Programmes

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Weekly band sessions

Grooveworks Mentors

  • Hours weekly: 2.5

  • Time slots: Monday to Thursday night, Saturday and Sunday during daytime

  • Repertoire: Modern jazz, eclectic styles, original compositions of the band members - tailored to the participants in each band

  • Learner Outcome: Ability to perform cutting-edge modern repertoire, with effective communication and presentation skills. Ability to phrase effectively using odd meters and complex rhythmic and harmonic structures.

  • Course Fee: $800 for 8 sessions (and at least 2 live performances)

Multiform: Large Ensemble

Mentor: Andreas Marinello

  • Hours weekly: 2.5

  • Current time slot: Sundays 8:00pm-10:30pm

  • Repertoire: Large ensemble modern jazz

  • Learner Outcome: Ability to perform in a large ensemble context, fostering group playing skills including complex harmonisation, teamwork, improving listening skills, non-verbal communication and improvisation

  • Course Fee: $700 for 8 sessions (and at least 1 live performance); $500 if also participating in a weekly band

Junior Band

Mentor: Andreas Marinello

  • Hours weekly: 2

  • Current time slot: Sundays 5:00pm-7:00pm

  • Repertoire: Carefully selected, progressive pieces for young learners and musicians new to jazz

  • Learner Outcome: Learn to play and improvise on common jazz forms and modal pieces, with an emphasis on groove, rhythm and phrasing. And fun!

  • Course Fee: $600 for 8 sessions (and at least 1 live performance)

Jazz theory and composition (beginner/advanced)

Mentor: Andreas Marinello

  • Hours weekly: 1.5

  • Current time slot: TBD

  • Learner Outcome: From the basics of music theory to writing your own compositions and arrangements, these courses will provide you with all the knowledge you need to be a better all-round musician.

  • Teaching style: Efficient presentation means you’ll learn a lot in a very short amount of time. Small groups allow for individual support. A focus on practical implementation means you’ll write your own pieces very early, and your best works will be performed by the Grooveworks bands in playdown sessions.

  • Course Fee: $800 for 12 sessions, including a playdown session. Professional recordings of your pieces can be arranged (optional)