Want to connect by making music with real people — not just practicing alone? Love swing jazz?
Get Jazzed! is looking for people like you.
This isn’t a class. It’s a community.
If you:
• Want to learn about jazz music (even as a beginner)
• Miss the magic of playing music with real people
• Believe in community over competition
Then this is your chance to Get Jazzed!
🗓️ 5-week series (Tuesdays) — Oct 21, (no session Oct 28), Nov 4, (no session Nov 11), 18, 25, Dec 2
📍 In the heart of New West
💲Introductory Offer: $80 for a 5-week series
🎼 More songs. More playing time. More personalized time with professional musicians. More room to grow.
How it Works:
-You will learn and play together in a small ensemble (3 to 6 musicians) for the duration of the 5-week series.
-The purpose is to create inclusive and joyful small ensembles.
-This activity will be accessible to musicians with a basic skill set on their instruments.
-You will gain confidence, knowledge, and skills in bandleading and playing swing jazz standards.
-In weeks 2, 3, and 4 we have invited some of your favourite professional jazz musicians to be guest clinician in your ensemble (a different clinician each week).
-There will be an informal showcase on the last day of the series.
Schedule:
Oct 21 - Meet your Combo
Nov 4 - Rhythm with Dean E Thiessen
Nov 18 - Voice and Horns with Casey Thomas-Burns
Nov 25 - Swinging Melodies with Bonnie Northgraves
Dec 2 - Putting it All Together / Showcase
Dec 5 - Optional Presentation
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