UNDER, WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE ON AN INSTRUMENT, ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

REGISTER: n z j a z z f o u n d a t i o n . c o m