GMF International Music Seminar JZ Shanghai Music Festival, China 12 - 18 October 200
Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 9:40AM Global Music Foundation International Music Seminar
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About this Seminar
This is a unique first time event in China. The spectacular setting of Shanghai, the team of outstanding performers and teachers and the varied schedule of activity all add up to an unforgettable experience for everyone who takes part.
- An exceptional roster of International artists/teachers
- A week of intensive music making and study including tuition, supervised rehearsals, instrumental classes, group workshops and evening jam sessions
- Free admission to Jazz Festival concerts given by members of the faculty and guest artists
- Free entry to the JZ Shanghai Music Festival
- A range of complementary disciplines to broaden your horizons: Choir, Pulse Training, Ear Training, Vocal and Body work
- A wonderful, dynamic city with some of the most innovative and stunning architecture in the world
The course provides first-class tuition and many opportunities to listen and perform. And, in keeping with GMF's philosophy, the course takes a broad view of music-making; the instrumental, vocal, rhythmic and physical disciplines together lead the participant towards new levels of understanding, concentration and awareness.
Faculty
Guillermo Rozenthuler - Vocal
Gilad Atzmon - Saxophones and clarinet
Hugh Buckley - Guitar
Frank Harrison - Piano
Jeremy Brown - Bass
Stephen Keogh - Drums
Specialist workshops
Vocal and Body work: Guillermo Rozenthuler
Art of Conducting: Roland Melia
Pulse training: Stephen Keogh
Partners
JZ School
JZ Shanghai Music Festival
Course Timetable
| Oct 12 | ||
| JZ School | ||
| 0900 - 1000 | Registration | |
| 1000 - 1100 | Welcome followed by choir session with Guillermo Rozenthuler | |
| 1100 - 1300 | Orientation and Level Assessments | |
| 1300 - 1430 | Lunch | |
| 1430 - 1515 | Pulse Training | |
| 1515 - 1545 | Conducting Skills | |
| 1600 - 1730 | Ensemble Session | |
| JZ Club | ||
| 2100 - 2200 | GMF performance | |
| Oct 13, 14 and 15 | |
| JZ School | |
| 1000 - 1200 | Conducting Skills* |
| Pulse Training* | |
| Choir* | |
| 1200 - 1330 | Instrument Classes |
| 1330 - 1430 | Lunch |
| 1430 - 1600 | Jazz Seminars |
| Oct 13 - GMF Jazz Improvisation | |
| Oct 14 - Presented by Bernie's Lounge - non GMF activity | |
| Oct 15 - Presented by Catherine Lambert - non GMF activity | |
| 1600 - 1730 | Ensemble Session** |
| JZ Club | |
| Oct 13 | 1930 - 2100 Jam Session |
| Oct 14 | 1930 - 2100 Jam Session |
| 2100 - 2200 GMF performance | |
| Oct 16 | |
| JZ School | |
| 1000 - 1200 | Conducting Skills* |
| Pulse Training* | |
| Choir* | |
| 1200 - 1330 | Instrument Classes |
| 1330 - 1500 | Lunch |
| 1500 - 1700 | Grand performance rehearsal |
* Precise order of morning activities may be different.
** Wednesday the 14th Ensemble Session to be delivered by JZ School and some members of GMF faculty
Oct 16, 17 & 18
Free entry to the JZ Shanghai Music Festival
Specialist Workshops
At the beginning of each day, students on all the courses come together to participate in a unique sequence of activities which collectively stimulate self-awareness and enhance creativity.
Pulse Training - by Stephen Keogh
Pulse lies at the heart of music, and developing one's own inner pulse is the goal of these sessions. The work fosters awareness - of the pulse, of silence, of the other members of the group. This workshop is hugely beneficial to musicians of every kind.
Vocal and Body Training - by Guillermo Rozenthuler
Working with the breathing, movement and body.
Musical traditions from around the world provide the material for this workshop. Participants learn to connect the voice to the body, singing melodies and rhythms while playing patterns with the hands - and feet! In a group, the layering of parts energizes each musician bringing about greater awareness in collective music making.
Every GMF workshop features outstanding musicians who are also great communicators. Under their guidance, participants gain valuable insights and playing experience, rehearsing together towards a concert. There are classes in the various musical disciplines such as instrumental technique, harmony, ensemble playing and improvisation, and, as well as teaching individually and in groups, the tutors give performances themselves.
Prices
Prices are for the course fee only. Accommodation and travel are not included. Assistance with arranging accommodation is available from our local partner JZ School after applications have been sent.
2500 RMB if sign up and payment received on or before September 30th 2009 (approx 260 EUR, 230 GBP, 370 USD)
2800 RMB if payment made after September 30th 2009 (approx 290 EUR, 255 GBP, 500 USD)
