We know how difficult it can be for aspiring jazz musicians to access support in their local area. Many students in the past have had to rely on their parents to travel long distances to attend weekend classes at junior conservatoires unless they have been lucky enough to find a local jazz teacher. We also hear from music services and teachers that they would like to be able to integrate improvisation and small group composition into their regular teaching.
Since we first launched our Summer School 2007 we have run a series of regional workshops across the country for students from beginner to advanced. We also lead professional development sessions for staff both at the regional sessions and at schools.
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Free regional workshops
Bradford, Kala Sangam
Regional workshops
Oxfordshire, Abingdon School
Free regional workshops
North West Derbyshire, Glossopdale School
Regional workshops
London, Kings Place
Free taster workshop
Norwich, City of Norwich School
Regional workshops
Leicester, Beaumont Leys School
Free taster workshop
Birmingham, Midlands Arts Centre
Free taster workshop
Manchester, The Claremont Centre
Free taster workshop
Newcastle, The Lit and Phil
Free taster workshop
Exeter, The Maynard School
Free taster workshop
Bristol, Beacon Music Centre
Free taster workshop
Winchester, Hampshire Music Service
Free taster workshop
Oxfordshire, Abingdon School
Free taster workshop
Kent, Benenden School
Free taster workshop
Cambridge, West Road Concert Hall (University of Cambridge)
Free taster workshop
Leicester, Beaumont Leys School
Free taster workshop
Leeds, Leeds Conservatoire
Our current programme
NYJC’s 23-24 regional programme is underway!
This is the Sound of North West Derbyshire took place between September and November.
This is the Sound of London – reserve list places available
For details about our regional programme please email our Interim Programme Manager Helena Summerfield helena@nyjc.co.uk or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear when other regions are added to the programme.
Alex Ridout
Listen to long term NYJC member Alex Ridout talk about her experience of NYJC’s progression route from regional work to short course and then Summer School.
Alex went on to win BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2016 and study jazz at the Royal Academy of Music.