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JAZZCOURSESAPPLICATION PACK 2014
JAZZ AT NYOS 04
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS 05 THE MUSICAL JOURNEY BEGINS 06
CORE COURSE INFORMATION 07
YOUR FIRST STEP ALONG THE PATHWAY 08
NYOS JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL 10
NYJOS ACCESS 11
NYJOS - THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA OF SCOTLAND 12
FEES AND FINANCE OPTIONS 14
FINANCIAL SUPPORT 15
DIRECTORY OF TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS 16
Formed in 1992 to meet the growing demand for high quality training for young jazz musicians in Scotland, The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland’s Jazz education programme has established itself as one of Britain’s foremost jazz development pathways for young musicians.
NYJOS 21st Annivesary at Dundas Castle with Liane Carroll - July 2013
Our Vision
To develop a new generation of jazz musicians, open to all styles and eager to spread the word of •jazz To create a clear journey of musical development with various entry and exit points •To nurture talent by offering opportunities to study and perform jazz at the highest possible level, •with respected professional musicians from the UK and beyond To enhance the performing experience with other young musicians of advanced proficiency •To continually improve the level of playing and improvising in all ensembles and to push the •boundaries of musical experience
Artistic Direction
The Jazz programme has progressed in recent years thanks to the strategic management and development by Artistic Directors, Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain. Both are enthusiastic and renowned jazz musicians and educators, experienced in the delivery of high quality jazz music education. Their flexible and innovative approach has brought a fresh and vibrant feel to the scope and content of NYOS Jazz projects which are designed not only to nurture excellence but to introduce younger students to jazz as a music genre, building interest and participation from which to develop talent in future years.
JAZZ AT NYOS
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Malcolm Edmonstone is amongst the most versatile and in-demand jazz musicians in the country. He is a senior professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and co-artistic Director of Jazz for NYOS. His breadth of experience in the fields of jazz education, performance and writing are unrivalled.
Early in his professional life Malcolm was called on by Laurie Holloway to cover the piano chair on an international tour with his wife, the late
Marion Montgomery. Since then Malcolm has continued to work with Laurie on various projects, including Strictly Come Dancing, when his arrangements were broadcast live to audiences of 10 million.
Malcolm has a long lasting association with the Dankworth family, having been appointed Jacqui’s musical director some ten years ago. Throughout that time he has worked extensively as arranger and pianist for numerous tours and recording projects, the most recent of which is the album It Happens Quietly, a collaboration between Jacqui and her late father, the great Sir John Dankworth. Other albums include Back to You and Detour Ahead.
He is a member of Mike Walker’s Madhouse band and has been invited to play with legendary jazz musicians Peter Erskine and Dave Liebman. Recent accomplishments include a complete transcription and performance of Donald Fagen’s album The Nightfly (‘a complete triumph….already in contention for a place in my gigs of the year’ – London Jazz), an orchestral commission for the Southbank Sinfonia and an ongoing series of progressive and innovative improvisation-based repertoire for the jazz ensembles of NYOS.
His first book, Contemporary Harmonic Technique for the Improviser, is due for publication later this year.
Andrew Bain is one of the leading performers and educators in the UK. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Winner of the BBC Big Band Drummer, he has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Bob Mintzer, John Taylor, Iain Dixon, Mike Walker, Jason Rebello, Mike Janisch, Paul Booth, Phil Robson, Jim Hart, Mark Lockheart, Chris Batchelor, Mark Hodgson, Jean Toussaint, Houston Pearson, John Parricelli, Steve Watts, Stan Sulzmann, and was a member of Jacqui Dankworth’s band between 2007-8, recording with the late Sir John Dankworth in 2008. He has performed at many prestigious venues in the UK, Europe and the US, including the BBC Proms and the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Receiving his Masters from the Manhattan School of Music, he was resident in New York from 2001-07. During this time he performed extensively with Thelonious Monk Competition winner Jon Irabagon and singer Jason Liebman. He has performed at many of New York’s famous clubs including Sin-E, CBGBs, Tonic and the Mercury Lounge, and recorded at Sony Studios. Andrew co-leads the NY-based group Confluence whose eponymous debut showcased original and highly inventive compositions. Their second record will be released on the record label Fresh Sound, New Talent later this year.
Andrew is a faculty member at the Guildhall School of Music and the Birmingham Conservatoire. He is also a member of the National Youth Jazz Collective with Artistic Director Dave Holland and is co-Artistic Director of Jazz for the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland.
Artistic Directors
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Are you a keen young musician who wants to improve your ensemble and improvisation skills?Do you have an enthusiasm for jazz and want to meet like-minded people with a passion for great music?Do you want to perform in jazz ensembles at the highest national level?Are you aged between 12 and 21 and have links to Scotland?
If so, we want to hear from you!
If you are in any doubt about whether to apply, just give Jazz Ensembles Manager, Corinna Gregory a call on 0141-332 8311
“Spines were tingling and the audience was in raptures as ensemble pieces, sublime solos and frankly very groovy jazz of unbelievable quality was laid in front of us”. Shetland Times 2012
Since 1979, the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland has been providing young musicians in Scotland with unforgettable training and performing experiences. Much has changed since then but, today, NYOS now has more opportunities than ever before for keen young musicians. In 1992, jazz education was first introduced in the ensemble development. This has gone from strength to strength over the last 21 years and there is now a clear pathway for budding young jazz musicians, from early beginnings through to the profession.
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The National Youth Jazz Orchestra in the flagship jazz ensemble of NYOS.
NYJOS Access is the next step along the jazz pathway for students aspiring to become members of The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland.
Eligibility:Age Approximately: 12-18
Standard: Proficient on instrument with some experience of improvising
Dates: March 14-16 at the Aberdeen Jazz FestivalJuly 12-16 at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye
It is preferable but not essential that students are available for all dates
The annual Summer School is open to all young jazz musicians who wish to develop their skills and gain experience of playing in small bands.
Eligibility:Age Approximately: 12-21
Standard: Comfortable on instrument with an enthusiasm for jazz
Dates: July 12-16 at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye
SUMMER SCHOOL
Vocalists also welcome!!
Core Course Information 2014
Eligibility:Age Approximately: 14-21
Standard: ABRSM Grade 6 or equivalent and competent improviser (Qualification guide only and not essential)
Dates: July 12-16 at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye July 16-19 tour
A further residential course with performances will be held later in the year, subject to confirmation. Students should be available for both courses.
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Auditions for all Jazz courses will take on a new and exciting format this year. ALL applicants to any Jazz activities in 2014 will be invited to take part in a free interactive group workshop in their chosen location with NYJOS Directors, Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain.
Not only will you benefit from learning, refreshing or developing your improvisation, rhythm and harmony skills, this is an ideal opportunity to meet up with like minded young people in your area.
In order to ensure you gain the most from the workshop, you will be sent a chart in the appropriate key for your instrument and suggestions for recordings of the piece to listen to.
Anyone wishing to be considered for the flagship NYJOS touring band should indicate this on the application form and be prepared to stay after the workshop for an individual formal audition. You will be sent a lead sheet to prepare for the audition and will be asked to sight read from a big band chart.
Malcolm and Andrew will perform live in each of the workshop locations and we would encourage anyone attending the workshops to come to the gigs!
DATE WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE
11th December Berwickshire High School, Duns Berwickshire High School
12th December Dumfries, Dumfries Academy Dumfries Academy
13th December Glasgow, Ramshorn Theatre Ramshorn Theatre
14th December Edinburgh, St Mary’s School Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
15th December Aberdeen, Harlow Academy Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
16th December Lerwick, Mareel Mareel, Lerwick
17th December Kirkwall, The Reel The Reel, Kirkwall
18th December Inverness, Millburn Academy Eden Court, Inverness
19th December Perth, North Inch Campus North Inch Campus
* Workshops will take place subject to demand
SUMMER SCHOOL
Your First Step Along the Pathway
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The focus for the year is the NYJOS Summer School which provides excellent jazz tuition for students of all abilities with an enthusiasm for jazz. Students are grouped in combos with others of a similar experience and standard, to enable their education to be tailored to suit their level. Through a carefully thought out and structured timetable of instrumental, combo, listening and skills sessions, as well as a nightly jazz club, the students have the chance to develop their musical proficiency, including instrumental and improvisation techniques, performance/audience awareness, transcription, learning new repertoire and creating new music.
The 2014 Jazz Summer School will take place at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, southern Skye, which boasts excellent indoor and outdoor facilities and is at the heart of a supportive and culturally diverse community. A truly inspiring location for a truly inspiring course.
This year we will create a jazz vocal ensemble for the growing demand of talented vocalists in Scotland. This ensemble will be coached by a professional jazz singer and contain a rhythm section. In addition to the regular course content, this ensemble will benefit from singer-specific improvisation and communication classes plus all the performance opportunities of the Summer School.
Jazz Tutors and AmbassadorsThe tutors on the Summer School come from across the UK and USA, and represent a wealth of styles and experience as professional musicians and educators. Not only will you have the chance to work closely with them during combo and instrumental sessions, there will also be many opportunities to hear them perform.
The Jazz Ambassadors are young musicians on the cusp of their career as jazz musicians. They have come through the ranks of NYJOS themselves and are all at, or have recently graduated from music college. They play an integral part in the teaching during the Summer School and are excellent role models for the younger students, bridging the gap between students and tutors. They are each paired with a tutor for the duration of the Summer School and support them in instrumental classes, combo sessions and the evening jazz clubs.
JULY 12-16 | Sabhal Mor Ostaig | Skye
SUMMER SCHOOL
CALLING ALL SINGERS IN 2014 FOR THE YEAR OF THE VOCALIST!
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NYJOS Access is a training ground for the next generation of top jazz musicians, giving students the opportunity to refine their improvisation and key solo and ensemble skills, as a step along the pathway to participation in the flagship NYJOS ensemble.
Aspiring students will be identified by the NYJOS Artistic Directors during the audition workshops in December, and will then be invited to take part in 2 residential courses; a long weekend in March and the Summer School in July. These courses provide an opportunity for students to build upon their learning throughout the year, offering opportunities to work in small and large groups and both involve preparation for public performances. Repertoire includes traditional big band standards through to challenging modern repertoire; through this the students also learn key jazz history.
NYJOS Access is delighted to have been invited back to take part in the 2014 Aberdeen Jazz Festival, which will include 2 billed performances there as well as attending a masterclass by a visiting performer and the chance to go to other gigs at the festival.
During the past 2 years’ courses, NYJOS Access has focused on the music of 2 key jazz albums, Dave Brubeck’s Time Out and Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue.
“1959 was a very special year for jazz. Last year, NYJOS Access performed the music from one of the great records of that year - Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ - and in March 2013, they took on the challenge of performing Dave Brubeck’s ‘Time Out.’ A subtle blend of ‘Cool’ and ‘West Coast Jazz’, this exploration into time signatures featured some of the best young jazz musicians in Scotland. Andrew Bain
What will be the next challenge and focus for 2014…?
MARCH 14-16 | Aberdeen Jazz FestivalJULY 12-16 | Sabhal Mor Ostaig | Skye
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The flagship NYJOS ensemble represents the wealth of innovation and skill that Scotland’s talented young jazz musicians possess. Each year, the ensemble will either be joined by a carefully chosen soloist who works with the band and Directors throughout the rehearsals, OR will focus on a particular style of music.
Many NYJOS alumni have gone on to achieve professional status as jazz musicians and all previous winners of the Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year have been members of NYJOS.
NYJOS has made professional live-gig and studio recordings and has performed in many venues and festivals throughout the UK, and are reugular performers at the London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Shetland Jazz Festivals.
During the annual Summer School, the ensemble meets for an intensive rehearsal residency in preparation for its tour to venues across the UK, which follows immediately after the Summer School.
A second residential course, with high profile performances is planned for later in the year, subject to confirmation. There will be a fee for this course.
Throughout its history NYJOS has collaborated with many important figures from the jazz world, either working with them as soloists or commissioning them to produce works for the band. We pick soloists with an individual voices or sound who are also highly experienced in youth education and composition. By doing this we have established a unique group of musicians who return to work with us time and again. These include Jacqui Dankworth, Mark Lockheart, Mike Walker, Iain Dixon, Chris Batchelor, Rick Taylor and, most recently, Liane Carroll. By offering the opportunity to work intensively with these musicians, as well as the Directors, Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain, students are given a professional-level experience during NYJOS courses and tours. Many go on to music colleges across the UK and beyond, such is the level of their attainment.
JULY 12-16 | Sabhal Mor Ostaig | SkyeJULY 16-19 | Summer Tour | UK
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* options 2 and 3 incur administration costs ** Fee covers both March and July courses
SUMMER SCHOOL
Cost to NYOS£1200
Cost to Member
£395
Cost to NYOS£1700
Cost to Member
£595
Cost to NYOS£2000
Cost to Member £695
Summer School £395
Option 1Deposit of £100 to be paid by end of January 2014 and a
balance of £295 to be paid by end of March 2014
Option 2*
Deposit of £100 to be paid by end of January 2014 and 2
monthly payments of £150 to be paid in March and May 2014
Option 3*
Deposit of £100 to be paid by end of January 2014 and 6
monthly payments of £51 from February 2014
NYJOS ACCESS£595 **
Option 1Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2014 and a
balance of £395 to be paid by end of March 2014
Option 2*
Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2014 and 2
monthly payments of £200 to be paid in March and May 2014
Option 3*
Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2014 and 6
monthly payments of £69 from February 2014
NYJOS£695
Option 1Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2014 and a
balance of £495 to be paid byend of March 2014
Option 2*
Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2014 and 2
monthly payments of £250 to be paid in March and May 2014
Option 3*
Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2014 and 6
monthly payments of £86 from February 2014
NYOS BursariesOnce you have tried all the relevant possibilities in the NYOS Directory on pages 13 &14 and have applied for assistance from your school, college, university and local authority without any success, you can then apply for a NYOS bursary. These are available to help those who genuinely can’t afford to pay the fees.
For more information, or to make an application, please contact Carol Biggar, Finance Manager, at the NYOS office on 0141 332 8311 or via email [email protected]
NYOS Travel BursariesTravel bursaries are available for successful orchestra members who have to travel a great distance to residential courses, e.g. Outer Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland, Dumfries etc.
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Once you have tried all the relevant possibilities in the NYOS Directory below and have applied for assistance from your school, college, university and local authority without success, you can then apply for a NYOS bursary.
Trust/Foundation Website Telephone No. Email Address
Musicians Benevolent FundDO NOT APPLY DIRECT Funding Wizard only
www.helpmusicians.org.uk/help_you/young_artsists/funding_wizard
N/A N/A
Awards for Young MusiciansApplication Closing Date 22 March 2014
www.a-y-m.org.uk 01179 049 906Caroline [email protected]
Abbado European Young Musicians Trust
N/A 020 7427 6400 [email protected]
Benslow Musical Instrument Loan Scheme
www.benslow-musical-instrument-hire.org.uk
01462 420 748 N/A
Future Talent BursaryAge 5-18 only www.futuretalent.org 020 7182 4676 [email protected]
Loan Fund for Musical Instruments
www.lfmi.org,uk 020 7496 8988 [email protected],uk
Miss E B Wrightson’s Charitable Trust
www.wrightsontrust.co.uk N/A
Written applications only Swangles Farm, Cold Christmas, Hertfordshire, SG12 7SP
Schools Music Associations Founder’s Fund
www.schoolsmusic.org.uk N/A [email protected]
The Sue and Freddy Walding BursaryInstrument Loan Scheme
www.british-horn.org 01738 620 451 [email protected]
The West Lothian Educational Trust
www.scott-moncreiff.com/services
0131 437 3500 Fiona Watson
NYOS bursaries are available to help those who genuinely can’t afford to pay the fees. For more information, or to make an application, please contact Carol Biggar, Finance Manager, at the NYOS office on 0141-332 8311 or via email [email protected]
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Trust/Foundation Website Telephone No. Email Address
Dewar Arts Awards www.dewarawards.org N/A [email protected]
Sons of the Rock Society(Applicants must reside in Falkirk or Stirling areas)
www.sonsoftherock.org.uk 01786 841 809 [email protected]
Geoffrey Shaw Memorial Fund
www.helpmusicians.org.uk 020 7239 9100 [email protected]
The Alper Charitable Trust
www.turn2us.org.uk 01223 892 641 [email protected]
Hattori Foundationwww.hattorifoundation.org.uk
020 7620 [email protected]
The Glasgow Educational & Marshall Trust
www.gemt.org.uk 0141 433 4449 [email protected]
Peter Whittingham Jazz Award
www.helpmusicians.org.uk020 7239 9100 [email protected]
Finzi Scholarship Awards www.geraldfinzi.org N/A Online Application
Martin Musical Scholar-ship Fund (MMSF)Music College Students Only
www.philharmonia.co.uk 01698 529 521 [email protected]
The Tillett Trust(Pre professional only 23yrs +)
www.thetilletttrust.org.uk 0845 070 4969 [email protected]
EMI Music Sound Foundation
www.emimusicsoundfoun-dation.com
020 7795 [email protected]
All information contained within this directory is correct at the time of publication. NYOS cannot be held responsible for any unsuccessful applications due to changes in funding criteria required by individual trusts and foundations.
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APPLICATION PACK 2014
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