Summer Jazz Courses 2008
The MEhr Clef Summer Jazz Courses are residential courses held at Digby Stuart College, Roehampton University, London. They are ideally suited for the middle range player, from improver through intermediate to advanced. Beginners too are welcome, though a good basic command of the instrument is necessary. Some knowledge of jazz and improvisation would be an advantage, but is not essential. These courses are not suitable for instrumental or vocal beginners. Vocalists from improvers to fairly advanced are welcome.
The courses are led by some of the most respected and accomplished tutors in the UK who, between them, have many years experience both as teachers and musicians of international repute and have trained some of the finest Jazz professionals on the British Jazz scene today,
Both courses offer intensive learning in an environment with like-minded people. Musicians have the opportunity to form their own bands for nightly public performances.
WEEK 1
17-23 AUGUST 2008 - FOR MUSICIANS AGED 18+ (NO UPPER AGE LIMIT)
Tutors
Nick Weldon - Piano
Jeff Clyne - Bass
Trevor Tomkins - Drums
Alan Barnes - Sax
Steve Waterman - Brass
Lee Gibson - Vocals
Ursula Malewski - Theory
Rick Simpson - Vocal Accompanist and Assistant Piano Tutor
Guest tutors to be confirmed.
Course fee: £675 includes tuition, accommodation in en-suite single rooms, breakfast and dinner.
For course brochure click here
For application form click here
For venue photos click here
Availability update 14 June 2008
Piano - fully booked
Vocals - 3 places
All other instruments - places available
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WEEK 2
24-30 AUGUST - FOR MUSICIANS AGED 21 AND UNDER (MINIMUM AGE 14)
This course is specifically designed for students attending high school, college or university, and those wishing to follow a music career path.
Tutors and team members all hold a valid CRB check.
Tutors
Malcolm Edmonstone - Piano
Jeff Clyne - Bass Trevor
Tomkins - Drums
Alan Barnes - Woodwind
Steve Waterman - Brass
Lee Gibson - Vocals
Ursula Malewski - Theory
Rick Simpson - Vocal Accompanist and Assistant Piano Tutor
Guest tutors to be confirmed.
Course fee: £675 includes tuition, accommodation in en-suite single rooms, breakfast and dinner.
For course brochure click here
For application form click here
For venue photos click here
Availabilty update 14 June 2008
Piano - fully booked
Drums - 3 places
All other instruments and vocals - places available
7-9 November 2008 Singers Weekend
Residential weekend course for vocalists at 4 star Hythe Imperial Hotel, Hythe, Kent.
This course is for Jazz beginners to intermediates and those coming from a different genre wishing to add Jazz to their repertoire.
Tutors:
Lee Gibson - Vocals
Ursula Malewski - Theory
Accompanist:
Rick Simpson - Piano
Guest accompanists to be confirmed
Course Fee: £295.00 shared twin rooms - £330.00 single room
The fee includes tuition, accommodation, breakfast, 3 course a la carte dinner and use of hotel facilities.
For course brochure click here
For application form click here
For venue photos click here
Partners may accompany students and enjoy the hotel facilities throughout the day. For rates contact info@mehrclef.com
Easter Jazz Course 5-10 April 2009
The MEhr Clef Easter Jazz week is an advanced performance and professional development course aimed at semi-professional and professional vocalists and instumentalists and those with extensive performance experience. The course is led by five of the most respected and accomplished tutors in the UK who, between them, have many years experience both as tutors and performers of international repute, and trained some of the finest Jazz professionals on the British Jazz scene today.
This is a highly challenging course and the only one of its kind in the UK. In the evenings seminar participants have the opportunity to perform publicly as part of the Hythe Imperial Jazz Week.
Aim of the seminar is to offer total Jazz immersion, further musical improvisation, arrangement skills, performance techniques and accompanying skills (instrumentalists). To build an understanding between musicians and develop group concepts in their varying forms. Working towards developing individual potential.
Tutors:
Lee Gibson - Vocals
Tina May - Vocals
Norma Winstone - Vocals (tbc)
Pete Churchill - Piano and Vocals
Jeff Clyne - Bass
Trevor Tomkins - Drums
Course Fee: £695.00 - includes tuition, accommodation in shared en-suite twin rooms, breakfast, 3 course a la carte dinner and use of hotel facilities.
A limited number of single rooms without supplement are available on request and are allocated strictly in order of application. Double rooms for single use carry a supplement.
Course brochure and application form will be available soon
For venue photos click here
Partners may accompany students and enjoy the hotel facilities throughout their stay. For rates contact info@mehrclef.com
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Please e-mail info@mehrclef.com or telephone us if you have problems downloading forms and would like a hard copy by post.
Past Courses
March 2008
Easter advanced performance and professional developemnt course, Hythe
November 2007
Residential weekend course for vocalists, Hythe, Kent
August 2007
Summer Jazz Course week 1, age 18+, UNIS, Guildford
Summer Jazz Course week 2, age 14-19, UNIS, Guildford
April 2007
Easter advanced performance and professional development course, Hythe
November 2006
Residential weekend course for vocalists, Hythe, Kent.
August 2006
Summer Jazz Course, University of Surrey, Guildford
April 2006
Easter advanced performance and professional development course, Hythe
November 2005
Weekend residential course for vocalists at Hythe Imperial Hotel, Hythe, Kent
March 2005
Easter advanced performance and professional development course, Hythe