Rehearsals take place at New Forest Arts Centre, New Milton. The band is open to ages 12 to 80+ with a minimum sight-reading ability of grade 5 standard. Come and join the fun, run by experienced band leader and saxophonist James Rawlinson.
These Sunday Introduction to Jazz and Improvisation Days will be ideal for those with little or no experience playing jazz or improvising. Carefully chosen music and music theory combined with playing will increase your confidence.
We are excited to be supporting the New Milton Music Festival 2019, who have added Jazz to their list of classes. Performance date is the 23rd March 2019. Enter as a soloist, duet or trio and as a Jazz Ensemble. Book your place now!
4th April 2019 – Bob Reynolds is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and Grammy Award-winning member of the band Snarky Puppy. Widely known for his work with both Snarky and John Mayer. Don’t miss out.
27th / 28th April 2019 – We welcome back Mike Hall, head of Jazz Studies at the RNCM in Manchester, for a two day jazz improvisation workshop. This course is open to beginner, intermediate and advanced improvisers.
25th / 26th May 2019 – Dar Mar-Molinero returns for a spectacular Big Band Workshop – Basie to Ellington and Beyond. Saxophonist, composer and educator, Dan has been recognised nationally for his work in jazz and commercial music.
15th / 16th June 2019 – Two day saxophone workshop at the University of Chichester with south coast based saxophonist and educator James Rawlinson. The weekend will concentrate on playing, directing and developing your ensemble skills.
15th / 16th June 2019 – In partnership with the University of Chichester, This course is open to beginner, intermediate and advanced improvisers. This workshop is for you if you want to improve your jazz playing regardless of level!
20th / 21st July 2019 – James Rae, one of Europe’s most published writers of educational wind music is with us for a two day Woodwind workshop. This will be a fantastic weekend for any woodwind player wishing to improve their musicianship.
19th / 20th October 2019 – We are thrilled to announce a two day big band workshop with the one and only Pete Long, musical director of the Ronnie Scott’s Big Band. Pete brings his immense knowledge, passion, energy and skill to this incredible workshop.