Come and join saxophonist/flautist Sue Ferris for a relaxed workshop where we’ll learn “Summer Samba” and other cool (and maybe hot) tunes for a Summers afternoon! We’ll try out improvising ideas both melodic and rhythmic and also listen and discuss inspiring songs and solos from some of the jazz greats along the way. All are welcome to this collaborative session, learning from and inspiring each other!
About Play Jazz! workshops Play Jazz! is a series of introductory workshops focusing on specific aspects of jazz improvisation, running on the first Saturday of each month (except January and August). Each workshop is different, and is usually facilitated by a different tutor. The Play Jazz! workshops are intended to appeal to a wide range of musicians including those who
play other styles of music but are new to jazz
play written music but want to learn to improvise
have not played for a while and want to refresh their skills
want to meet and play with other jazz musicians.
Suitable for all instrumentalists and improvising vocalists. Minimum age 16.
About the tutor
Sue Ferris has been playing saxophone and flute for well over 30 years in a variety of settings. These include classical, musical theatre and rock and pop, but she feels most creative when improvising in a small group or big band.
These include working with Voice of the North jazz orchestra for many years, collaborating with some jazz greats including Bob Mintzer, Andy Shephard, Alan Barnes, John Surman, Michael Garrick, Tommy Smith, Tim Garland, Mark Nightingale and more!
More home-grown bands include: Sue Ferris Quintet (!), Northern Monkey Brass Band, Watts and Whiffen Big Band, Gerry Richardsons Big Idea, Wagga Jawaka, Musicians Unlimited Big Band and the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band.
Sue has taught extensively in schools, but also at Sage as saxophone tutor on the Bmus degree course, and on the assessor panel for saxophone recitals at Newcastle University.
About learning and participation at The Globe We have implemented policies and procedures to reduce the risk of spreading infection. We want to ensure that participants feel welcome, comfortable and safe.
You will need to bring all the equipment you need including instruments, amplifiers (if required) and music stands.
Prices
The workshop fee is £25.
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Play Jazz! workshop – June 2023
£25.00
Saturday 3 June: 13:30 – 17:00 at The Globe with Sue Ferris
Workshop ticket: £25
Important: As well as paying for this workshop below, please make sure you fill in the enrolment form here as this will help the tutor in preparing for this workshop. Many thanks!
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Come and join saxophonist/flautist Sue Ferris for a relaxed workshop where we’ll learn “Summer Samba” and other cool (and maybe hot) tunes for a Summers afternoon! We’ll try out improvising ideas both melodic and rhythmic and also listen and discuss inspiring songs and solos from some of the jazz greats along the way. All are welcome to this collaborative session, learning from and inspiring each other!
Play Jazz! is a series of introductory workshops focusing on specific aspects of jazz improvisation, running on the first Saturday of each month (except January and August). Each workshop is different, and is usually facilitated by a different tutor. The Play Jazz! workshops are intended to appeal to a wide range of musicians including those who
Suitable for all instrumentalists and improvising vocalists. Minimum age 16.
About the tutor
These include working with Voice of the North jazz orchestra for many years, collaborating with some jazz greats including Bob Mintzer, Andy Shephard, Alan Barnes, John Surman, Michael Garrick, Tommy Smith, Tim Garland, Mark Nightingale and more!
More home-grown bands include: Sue Ferris Quintet (!), Northern Monkey Brass Band, Watts and Whiffen Big Band, Gerry Richardsons Big Idea, Wagga Jawaka, Musicians Unlimited Big Band and the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band.
Sue has taught extensively in schools, but also at Sage as saxophone tutor on the Bmus degree course, and on the assessor panel for saxophone recitals at Newcastle University.
About learning and participation at The Globe
We have implemented policies and procedures to reduce the risk of spreading infection. We want to ensure that participants feel welcome, comfortable and safe.
You will need to bring all the equipment you need including instruments, amplifiers (if required) and music stands.
Prices
The workshop fee is £25.
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop
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